PCAVT's Marcie Hambrick Featured in Article Exposing Child Trafficking on Islander News
In a recent article published on Islander News, the shocking reality of child trafficking is brought to light. The article highlights findings from a community meeting on child safety, where it was revealed that the average age of individuals being trafficked is just twelve years old. This sobering statistic serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for increased diligence in protecting our children from exploitation and abuse.
Professionals from the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office shared insights during the meeting, shedding light on the complexities of trafficking and debunking misconceptions about traffickers. Notably, the article features insights from our very own, Marcie Hambrick, who led a sex abuse prevention train-the-trainer program.
They emphasized the importance of community engagement and parental involvement in safeguarding children against exploitation.
The article applauds recent initiatives aimed at educating the community about child safety, such as sex abuse prevention programs and training sessions. It underscores the collective responsibility we all share in protecting the most vulnerable members of our society – our children.
PCAVT echos the call for heightened vigilance and proactive measures to combat trafficking. Together, with our community partners and supporters, we can create a safer environment where every child can thrive.
The full article can be found here.
The mission of PCAVT is to promote and support healthy relationships within families, schools, and communities to eliminate child abuse. Serving Vermont began as Parents Anonymous of VT in 1976 and has grown to have a helpline and 3 main programmatic areas: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention, Family Support Programs, and the Safe Environments for Infants and Toddlers Program. PCAVT partners with over 250 organizations across Vermont, and many more both nationally and internationally. PCAVT’s programs are skills based, teaching adults how to nurture healthy development in children, and emphasize adult responsibility in keeping children safe.