July 19 2023 Meeting - Horizon West Rotary - Preventing Human Trafficking

HAPPY DOLLARS
Happy dollars always kick us off on a positive note as members and guests share something they are currently happy about! Today $123 was collected to go towards Victim Service Center of Central Florida.

JUNE 21ST GUEST SPEAKER - Hannah Jenarine
Violence Prevention Educator - Victim Service Center of Central Florida

Preventing Human Trafficking

Hannah joined us today so we could learn more about what we can do to help combat human trafficking.

She shared the stories of several real people who were manipulated and groomed into being in the sex worker industry. We learned that 15-50k women and children are forced into sexual slavery in the United States every year. These victims all have in common, that they are in a vulnerable place in their lives and use trauma bonding to lure them in. Men actually account for 25 percent.

Lies, threats and manipulation are used to recruit people into both sex and labor trafficking. 

As shown in the included slides, there are behavioral and physical signs you can be aware of when out and about, especially at hotels. If you see something say something - numbers on the slide "What to do if you suspect human trafficking". Locally in Central Florida, they can be reached at their 24/7 Crisis Helpline at 407-500-HEAL

Hannah is with the Victim Service Center of Central Florida. They serve all victims of sexual assault, violent crime and traumatic circumstance through free and confidential crisis intervention, therapy, advocacy and outreach.

Please connect with them online on Facebook and their website.

https://www.facebook.com/vscflorida

https://victimservicecenter.org/

ROTARY HAPPY HOUR • LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH

To further our club's focus on community service, networking & fellowship, save the last Wednesday of every month from 5:30 - 7:30pm on your calendar now!

Next Event: Wed July 26th - Location: Hagan O'Reilly's -  Stoneybrook - Details on Facebook >>

MAXEY ELEMENTARY SHOWS THEIR APPRECIATION

Maxey Elementary recognizes two of our own for their mentoring services. The experience is one of a kind. Being able to help students become and belong is rewarding to all involved in the process. Service above self!

MAXEY ELEMENTARY SHOWS THEIR APPRECIATION

Maxey Elementary recognizes two of our own for their mentoring services. The experience is one of a kind. Being able to help students become and belong is rewarding to all involved in the process. Service above self!

REMINDER OF THE ONGOING CHALLENGE TO OUR CURRENT MEMBERS

Our District Governor Andres Goyanes' challenged us to the 4 Way Challenge so we are ramping up our efforts to invite others to come check out our club:

1) a Family Member

2) a Friend

3) a Co-worker

4) a Customer 

And if you can't find one of them to come, ask a Veteran or a First Responder.