This week, over 550 professionals and advocates from over 30 states joined us in Washington, D.C. for Sharing the Hope 2013. We hope you left feeling inspired, equipped and better connected as the united army of protection for our children. I’m excited to share some highlights from Sharing the Hope 2013.
Shared Hope announced the first three states to earn an “A” on the Protected Innocence Challenge. Congratulations to Washington, Tennessee and Louisiana for leading our nation with strong laws. Check out your states laws and watch the official release of the 2013 Report Cards.
Shared Hope teamed up with Brunner to host a live doll box installation exhibit to alarm the community to this issue in a real and tangible way.
We hosted the 2nd Annual National Colloquium. Over 700 people joined us at the National Colloquium in D.C. or online. The discussion accelerated the implementation of promising practices in shelter and service care around the nation. Watch it!
During the JuST Conference over 35 national experts led 38 unique sessions and workshops on topics including shelter and service provision,the American pimp, gang trafficking, demand, investigation techniques, advocacy and much, much more!
We honored Congressman Ted Poe, Cynthia Cordes and Vednita Carter as the 2013 Pathbreaker Award recipients. In a powerful display of support, over 40 survivors joined Vednita on stage as she received her award. We heard from two of Shared Hope’s restoration partners, K.K. Devaraj and Joyce Hirwale from India and Shared Hope program assistant Shamere McKenzie took the stage to express the heart of Shared Hope.
Thank you to those who attended and supported this event. We look forward to seeing you again!
