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As you may know, January is the month where we focus on International Human Trafficking Awareness, and January 11th is selected for International Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Senator Cris Dush works with many international and state renown organizations that have been fighting Human Trafficking for years.  His recently enacted legislation, Pennsylvania Act 39, depicts his desire […]

David Cox serves as the Chief Operating Officer for ZOE International, a multi-national organization that has over 20 years of success in rescuing and restoring children and youth who have been trafficked.

As you may know, January is the month where we focus on International Human Trafficking Awareness, and January 11th is selected for International Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Senator Cris Dush works with many international and state renown organizations that have been fighting Human Trafficking for years.  His recently enacted legislation, Pennsylvania Act 39, depicts his […]

Senate State Government Committee | 301 N. Spring Street, Bellefonte, PA

Jason Burtt is a Senior Major Gifts Officer at Grove City College whose primary role is to cultivate and steward significant philanthropic relationships that result in transformational impact.

Serves as Survivor Mentor and Child Policy Associate for Project PROTECT at Support Center for Child Advocates in Philadelphia, PA.

Jordan Pine is the Founder and CEO of Greenlight Operation.

Anne Basham has worked in both the Legislative and Executive branches of the federal government as well as the private sector.

Brad Ortenzi serves as the Eastern USA Regional Director of ZOE International, a multi-national organization that has 20 years of success in rescuing and restoring children and youth who have been trafficked.

Linda Smith is a leader in the global movement to end sex trafficking.

On Dec. 13, by a vote of 50-0, the Pennsylvania Senate once again unanimously advanced legislation – that I was proud to sponsor alongside Sens. Maria Collett (D-12) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) – to guarantee sexually exploited children who are human trafficking victims always have full access to appropriate services and support (Senate Bills 44 and 45).

Senate State Government Committee | Hearing Room 1, NOB

Senate State Government Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing

Remarks on SB 7

Remarks on SB 353

Remarks on SB 456

Senate State Government Committee | Hearing Room 1, NOB

Today, I joined with an energized group of state policymakers, parents and pastors seeking to protect our school children from sexually explicit material and highlight some of the most obscene books known to be available in school libraries.

Senate State Government Committee | Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | 12 p.m. | Room 8E-A, East Wing