Tips For Posting And Sharing Missing Children Information

By Brett Fletcher - Trinitytrinitymount@gmail.com

My main means for gathering current information on missing children includes, but not limited to:

1. Facebook, due to the many missing children advocates and organizations.

2. Twitter is another resource with valuable information concerning missing children and child safety concerns and warnings.

3. Doing Google searches for current news articles concerning active missing children cases.

4. Listening to current news reports on network news stations and news from the radio.

These sources for finding and sharing missing children information are positive uses of the internet and the social media sites. Technology is a neutral means of communications throughout the world. It's up to the user whether or not it hurts or helps children.

For making sure cases and sources of information are current (we all make mistakes), several suggestions are offered:

1. When using news articles check for current dates. Many times, as helpful as news outlets are when searching,  posting and sharing missing children information, an article can be outdated by hours, days, months or even years.

2. Always attempt to cross-check information with the above-mentioned sources - missing children advocates and organizations, other news reports and, of course, information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

3. Also, you can check with Facebook users about missing children information: by posting, messaging and / or chat groups. This is an excellent way to check if your information is current, because of it's timeline and real-time functions.

4. It is also helpful to post current information on fugitives and criminals who are known for harming children. Take every post seriously concerning child safety and possible child abuse prevention.

Also, be sure to report any activity, online or in person, (such as child pornography and suspicious people who could be in the process of grooming a child in chatrooms or social media sites) to the CyberTipline, a function of the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children.

You can also call 911 if the child's well-being is  in immediate danger or in question. Local police departments can be called concerning possible child abuse information in their jurisdictions.

These are just a few tips that I wanted to present concerning the sharing of missing children and child safety.

On behalf of Trinity Mount Ministries, we thank all child advocates, organizations and concerned individuals - who share information about missing children and child exploitation.

Together, we can make this world a safer place for our children.

Brett Fletcher, Founder of Trinity Mount Ministries, M.H.R.S. MS.Psy The.G

Diocese Pays Out $3.5 Million Sex Abuse Settlement

The Bridgeport Roman Catholic Diocese has paid out settlements to five men who accused priests of sexual abuse as minors.

By Rich Scinto, Patch Staff

The Bridgeport Roman Catholic Diocese has paid out settlements to five men who accused priests of sexual abuse as minors (Shutterstock)

BRIDGEPORT, CT — The Bridgeport Roman Catholic Diocese has agreed to a $3.55 million settlement with five men who were reportedly sexually abused by priests as children.

Rev. Walter Coleman, Rev. Robert Morrissey and Rev. Larry Jensen are alleged to have committed abuse between the 1980's and early 2000's, according to the Stamford Advocate. The victims were represented by Temont, Sheldon, Robinson and Mahoney law firm of Bridgeport.

The Diocese of Bridgeport, Hartford Archdiocese and Diocese of Norwich have released the names of clergy who allegedly abused minors along with information on monetary settlements. Combined the three have paid out more than $110 million in settlements and have named more than 100 priests who are alleged to have sexually abused minors.

Bishop Frank Caggiano has stepped up the diocese's transparency over settlements that have spanned decades. The diocese had paid out $52.5 million in settlements related to allegations of sexual abuse dating back to 1953 as of October 2018. There were 156 settled claims with an average payment of $337,000. More than 95 percent of settlements were paid after 2000 and the majority of settlements were related to alleged abuse that occurred before 1990.

Similarly, The Catholic Archdiocese of Hartford gave an accounting of its settlements. There were 142 settled claims involving 29 clergy members and three priests from other dioceses. The total amount of settlements is $50.6 millionT

The Hartford Archdiocese hired retired state Superior Court Judge Antonio Robaina to conduct an investigation in a similar vein.

The Diocese of Norwich released the names of 43 priests accused of sexual abuse of a minor. That diocese paid out $7.7 million in settlements with victims across nine cases. There are 23 more cases pending.

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Deaths of Sierra, Noelani Robinson magnify human trafficking problem in Milwaukee: ‘We’re not talking about it enough’

Preventing human trafficking

BY HANNAH JEWELL

MILWAUKEE -- The tragic deaths of Noelani Robinson and her mother, Sierra, highlight a real problem we have in the city: human trafficking. The community rallied behind the search for Noelani and as we mourn the terrible loss together, there are many other children in Milwaukee who could use our help.

"Any time that we lose a child, especially in this manner, is extremely disheartening," said Reggie Moore, director of the Office of Violence Prevention.

Reggie Moore is the director of the City of Milwaukee's Office of Violence Prevention.

"On a day-to-day basis, young people are being trafficked and exploited as well as adults in our community and we're not talking about it enough," said Moore.

Noelani Robinson's mom, Sierra, was one of those victims. Police say Dariaz Higgins was her pimp. Noelani was caught in the middle of a dangerous world hiding in plain sight.

"You can see someone in the street who you have no idea is involved in human trafficking," Moore said. "When you look at the data and the research, you're more likely to be trafficked by someone you know."

The problem is prevalent in Milwaukee, which is known nationally as a major hub.

"When you look at our proximity to the Dells, to Chicago, and to other metropolitan areas, those are contributing factors," said Moore.

Moore says education and raising awareness is a start to help prevent human trafficking. The goal is to train more people to look for signs and not turn a blind eye.

"This is happening on a regular basis," said Moore.

Partnering with the Human Trafficking Task Force of Greater Milwaukee, the Office of Violence Prevention is making it a priority to raise awareness and help victims.

"What we're asking people to do is sustain the outrage that they feel today at the loss of this beautiful young lady..." Moore said. "...and look at the children that are still with us and really say, what can we do?"

