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AFNAP Statewide Coordinator Jennifer Swain
JJF’s Jennifer Swain, AFNAP Statewide Coordinator is on the move these days helping to raise social awareness about child sex trafficking, and the prevention of it. She and Kaffie McCullough, AFNAP campaign director, were surprised to hear from a representative of the Canadian Government last week, asking them to serve on an upcoming panel to address child exploitation.
Jennifer told me the call was unexpected:
“Didn’t see that coming at all! Kaffie received the initial phone call, and it makes me realize how we are identified as leaders in this country and also that we have successes that others want! Georgia is leading the nation regarding protecting children and community awareness, but we all here understand the additional work that needs to be done. JJF has been at the forefront due to having the first safe-house, (Angela’s House,) as well as now having the first specific prevention program – The Voices Project.“
Jennifer Swain speaks at the Hungry For Justice Breakfast
No stranger to public speaking, Jennifer is in regular demand.
“On last Thursday, May 19th, I served on a panel for the City of Clarkston law enforcement (Dekalb County, organized by City Councilman Adam White) alongside members of the FBI and ICE (Immigration Customs Enforcement) to discuss human trafficking and services available for their citizens.”
At the April 5K walk sponsored by Not For Sale, Jennifer remembers:
Heroes at the 5K Not For Sale Event
“I ‘walked’ the 5k alongside Stephanie Davis, Ga. Women for a Change ED and sponsoring lead organization of HB200) and Eliza Reock, ED of Harold & Kayrita Anderson Family Foundation.”
When Jen’s name turned up on a ‘heroes’ poster by an enthusiast at the event, she remarked,
“I was completely humbled. To be considered a ‘hero’ by anyone is an achievement and honor but to also be mention alongside those other women – no words. Bottom-line – makes me want to work that much harder!”
Jennifer will fly up in June to join forces with a panel in Toronto, Canada. It is a provincial forum by the Ontario government to end sexual violence against women.
Martha Turner is the Communications Officer
for the Juvenile Justice Fund
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