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Ann Dugger: Human Trafficking Awareness . .2 Unsolved Murders . .10 FUGITIVES Protect and Serve . .3 SAVE THE DATE Missing Persons/Unsolved Murders . .11 CAPTURED 2857 Jay Howell: Was it Theft? . .4 Lighter Side . .12 Letters to the Editor . .5 Together We Can JSO Most Wanted . .13 MISSING SA Angela Corey: Fighting for Justice . .6 Busted, Nassau and Baker Most Wanted . .14 PERSONS Seasons to Remember Photos . .8 Bradford, Clay, St. Johns Counties Wanted . .15 FOUND 182 CAMPAIGN BREAKFAST Hats Off: Chrome Divas Motorcycle Ladies . .9 February 18, 2016 Special Thanks . .16 AVAILABLE ONLINE 24/7 J A NU ARY 2 016 WWW.JUSTICECOALITION.ORG Volume 23 • Number 22 • FREE Our Fight For Victims 2016 Continues By Shirley Shaw For most of us the year 2015 was proba - bly just a succession of days too quickly slip - Human Trafficking and ping by, but to families whose loved ones were murdered, those days were anything the Link to Child Abuse but a routine passage of time. According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, there were 99 murders in 2015 – citizens of and it is a frightening thought that no state is exempt all ages cut down by bullets from drive-by from Human Trafficking. As of June 2015, our state of shooters, by gang members seeking revenge or Florida had a reported 191 cases of Human Traffick - or validation, by criminals ruthlessly elimi - a JSO detective ing, and 364 cases reported in Florida in 2014. nating any opposition to their wicked or other law enforcement The Exchange Club Family Center Of Northeast agenda, by acquaintances retaliating in agency suggests they seek our help. If Florida will tackle the topic of Human Trafficking (as anger, even by husbands or wives in the a child is missing, the situation is urgent and we im - it relates to children) in its 23rd Annual Child Abuse middle of domestic violence situations. mediately take action to publicize pictures and details Prevention Luncheon and Conference on Wednesday, Too many of these victims were young people, about the child, create/distribute flyers, perhaps so - April 20, 2016. some perhaps having made unwise decisions about licit funds for reward and hold a press conference, all The theme, Connecting The Dots , will explore the friends or activities, wanting to be accepted by their the while coordinating efforts with detectives working link between Child Abuse and Human Trafficking. peers, or simply were in the wrong place at the wrong on the case. The Keynote Speaker for the daylong conference will time. Some, tragically, were totally innocent little ones The family of one young lady who suddenly left be renowned human rights activist and University of whose parents’ selfish, destructive lifestyles left no her home a few months ago was frantic to find her. Central Florida’s DeVos Sport Business Management room for the children they produced. Appalled by the Among other actions, we posted her picture on Face - Program Chair and Professor, Dr. Richard Lapchick . blatant disregard of those babies’ welfare, we continue book and requested viewers to re-post it. More than “Child Human Trafficking needs to stop, but un - to mourn their loss. 300 did so, and within 24 hours someone who saw her less we acknowledge its presence here in the United A bright spot in the gloom of grief surrounding picture recognized her walking on the street in a States and address it full on, it will continue,” says these murders – and the trauma of other devastating nearby town. Thankfully, this story had a happy end - Prudence Williams, Program Director for The Ex - events such as missing children – was the Justice ing and the young woman returned safely. She later change Club Family Center. “To bring together so Coalition’s continued support of families who came to came in with her mother and sister to visit our office, many experts, including Dr. Lapchick, we will be able us for help. By last year’s end our advocates reported and her mother told us how much she appreciated our to have a meaningful dialog on how to recognize it about 100 new cases, affecting at least 350 family mem - quick response and the love and concern shown for and stop it here in Florida.” bers – this in addition to ongoing cases from previous their missing daughter and the remainder of their fam - The conference will feature panelists and speak - years playing out in the courtroom or in other phases ily. ers who are on the frontline of child abuse prevention of resolution. They logged at least 1,000 hours in the Usually, if a loved one has been murdered the and human trafficking. In addition to Dr. Lapchick, courtroom last year, most days working on multiple family members who come to our office are so trau - Kristin Keen, Founder and President of Rethreaded, cases at the same time. matized they don’t know which way to turn. Some - Families come to the Justice Coalition because Victims Inc., in Jacksonville, is Honorary Chairperson for the (Continued on page 7) conference. The conference will educate, inspire and they’ve heard about us on TV, or a friend refers them, support those who work with children, whether they are teachers, social workers, law enforcement, coaches or others. Attendees will also earn continuing educa - tion credits (CEUs). First Responders Affected by Tragedies Registration for the conference is now open, with early registration prices in effect until April 5. Tickets By Shirley Shaw handle their respective jobs. The first one on the scene for the full-day conference and luncheon are $100 of a homicide or car crash is a patrol officer (or two) ($145 After April 5). You can attend the luncheon only dispatched by the 911 operator answering the distress for $50 ($65 after April 5), or either the morning or af - When a shooting occurs, or a stabbing or some call. Rescue units are also automatically dispatched ternoon session (no luncheon) for $25 each ($40 after other crime – or when horrific car but are staged nearby until officers April 5). crashes injure or take the lives of cit - secure the scene and it is safe for The luncheon and conference will take place from izens – we usually learn about them them to treat victims. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Jacksonville Marriott, 4670 Salis - from television reporters at the JSO Assistant Chief Scott bury Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256. scene. In the background we see po - Dingee says depending on the sit - To register for the conference, sponsor the event, licemen, detectives, crime scene uation, a supervisor (sergeant) or for more information, visit www.exchangeclub - technicians, rescue personnel all fill - may be dispatched along with the familycenter.com. The Exchange Club Family Center ing their various roles as they deal patrol officers; otherwise, when the of Northeast Florida offers free, in-home Parent Aide with the victims, process the scene, officers arrive, they will notify services to at-risk families across Jacksonville’s First gather evidence and maybe restore their supervisor, who at this point Coast to deter child abuse and strengthen families. calm to a chaotic situation. And the would request the presence of his Each year, The Exchange Club Family Center hosts reporter relays in as much detail as possible the events lieutenant. After the sergeant assesses the scene, the Child Abuse Prevention Conference in April, to that just occurred. he/she is responsible to request detectives, evidence coincide with Child Abuse Prevention Month. Most of us probably take these daily scenarios for technicians and (for a h omicide) the on-call Assist ant granted, but we decided to find out what first respon - Responders Submitted by Laura Morey, APR ders are thinking and feeling as they professionally PR Manager, Azmark, Inc. (Continued on page 5) The views, opinions and positions The Justice Coalition is a grass roots, non-profit (501(c)3), non-partisan organization that operates on contributions, expressed in articles submitted by monthly and/or periodic proceeds from fundraisers and citizen involvement. Please help us continue our advocacy for innocent victims of violent crime in NE Florida. Visit our website at www.justicecoalition.org or call (904)783-6312 to see how you can be contributors to the Victims' Advocate newspaper do not a part of this vital service. Text 84464 to donate. necessarily reflect the views of the Justice Coalition January: HumanTrafficking Awareness Month cial sex trafficking of children is a devastating crime Human Trafficking Awareness History By Ann Dugger, Executive Director that impacts communities across the country. In Justice Coalition Human Trafficking Awareness Day is dedicated to raising 2003, the FBI launched the Innocence Lost National awareness of sexual slavery and human trafficking Initiative to enhance communication between law worldwide. It started in 2007, when the U.S. Senate des - Happy New Year! I hope enforcement agencies and educate the public on the ignated January 11 as National Human Trafficking you all had a blessed Christmas problem of child sexual exploitation. Today, task Awareness Day. Although it is a U.S. initiative, the and are looking ahead with an - forces across the country more readily share intelli - United Nations has begun to highlight this topic and is ticipation to 2016. You always gence to help identify, disrupt and/or dismantle or - working toward global awareness. wonder what the new year will ganized criminal enterprises. Our goal is to recover bring. Sometimes it may be bet - their innocent victims and end this heinous crime.” Facts about Human Trafficking Awareness ter that we don’t know in ad - JSO Lt.

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