Right under our nose, another little girl or boy is waiting for help.


"She was a beautiful toddler and her life was cut short as a result of human trafficking. Her unfortunate death is a reminder of the dangers of human trafficking," Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said.

You can get involved with the human trafficking task force, there's a series of events and fundraisers to try to support organizations that are working directly to help rescue folks as well as to promote accountability for suspects.

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Indicators of Human Trafficking

Recognizing key indicators of human trafficking is the first step in identifying victims and can help save a life. Here are some common indicators to help recognize human trafficking:

• Does the person appear disconnected from family, friends, community organizations, or houses of worship?
• Has a child stopped attending school?
• Has the person had a sudden or dramatic change in behavior?
• Is a juvenile engaged in commercial sex acts?
• Is the person disoriented or confused, or showing signs of mental or physical abuse?
• Does the person have bruises in various stages of healing?
• Is the person fearful, timid, or submissive?
• Does the person show signs of having been denied food, water, sleep, or medical care?
• Is the person often in the company of someone to whom he or she defers? Or someone who seems to be in control of the situation, e.g., where they go or who they talk to?
• Does the person appear to be coached on what to say?
• Is the person living in unsuitable conditions?
• Does the person lack personal possessions and appear not to have a stable living situation?
• Does the person have freedom of movement? Can the person freely leave where they live? Are there unreasonable security measures?

Not all indicators listed above are present in every human trafficking situation, and the presence or absence of any of the indicators is not necessarily proof of human trafficking.

To report suspected human trafficking:

1-866-347-2423

To get help from the National Human Trafficking Hotline:

1-888-373-7888

or text HELP or INFO to

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Missing Black girls and the individuals and organizations trying to help

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent 

Have you seen Iniaya Wilson?

Just 14, Iniaya has been missing from her Columbus, Ohio home since January 25.

She’s African American, has brown hair and brown eyes; standing 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 120 pounds.

Have you seen Skylar Mannie?

From Lancaster, Calif., Skylar is also Black and just 13 years old. She was last seen on Feb. 14.

She has black hair, brown eyes, stands 5 feet 5 inches and weighs 130 pounds.

The two are among the estimated 64,000 Black girls and women across the United States that have gone missing. Iniaya and Skylar are also among an unfortunately growing number of young people listed in the “critically missing” section of the expansive database of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

That includes girls and women of all backgrounds, an important distinction because of the lack of media coverage of African Americans who’ve gone missing.

That has spurred activists and some in Congress to action.

In efforts to address the problem of missing Black children nationwide, Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.), Robin Kelly (D-Ill.), and Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY) initiated the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls in 2016. Through the caucus, they hope to create public policies that “eliminate significant barriers and disparities experienced by black women.”

According to BlackNews.com, members of the caucus believe that more federal assistance and collaboration is needed to further eliminate the problem.

“I feel like knocking on every attic, every garage to see where those girls are,” House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi said. “Let’s be an example to the world that we can’t rest until these girls are found.”

Further, the nonprofit Black and Missing But Not Forgotten, also has focused its attention on spotlighting and finding missing African Americans.

Since 2007, the organization has sought to develop relationships with media, government agencies and the public to ensure that missing African Americans receive prompt attention and concern to garner the best possible outcomes for each case.

A 2010 study about the media coverage of missing children in the United States discovered that only 20 percent of reported stories focused on missing Black children despite it corresponding to 33 percent of the overall missing children cases.

The report revealed that missing Black youth – especially Black girls – are underreported in the news and it seems that many people don’t even care.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children said that in 2018 alone, there were 424,066 reports of missing children made to law enforcement around the country.

John and Revé Walsh and other child advocates founded the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children as a private, non-profit organization to serve as the national clearinghouse and to provide a coordinated, national response to problems relating to missing and exploited children.

Walsh, who formerly hosted “America’s Most Wanted,” now does similar work with his show, “In Pursuit.”

The show, which airs on the Investigation Discovery network, has remained relentless in its pursuit of missing children.

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8 human trafficking predators arrested in northeast Ohio

An undercover operation targeting human trafficking predators has led to the arrest of eight men in northeast Ohio.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Liberty Township Police Chief Toby Meloro announced the arrests on Friday.

The suspects were taken into custody Thursday as part of the investigation by the Liberty Township Police Department and Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force.

The following were arrested on charges of possession of criminal tools and solicitation:

• Brian Evans III, 47, Youngstown
• Thomas Biroschak, Jr., 29, Canfield
• Patrick Cassidy, 52, Hubbard
• Joseph Smith, 39, Niles
• Brian Stewart, 37, Kinsman
• Francis Cerech, 25, Campbell
• Terrance Flanagan, 51, Niles
• Louis Stirk, 47, Youngstown

Evans III was also arrested on felony charges of drug possession.

This is the second undercover sting operation in less than a year in the Youngstown area. The task force also arrested eight men on April 18, 2018, in Warren.

FBI MISSING CHILD - KYRON RICHARD HORMAN - June 4, 2010 Portland, Oregon

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Date(s) of Birth Used	September 9, 2002
Place of Birth	Oregon
Hair	Brown
Eyes	Blue
Height	3'8"
Weight	50 pounds
Sex	Male
Race	White

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Kyron was last seen wearing a black T-shirt with the letters "CSI" in green and a handprint graphic on it, black cargo pants, white socks, and black Skechers sneakers with orange trim. He wears metal framed glasses.

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Kyron Richard Horman has been missing from Skyline Elementary School in Portland, Oregon, since June 4, 2010. He was last seen that morning after attending a science fair at the school.

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