Stop Child Trafficking Now

Stop Child Trafficking Now
Type IGO
Purpose To combat the trafficking of children
Official language
English
Key people
Lynette Lewis
Website www.sctnow.org

Stop Child Trafficking Now (also called SCTNow) is an international organization[1] founded by Lynette Lewis, an author and public speaker.[2] This nonprofit organization[3] engages in advocacy work in an attempt to bring an end to the trafficking of children.[4] SCTNow targets the demand for human trafficking, focusing on pedophiles, child abductions and child pornography.[5] The group seeks to have those who sexually abuse children prosecuted and convicted.[6] The organization organizes a walk each year to raise awareness on the issue.[7] The first walk took place in September 2011 in Augusta, Georgia, United States.[8] SCTNow events have been held in more than 35 cities in the United States.[9] The group organized a protest at Phillips Square, Montreal, Quebec, Canada in September 2009.[10] Sherrie Clark volunteers for the organization as an editor and writer.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Sherrie Clark (2012). Small Voices Silenced: The Secret Society of Sacrificed Children. iUniverse. p. 244. ISBN 1475949472.
  2. Stephanie G. Henderson (2012). Unforgettable: God's Relentless Heart for His Daughters. CrossBooks Publishing. p. ix. ISBN 1462721265.
  3. "Facebook Anti-Trafficking Partner to Host 33 Walk/Run to 'Stop Child Trafficking Now'". The Salem News. September 8, 2011. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  4. Michael Futch (May 30, 2013). "Bradley Lockhart, Shaniya Davis' father, reflects on Mario McNeill trial and verdict". The Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  5. Judy Pochel (September 1, 2011). "Montgomery woman sponsors run to fight child trafficking". The Beacon-News. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  6. Natalie Brand (September 16, 2011). "Survivor of sex trafficking covers painful past with tattoo". KPTV. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  7. Tara Herrschaft (September 25, 2009). "Stop Child Trafficking Now Walk". WCTV. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  8. Kelly Jasper (August 26, 2011). "Race supports anti-child trafficking group". The Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  9. Bianca Fortis (September 27, 2009). "Students walk to raise awareness of child trafficking". Central Florida Future. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  10. "Child trafficking a domestic problem: MP". CTV News. September 27, 2009. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
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