In This Issue
Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Gala Raises Over $230,000
Season of Giving is a Wrap!
Enough Abuse Campaign: Train the Trainers
WE CARE Fund Grant Supports Language Line
Trafficking Training
2017 Events
Human Trafficking Awareness Month
In Her Shoes
“I was sold and raped for a $6 movie ticket…”
In honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, The Safe Center will unveil “Step Into My Shoes,” an art exhibit that features a collection of shoes, representing people who have been victimized by sex and labor trafficking. Each shoe tells the story of an individual survivor.
Human Trafficking Awareness Day
“Step Into My Shoes”
The Safe Center
Wednesday, January 11
12-3pm.
RSVP Scurry@tscli.org
A Safe Haven for Survivors of Human Trafficking
Anti-Human Trafficking Department Assists with LI Sex Trafficking Raid
On December 13 the Massachusetts Attorney General and Nassau County District Attorney’s Office joined forces to bust a sex trafficking ring. The traffickers owned multiple massage parlors throughout Massachusetts and Long Island. The Anti-Human Trafficking Department assisted with crisis intervention and service coordination for the victims.
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Vital Training on Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Tina, a survivor of domestic sex trafficking, is a leading figure in the crusade to help stop the commercial sexual exploitation of children. Nearly 100 advocates, service providers, law enforcement and counseling professionals attended the training.
2016 ‘Every Home A Safe Home’ Gala Raises Over $230,000
Guests gathered at The Garden City Hotel to celebrate the accomplishments and bright future of The Safe Center. This year’s Every Home A Safe Home Gala honored Christopher Tsarsi & Matthew Sorrentino from 388 Restaurant Group, Chris & Tiony’s Restaurant, MS&AS Consulting and the Match Restaurant Group. The David S. Taub Award was presented to the United Way of Long Island and accepted by President and CEO of the agency, Theresa A. Regnante.
Season of Giving Is A Wrap!
- new clothing
- crocheted blankets
- scarves
- hats
- toiletries
- cleaning products
- paper goods
Enough Abuse Campaign: Train the Trainers
“Change lives, save lives one presentation at a time
Grant Awarded from WE CARE Fund Supports Language Line
Our heartfelt appreciation is extended to Co-Chairs Marc C.Gann (left) and Sarika Kapoor (right) as well as members of the WE CARE Fund for a generous grant in the amount of $15,000 to support the agency’s Language Line.
Language Line provides a timely language translation service to domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, and trafficking survivors who do not speak English and are seeking assistance from the Safe Center.
The WE CARE Fund has been supporting Language Line since its inception in 2006.
2017 Events & Trainings
“VERY YOUNG GIRLS” SCREENING & “STEP INTO HER SHOES” EXHIBIT
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
The Safe Center
12-3 pm
The display will also be at LIU Post on the evening of January 31,
and after that will travel to different locations around Nassau County.
RSVP to Serena Curry by January 6th
ENOUGH ABUSE TRAININGS
Learn how to prevent child sexual abuse at home, at school and in the community.
This 90 minute training will give you the tools you need to help create safer spaces for children to learn, play and grow.
To register for a training, email: enoughabuse@tscli.org
Wednesday, January 25th
6:30PM – 8:00PM
Thursday, February 16th
6:30PM – 8:00PM
Tuesday, March 14th
6:30PM – 8:00PM
About Enough Abuse
LOVE SHOULDN’THURT CAMPAIGN
Make a donation in honor of someone you love or admire this Valentines Day. A special card acknowledging your gift in their honor will be mailed by February 14th.
Campaign begins January 16th,
and will run through to February, 14th, Valentine’s Day.
Make A Donation
TASTE THAT JAZZ
Food and Beverage Tasting
Monday, April 3, 2017
The Carltun in Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Learn More
THE MANY FACES OF FAMILY VIOLENCE CONFERENCE
Thursday, April 7, 2017
Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
(5 Social Work CEU’s available)
Register
GOLF OUTING
Monday, June 12, 2017
Wheatley Hills Golf Club, East Williston, NY
All-Day Event.
Dinner tickets can be purchased separately.
Sign Up
EVERY HOME A SAFE HOME GALA
Thursday, October 19, 2017
The Garden City Hotel, Garden City, NY
6-10pm
Learn More
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