Grand Island Area Coalition on Trafficking

GI-ACT was formed in 2018, comprised of law enforcement, non-profit organizations, educators, community volunteers, and churches. We meet bi-monthly to discuss and plan education and events to raise awareness about Human Trafficking in the Heartland.

 

Sub-Committees:

  • Data & Advocacy
  • Education & Awareness

Committee Roles

  • Chair: Teshawna Sawyer
  • Co-Chair: Sarah Griess
  • Treasurer: Eric Garcia
  • Data & Advocacy Chair: Amy Bennett
  • Education & Awareness Chair: Allie Trautman
  • Labor Trafficking Chair: Kimberly Fonseca
  • Leadership Team: All those listed above, plus: Jessica Hoback, Randy See, Becky Jasa, Diana Kellogg, Becky Fausett, and Marissa Hernandez

To contact the committee, please email grandislandact@gmail.com.

Next General Meetings:

Current goals:  

  • Connect schools to education from Set Me Free Project
  • Provide training to all area hotels & motels
  • Create awareness of the current issues surrounding Human Trafficking

NEED ASSISTANCE?

  • National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888

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