Palm Beach Section is noted for its very active advocacy program that reflects our national policy priorities and programs. We:
- advocate with our state and national representatives, including trips to Tallahassee and Washington
- hold education events on important policy issues for our members and the public
- write op-eds, letters to the editor, blogs
- participate actively in coalitions with community partners, including members of the faith community, the League of Women Voters, the ACLU, the ADL, Planned Parenthood and many others.
Combat Sexual Assault and Harassment
Our goal is to raise awareness and provide education about human trafficking, with special focus on sex trafficking of teens, pre-teens and vulnerable young adults.
The Disrupt Sex Trafficking poster campaign depicts 6 very real situations in which teens and pre-teens can become victims of trafficking for sex. It is created by the anti-trafficking organization Abolitionist Mom to educate and raise awareness in the community of the risks that technology, scams and “friends” can present to both boys and girls. We want this to be a wake-up call to parents, educators, coaches, medical professionals—anyone who has responsibility or cares for a teen or pre-teen. Be aware. Know the warning signs. When in doubt, call that National Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or text “help” to 233-733 (BeFree)
Posters are available for purchase. Organizations can add their own logo or contact information to the posters. Each set of 6 posters is $30 plus postage. To place an order, contact Judy Traub, jftraub@aol.com.
For more information about the campaign and to learn more about human trafficking, please visit DisruptSexTrafficking.org.
What is human trafficking? Human trafficking is a modern form of slavery. Victims are those forced, coerced or tricked into providing labor or sexual services
Palm Beach County Commission members recognize the efforts of NCJW Palm Beach for their many initiatives to combat Sex Trafficking.
Human Trafficking Warning Signs
- Unexplained gifts, jewelry or cell phones
- A controlling boyfriend or relationship
- Vague and inconsistent stories about activities and whereabouts
- Marked changes in behavior and speech
- Hidden phone/computer communications
- Online presence indicates sexual activity
- Chronically runs away from home
- Unexplained absences from school/work
- “Branded” with an unexplained tattoo
- Shows signs of abuse or neglect
- Appears afraid, anxious, depressed, nervous, defensive
Our Trafficked Teens
We have free-standing silhouettes of 4 teens---3 girls, 1 boy---each with a story of how she/he became a victim of human trafficking. The Trafficked Teens are a powerful tool for raising awareness of trafficking of teens and pre-teens.
Mini-teen silhouettes, made of bright green foam core and standing 20” to 24” high are available for purchase. One set of teens is $25. For more information, contact Judy Traub, jftraub@aol.com.
Come join us as we “fight the good fight” for a more just, equal and fair Florida and nation!
To join the Advocacy Committee or for any questions on any of these issues, please contact Advocacy Co-VP's: Robin Sambur, rasambur@gmail.com, and Caren Freigenberg, cafccr@aol.com, 561-460-9833.
To Take Action on national issues, sign-up for NCJW Action Alerts at: https://www.ncjw.org/sign-up/
To Receive the Florida NCJW Advocacy Newsletter, please contact Advocacy Co-VP's: Robin Sambur, rasambur@gmail.com, 631-546-8198 and Caren Freigenberg, cafccr@aol.com, 561-460-9833