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NFFV Update

NFFV's Constitution Day Celebration is almost here!

As Labor Day weekend approaches, the unofficial end of summer, don't forget about NFFV's Constitution Day celebration taking place the following weekend on September 9th, 12:30pm to 4:30pm. If you haven't registered yet, don't worry, there is still time. You can use the link here or click on the "Register Here" button below. You definitely won't want to miss the opportunity to hear are special guests; Jaco Booyens and State Senator Loren Lippincott. Mr. Booyens will discuss human trafficking and the devastating impact on lives. See our flier.

This is also a time you can show your support for NFFV and all the hard work our volunteers do to educate Nebraskans on the legislative process while keeping them informed on key pieces of legislation. You don't have to be present to donate. Click on the register here button and scroll towards the bottom of the webpage. You'll find a donate option there.

Yes, there is some homework but it's easy and you wont be graded

To get the most out of this years Constitution Day celebration, NFFV recommends doing a little homework. It isn't hard and you wont be graded. All that is required is a little time and a small fee. If you read our Minuteman Alert titled "Who's working for you - their summer celebrations are upcoming" then you're well on your way. The homework involves educating yourself on human trafficking. In that minuteman you learned Nebraska ranks high in "states with reports of human trafficking". We well cover trafficking in Nebraska more in this alert as well.

But first, shown below, are links to a two movie trailers. These were recommended movies by Jaco Booyens ministry as they were involved in the release of both movies. Jaco Booyens ministry produced "Sex Nation" and Jaco directed "8 days". Watching them is the homework. "Sex Nation" has a small access fee. You can watch "8 days" for free on Tubi TV.

If you want to get a sneak preview of our guest speaker check out his TEDx talk. It shows his passion and fight for our children.

Did you know? One of our nation's most infamous human trafficking cases (sex trafficking in this case) occurred in Nebraska. There is still a lot of mystery that surrounds the events, almost to the level of "who killed JFK". Like many things, you'll have to decide for yourself what and who you believe. One of the best most thorough review of the events is the book titled "The Franklin Cover-up" by John DeCamp. Below is the publisher's description:

"The shut-down of Omaha, Nebraska's Franklin Community Federal Credit Union, raided by federal agencies in November 1988, sent shock waves all the way to Washington, D.C. $40 million was missing. The credit union's manager: Republican Party activist Lawrence E. "Larry" King, Jr., behind whose rise to fame and riches stood powerful figures in Nebraska politics and business, and in the nation's capital. In the face of opposition from local and state law enforcement, from the FBI, and from the powerful Omaha World-Herald newspaper, a special Franklin committee of the Nebraska Legislature launched its own probe. What looked like a financial swindle, soon exploded into a hideous tale of drugs, Iran-Contra money-laundering, a nationwide child abuse ring, and ritual murder. Nineteen months later, the legislative committee's chief investigator died - suddenly, and violently, like more than a dozen other people linked to the Franklin case. Author John DeCamp knows the Franklin scandal from the inside. In 1990, his "DeCamp memo" first publicly named the alleged high-ranking abusers. Today, he is attorney for two of the abuse victims. Using documentation never before made public, DeCamp lays bare not only the crimes, but the cover-up - a textbook case of how dangerous the corruption of institutions of government, and the press, can be. In its sweep and in what it portends for the nation, the Franklin cover-up followed the ugly precedent of the Warren Commission."

There are many myths about human trafficking that can lead people astray. They can help hide the issues and make potential victims more susceptible. Here are 4 myths as listed by "Disrupting Traffic". Their goal is to "Disrupt the cycle of sexual exploitation in Nebraska".

Myth 1: Trafficking has to include moving a person from one location to another, or crossing borders or sate lines.

Fact: Human trafficking does not have to involve a person’s movement at all. Often individuals are recruited and trafficked in their own homes.

Myth 2: Trafficking always includes kidnapping. Parking lots and grocery stores are common places for traffickers to snatch children for trafficking purposes.

Fact: While trafficking can include kidnapping, it is actually very rare.

Myth 3: All commercial sex is sex trafficking.

Fact: Commercial sex with an adult is only human trafficking if there is force, fraud, or coercion involved.

Myth 4: People being trafficked cannot physically leave, or are chained/jailed in a basement.

Fact: It is very rare that trafficked individuals are physically forced to stay with their trafficker. The forms of coercion, fraud, deception, and abuse of power are generally a lot more complicated.

You can read their full article here.

Some final thoughts, statistics, facts

Over half a million children are trafficked in America while only 1% of the crime is reported.
America is the number 1 market for human trafficking. Although America might not be the country with the most victims, Americans are willing to spend the most money for sex trafficking. Sex trafficking is very profitable in America.
The entry drug to child sex trafficking is "porn". The average age of "porn" introduction for men today is age 8! This reiterates the importance of getting pornography out of our schools. This needs to be a focus of our Legislators!
In 2021, Nebraska recorded 57 cases of trafficking from the 240 tips from 107 victims, survivors, and well-wishers. There were 134 victims involved, with some of the cases affecting more than one victim. Remember bullet #1 - only 1% of the crime is reported. One precent of 134 victims would equate to 134,000 actual victims!
Most victims in Nebraska in 2021 were teens and women aged 14-30. The state recorded 48 female and 9 male victims. Reports suggest that at least 40 high schoolers fall victim to human trafficking in Nebraska.

These stats came predominately from Jaco Booyens TEDx talk and htcourts.org.

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