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CTWH Is Educating The

Treasure Coast About
Human Trafficking

By Jackie Holfelder
The whirlwind schedule of Sarah Marie Henry,
executive director of Catch the Wave of Hope (CTWH),
continues to be filled with speaking engagements as
residents of the Treasure Coast endeavor to learn all they
can about this heinous crime happening right in local
neighborhoods.
Often accompanied by Detective Brian Broughton,
SVU Detective from the Martin County Sheriff Office,
Henry gives sobering statistics about how much
trafficking is taking place right in our backyards, often by
people that your children know and trust. She shares what At Treasure Coast Classical Academy: Sarah At St. Joseph’s: Karissa Bolden, PACE Center for Girls; Anthuannette
parents can do to help keep their children safe and what Marie Henry, CTWH executive director; Hidalgo, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church; Kelly Laurine, CTWH board
should be done if contact has already been established. Kiley Baggett, TCCA; MCSO Detective Brian chair; Sarah Marie Henry, CTWH executive director; MCSO Detective
Among the recent groups she’s addressed are Broughton Brian Broughton
kindergarten to fifth grade students at St. Joseph’s
Catholic School and Church; members and guests of
Treasure Coast (FL) Chapter of the Links at its Princess
Tiana in Sneakers Running to Stop Human Trafficking
Tea; Christ the King Lutheran Church and Community;
Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition; Treasure
Coast Women’s Republican Club; and Treasure Coast
Classical Academy.
Catch the Wave of Hope can tailor its presentation
to the youngest attendees. Since recent statistics have
confirmed that the United States is the No. 1 country
in the world for human trafficking, Florida is the No. 3
state for human trafficking and Southeast Florida is the
No. 1 region in the state for human trafficking, it’s never
too early to raise awareness of how to protect yourself
or your children. To plan a date for Henry and CTWH
to speak with your organization, nonprofit or business
about human trafficking, its myths and how to raise your
awareness, visit www.catchthewaveofhope.org or email At Indian River Healthy Start Coalition: At Princess Tiana Tea: Galean Stewart, WPTV News; Princess Tiana
sarahmarie.henry@catchthewaveofhope.org. Sarah Marie Henry, CTWH executive director (aka Jean Laws-Scott); MCSO Detective Brian Broughton; Sarah Marie
Photos provided by CTWH and Jessica Staudt, Indian River County Henry, CTWH executive director; Nirlaine Smartt, Treasure Coast (FL)
Healthy Start Chapter of the Links

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