VOTER The League of Women Voters of New Castle County, Delaware September 2016 www.lwvdelaware-newcastlecounty.org Vol . 21 , No . 2
The Mission of the League of Women Voters is to empower citizens to shape better communities.
You are invited to A Hot Topic Event Thursday, September 22 6:00 p.m. Refreshments 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Program Human Trafficking (Exploitation) MOT SENIOR CENTER, 300 So. Scott Street, Middletown
Featuring Commissioner Mary McDonough of the Delaware Court of Common Pleas’ Human Trafficking Court - You’ll learn about this real Delaware social justice problem, which involves young girls and boys, migrant workers, and seasonal international laborers. The event will conclude with a panel discussion.
Panelists: include: Commissioner McDonough from the Human Trafficking Court in the Court of Common Pleas, Commissioner Loretta Young from Family Court, Yolanda Schlabach of ZOE Ministries, Deputy Attorney General Periann Doko, Child Predator Task Force from the Attorney General's office, Valerie Marek from SOAR and possibly someone from the Public Defender's office and the Health and Social Services department.
We will have the panelists talk about their involvement with Human Trafficking, we will have a short film presentation and questions from the guests.
This event is free and open to the public; however, pre-registration is requested.
Email [email protected] by September 20, using the subject line “Attending Sept. 22 Event” and providing your name. Partner organizations supporting this event:
League of Women Voters New Castle County • 2400 W. 17th Street, Clash Wing, Rm. 1, Lower Level • Wilmington, DE 19806
(McDonough biography on page 4-5)
1 The League of Women Voters of Delaware will sponsor a program to commemorate Constitution Day Saturday, September 17, 2016 at the Dover Public Library, Multipurpose Room B 35 E. Lookerman Street, Dover, DE 19901. The program will begin at 10:30 A.M. Light refreshments will be served.
Keynote speaker: Dean Rod Smolla Professor of Law at Delaware Law School Topic: Delaware's Constitution: Equal Protection / Equal Rights.
LWVDE members Beverly Jackson and Ellen Wasfi will summarize the process and the conclusions of the 2015 LWVUS consensuses on Constitutional Amendment and Money in Politics.
VOTER OUTREACH
CANDIDATE DEBATES - See The News Journal Article on page 4. The League of Women Voters of New Castle County and the Triangle Neighborhood Association will sponsor Wilmington Mayoral Pre-primary Debate, Thursday, September 8, 6:30 pm, at Salesianum High School Auditorium, 1801 N Broom Street, Wilmington, DE 19802. The City of Wilmington directly or indirectly impacts every citizen in Delaware! Delaware is a small state and the climate of the City impacts all of us. Plan to attend the Mayoral Candidate Night whether or not you are a city resident. The League is partnering with Triangle Neighborhood Association to provide this important service to Delaware. All candidates are expected to attend. Carole Walsh, NCC League member, will serve as moderator. We thank the staff at Sallies for providing this terrific venue. Suggestions for questions may be emailed to Loren [email protected] or attend the Debate and bring your questions. Questions from emails and the audience will be asked. Carole Walsh and Judy Taggart