This week, we officially launched the 2023 Human Trafficking Summit. Our summit brings together survivors, law enforcement, prosecutors, victim advocates, community leaders and concerned citizens who are committed to working together to stop this crime.

John Walsh, television host and co-founder of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, is our keynote speaker for this year’s summit. As a nationally renowned crime fighter, victim advocate and host of the former hit television show America’s Most Wanted, Walsh has spent decades helping law enforcement locate missing children and solve crimes, including the recovery of more than 400,000 children. I am excited for our attendees to hear Walsh’s inspirational message about what we can do to fight back against criminals preying on vulnerable populations. Continue reading →

Dear Neighbor,
It has been a historic week in Washington, D.C. Earlier this week, the House voted to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House in an unprecedented move. The shake-up threw Washington for a loop and the work continues next week to elect a new Speaker so Congress can get back to work on the important business of the American people, including cutting federal spending and securing the border. You can read more about what happened this week below, and we’ll have more to share in next week’s newsletter as the events unfold.
October marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer accounts for 1 in 3 new cancer diagnoses for women each year, so it’s important to get screened, especially if you’re at risk due to family history or other health factors. To our survivors and their families, we stand with you and fight beside you. Continue reading →