Stop Child Trafficking Now (also called SCTNow) was a not-for-profit[clarification needed] organization founded[when?] by Lynette Lewis, an author and public speaker.[1] This nonprofit organization[2] engaged in advocacy work in an attempt to bring an end to the trafficking of children.[3] SCTNow targeted the demand for human trafficking, focusing on pedophiles, child abductions and child pornography.[4] The group sought to have those who sexually abuse children prosecuted and convicted.[5]
| Type | IGO[inconsistent] |
|---|---|
| Purpose | To combat the trafficking of children |
Official language | English |
Key people | Lynette Lewis |
| Website | www |
Activities
editThe organization organized annual walks to raise funds and awareness about the issue. In 2009, organizers claimed to have organized walks in 41 cities nationwide and hoped to raise over a million dollars.[6][7] The group organized a protest at Phillips Square, Montreal, Quebec, Canada in September 2009.[8] The first walk took place in September 2011 in Augusta, Georgia, United States.[9][failed verification][inconsistent] SCTNow events have been held in more than 35 cities in the United States.[10][failed verification]
A focus of Stop Child Trafficking Now's fundraising campaigns was tapping donors to support an effort led by Clark Stuart, a former U.S. Navy SEAL described as the group's "operations president," for what Stuart described as an elite team made up of former American law enforcement officers and former U.S. military who would hunt down Americans who trafficked children for sex in foreign countries. According to individuals approached by Stuart to make donations, the culprits would be handed over to government authorities for prosecution abroad or in the U.S.[11][failed verification] Tulsa, Oklahoma, Police Chief Chuck Jordan agreed to accept the group's national database of information about child traffickers and child predators for its possible value in assessing child sex trafficking.[12][failed verification]
Closure
editThe organization ceased to exist[when?] after questions were raised about fundraising improprieties.[13][failed verification]
References
edit- ^ Stephanie G. Henderson (2012). Unforgettable: God's Relentless Heart for His Daughters. CrossBooks Publishing. p. ix. ISBN 978-1462721269.
- ^ "Facebook Anti-Trafficking Partner to Host 33 Walk/Run to 'Stop Child Trafficking Now'". The Salem News. September 8, 2011. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
- ^ Michael Futch (May 30, 2013). "Bradley Lockhart, Shaniya Davis' father, reflects on Mario McNeill trial and verdict". The Fayetteville Observer. Archived from the original on June 29, 2013. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
- ^ Judy Pochel (September 1, 2011). "Montgomery woman sponsors run to fight child trafficking". The Beacon-News. Archived from the original on October 8, 2011. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
- ^ Natalie Brand (September 16, 2011). "Survivor of sex trafficking covers painful past with tattoo". KPTV. Archived from the original on June 6, 2013. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
- ^ Salonga, Robert. "Bay Area march against child trafficking set for Saturday". Oakland Tribune. ProQuest 352415130. [dead link]
- ^ Tara Herrschaft (September 25, 2009). "Stop Child Trafficking Now Walk". WCTV. Archived from the original on June 10, 2015. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
- ^ "Child trafficking a domestic problem: MP". CTV News. September 27, 2009. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
- ^ Kelly Jasper (August 26, 2011). "Race supports anti-child trafficking group". The Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
- ^ Bianca Fortis (September 27, 2009). "Students walk to raise awareness of child trafficking". Central Florida Future. Archived from the original on September 21, 2013. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
- ^ Cabrera, Yvette (27 September 2009). "Retired terror hunters turn sights to child sex slavery". Orange Country Register. ProQuest 274165278.
- ^ Marshall, Nicole (2 December 2010). "Human trafficking in area to be assessed". McClatchy. ProQuest 815308048.
- ^ Moriki, Darin (16 December 2016). "EX-CHIEF'S HUSBAND BASHES INVESTIGATION: SAYS HE AND HIS WIFE HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING WRONG". East Bay Times. ProQuest 1864938259.