Crime Stoppers of Houston in partnership with the Children's Assessment Center of Houston invites you to a seminar called Darkness to Light: Commercial Sexual Exploitation on April 28, 2022. Child sex trafficking, also known as the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), is any sexual activity involving a child for which something of value is given or promised. Building on the education provided in Stewards of Children®, Darkness to Light’s evidence-based training on preventing, recognizing, and reacting responsibly to child sexual abuse, this training teaches you about the root cause of commercial sexual exploitation and why preventing sexual abuse is important to reducing the risk of children being sexually trafficked. REGISTER HERE

DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE! January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Join Safe Community Director Sydney Zuiker and Programs Manager Kaitlynn Frey in-person for an inside look into Internet Crimes Against Children, what they do and how the internet is connected to grooming and trafficking. We are excited to welcome Lt. John Colburn from Houston Police Department Internet Crimes division for this imperative conversation. This presentation is made possible by Spindletop Charities, Inc. and our Safe Community Program sponsors: Phillips 66 The Hamill Foundation Harris County Commissioners Court – Commissioner R. Jack Cagle Lawrence and Linda Levy Cheniere Energy Houston PetSet Harris County Sheriff’s Office Foundation Register here - https://crime-stoppers.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErfu2rqz0tGdNALWgljvTDrVIQAlf2g2lg

Due to COVID-19 and the current social distancing recommendations, we are cancelling this year’s annual tree ceremony event. This is a very important and meaningful event for all victim families in our area. Our team is looking at alternate options, but wanted to inform you that there will be no physical event at the Crime Stoppers building on December 12th. We will provide an update as soon as we are able to. Thank you for your understanding.

At this time, all March events have been postponed until further notice, but we want you to know that the Crime Stoppers team is committed to ensuring that community education continues through as many online platforms as possible.   We will continue to share safety messaging through video conferencing, media interviews, emails, social media, blogs and more. Check our social media and website for information daily. ------ CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD EVENT FLYER! Crime Stoppers of Houston in partnership with Sprint and Love People Not Pixels will discuss online dangers and how pornography effects the sex trafficking industry. Please join us for an impactful conversation about how to protect students from online victimization. RSVP: phollek@crime-stoppers.org

Crime Stoppers of Houston and Elijah Rising are partnering to offer quarterly human trafficking bus tours of high-probability trafficking areas in our city. Bus tour will start and finish at the Crime Stoppers Building in Midtown Limited space available Open to the public Must be 18 to register Sign up for the first bus tour of 2020! RSVP to phollek@crime-stoppers.org.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD EVENT FLYER! As part of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Crime Stoppers is hosting an important panel discussion with local experts. Experts include: • Commander James Dale - Houston Police Department Vice Unit • Samantha Hernandez, Director of Outreach - Elijah Rising • Jamey Caruthers, Senior Staff Attorney - Children at Risk • Jennifer Hohman, Community Advocate - The Houston 20 Join us to learn more about human trafficking, ways to protect your family, legislative efforts and the overall importance of community  collaboration in the fight against this urgent issue. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP to phollek@crime-stoppers.org.

DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE! Beginning #GivingTuesday, December 3rd, you will have the opportunity to make a donation ‘in memory’ or ‘in honor’ of a crime victim to have a personalized ornament be placed on the tree at the event. If you are interested in reserving an ornament now, email tcruz@crime-stoppers.org. For questions regarding this event, contact Andy Kahan at akahan@crime-stoppers.org or 713-923-5601.

We invite you for another Stop the Madness Self-Defense Class in partnership with Krav Haganah! RSVP to phollek@crime-stoppers.org to reserve your spot!