Neumann Center for Leadership to host anti-human trafficking panel discussion
ASTON » Neumann University’s Center for Leadership will host an informative panel discussion on human trafficking 12:30-4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20. “Recognizing and Preventing Human Trafficking in Our Communities” will cover a wide range of the aspects of human trafficking in this discussion, giving audience members perspective from legal professionals, law enforcement, medical professionals and victims’ advocates. Selected experts, introduced by Danielle McNichol, Director of the Center for Leadership, will take the stage of Neumann’s Meagher Theatre to discuss the issue of human trafficking at length. The specialists will focus on practical awareness and prevention tips for both individuals and larger groups or organizations. The opening topic will be human trafficking in our communities, beginning with a presentation from the District Attorney of Delaware County, Kat Copeland, followed by Pearl Kim, former Deputy Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, who will share her perspective from the top state enforcement agency. Mick McKeown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, along with Rich Cordivari and Charles Bohnenberger of Allied Universal will then speak on awareness, recognition and reporting essentials.
Following this segment, the discussion will move to a general overview of human trafficking, from representatives affiliated with the Delaware County Coalition Against Trafficking (DCCAT). Following DCCAT’s presentation, two FBI operatives, Alexis Kreiger and CJ Jackson, will talk specifically about FBI detection tactics and how an everyday person could potentially assist them.
The program will continue with a presentation by Assistant Director of the Delaware County Women against Rape Service Provision, Candice Linehan, who will discuss what social work, advocacy, and policy measures can do for the human trafficking issue. The final topic will be the domestic violence aspects of human trafficking, and that piece of the discussion will be led by Blake Cohen, a medical advocate from Delaware County’s Domestic Abuse Project.
The entire panel-led discussion is slated to last just over an hour, and it will be followed by a short Anti-Human Trafficking Training session. Michael Schwien, a registered nurse in the emergency department of Lankenau Medical Center, will lead the training. Schwien will be focusing on protocols that health care professionals and hospital employees should follow when caring for a patient that is possibly a victim of human trafficking.
The afternoon will conclude with a Q&A session, moderated by Danielle McNichol. The event is free and open to the public and will provide attendees with complimentary light lunch. Individuals and organizations can register online at https:// cclde.wufoo.com/forms/q11zm4o9182jx9r/.
Barrar to host paper shredding and drug take-back event
Rep. Steve Barrar (RChester/Delaware) is hosting a free paper shredding and drug take-back event on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to noon at his district office, One Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford. The office is located at the intersection of Route 202 and Naamans Creek Road.
Residents of the 160th District will be able to shred up to three packing boxes of materials using the on-site industrial paper shredder. The boxes will be returned to residents. Only paper, not cardboard, will be accepted. Staples and paper clips need not be removed.
Also, prescriptions, overthe-counter drugs and medicines can be dropped off for safe disposal by the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office. By law, needles and epi-pens will not be accepted.
The event is free and will be held rain or shine. For more information, call Barrar’s district office at 610358-5925.
Life Chain to form on Respect Life Sunday
People are invited to join in forming a human Life Chain 1 to 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 7, along the sidewalks on Baltimore Pike at Saxer Avenue, Springfield. Participants are welcome to bring signs or chairs. Everyone is welcome to witness for life. For more information, call Regina Scheerer at 610-3282463.
Public invited to meet K-9 Officer Charlie and his partner Det. Nat Evans
The Delaware County Kennel Club will present K-9 Officer Charlie and his partner Det. Nat Evans at its next meeting 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 at Aston Township Meeting Room in the rear at 5021 Pennell Rd., Aston.
K-9 Officer Charlie, a yellow Labrador Retriever, is the partner of the district attorney’s detective and forensic scientist, Nat Evans. The pair works together to eliminate child pornography in Delaware County. K-9 Charlie is one of only 24 K-9 Officers with the title “Forensic Scientist” in the USA and the only one in Pennsylvania.
The public is invited to attend and take advantage of the opportunity to meet K-9 Charlie and learn what Charlie and partner Nat Evans experience day in and day out while performing their duties, working to eliminate child pornography. For more information, call 610383-4844.
Teams forming for Quizzo night at St. Madeline
Saint Madeline Parish will hold a Quizzo Night 7-10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 13 at the School Gym/Parish Center, 500 Tome St., Ridley Park. Cost is $20 or $160 for a table of eight. Reservations will be held at the door. Price includes entrance, beer, soda and water. Players can bring their own food for the table. Everyone must be over 21 to attend. Prizes will be awarded to the winning table. In addition, there will be 50/50 and raffle tickets sold. For more information, visit www.stmadelineparish.org/.
5k ‘Run for Business’ to benefit Sun Valley scholarships
The Brookhaven Business and Community Association (BBCA) will hold their first annual 5K “Run for Education” through the community of Brookhaven to raise funds to support scholarships to deserving graduates of the 2019 Sun Valley Senior Class, Sunday, September 23. The race will kick off from Coeburn Elementary School at 9 a.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m. The event will be timed and managed by Bryn Mawr Running Company. Cost is $20 per runner through September 22. All ages are welcome to participate; runners under the age of 18 will need a parent or guardian to sign for them. There will be prizes awarded to the top finishers. Online registration is through Bryn Mawr Running Company at: https://runsignup.com/ brook haven b us iness5k
Anyone interested in volunteering at the water stations, registration or food tables may contact: Linda Cassey at Lcassey@comcast.net or Jim Sredenschek at 610-876-6293.
BBCA is a local association of businesses and community leaders in the borough of Brookhaven. Their mission is to bring businesses, community groups, local government and citizens together to advance the economic and civic welfare of the community.
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