~Please attend a play (Only One) and community discussion about sex trafficking locally and globally. If your idea of sex trafficking comes from the movie "Taken" or "Law &\; Order:SVU" - you need to attend this event and learn the realities of what this crime looks like! This event will help you understand why human trafficking is the second largest illicit business in the world\, how it occurs\, the impact this crime has on victims\, and what you can do to help.
\nThis event is sponsored by the FAU School of Criminology &\; Criminal Justice and the FAU Peace\, Justice &\; Human Rights Initiative.
\n"Only One" is an independent production written and produced by FAU Senior Abigail Howard and her non-profit organization Project Micah 6:8. “Only One†is a story about three youth that are forced and frauded into sex trafficking\, and their struggle to break free. The event will feature the 45 minute “Only One†play\, followed by a 10-minute intermission and for those who want to learn more\, a 55-minute expert panel discussion &\; Q&\;A.
\n2p.m. showing - expert panelists &\; guests
\nAlma Tucker – International Network of Hearts – Founder &\; Director of Courage Home\, Mexico
\nDr. Heidi Schaeffer\, MD – President of Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches
\nLt. Sean Bozdech - Palm Beach County Sherrif's Office\, Coordinator Palm Beach County Human Trafficking Task Force
\nAlex Ortiz - Child Rescue Coalition - Director of Business Development
\nPastor Alfredo Castro – Ministry Relations Director– Glory House of Miami – all donations for this event will go directly to Glory House of Miami\, a safe house for survivors of sex trafficking (per Abigail’s wishes).
\n6 p.m. showing – expert panelists
\nAlma Tucker – International Network of Hearts – Founder &\; Director of Courage Home\, Mexico
\nDr. Heidi Schaeffer\, MD – President of Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches
\nLt. Sean Bozdech – Palm Beach County Sherrif's Office\, Coordinator Palm Beach County Human Trafficking Task Force
\nDr. Joan Reid\, Ph.D.\, LMHP – Associate Professor of Criminology at the University of South Florida – St. Petersburg
\nAlex Ortiz - Child Rescue Coalition - Director of Business Development