The Caller by sue brown

THE VOICE OF CRIME STOPPERS INTERNATIONAL

FEBRUARY 2013 • ISSUE NO.1 VOLUME 38

CRIME STOPPERS In the Media

CONTENTS FEBRUARY 2013

MEDIA STATEMENT: July 23, 2012 - Zuma Gives Crime Line The Thumbs Up

CRIME STOPPERS AUSTRALIA: Crime Stoppers Australia Adopts A New National Logo

CRIME STOPPERS SOUTH AFRICA

CSI CONFERENCE: 2014, CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA

CRIME STOPPERS NETHERLANDS: Follow Up Campaign In The Battle Against Child Sex Tourism

CRIME STOPPERS CANADA: Ontario Association Of Crime Stoppers Partners With The Insurance Bureau Of Canada

CRIME STOPPERS CANADA: Major Carrie Riddell - Coralie Wagner Memorial Service Award

CRIME STOPPERS CANADA: Significant Changes To The Québec Organization

CRIME STOPPERS CARIBBEAN: Me, Myself & TCEye

INCREASE IN GLOBAL CHILD TRAFFICKING GIVES CAUSE FOR CONCERN, SAYS NEW UNODC REPORT Unodc Launches Latest Global Report On Trafficking In Persons

FIRST ONLINE COURSE UNCOVERS HUMAN TRAFFICKING

#THINKGLOBAL #ACTLOCAL FOR COMMUNITY SUCCESS & SAFETY | CRIME STOPPERS & SOCIAL MEDIA “THE STATE OF NOW”

AWARD WINNERS 2012

President: Alexander MacDonald amacd@ibl.bm 1st Vice President: Peter Price peterprice@crimestoppers.com.au 2nd Vice President: Yusuf Abramjee Yusuf@crimeline.co.za Treasurer: Glen Bailey glen.a.bailey@ca.pwc.com Secretary: Ralph Page rpage@kmts.ca Editor: Kevin Viney kevin.viney@usbank.com Published by: Crime Stoppers International Inc. PO Box 1219 Keewatin, Ontario, Canada P0X 1C0 1-800-245-0009 Fax (817) 446-1576 www.c-s-i.org Send address changes to: Ralph Page rpage@kmts.ca Newsletter Design: Overdrive Design Labs Inc. www.overdrivedesign.biz

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ALEXANDER MACDONALD

CRIME STOPPERS GLOBAL MEMBERS… “It is a troubling time in a new world as we collectively are challenged by the role of organizations, structures, alliances and affiliations in a dynamic environment. Crime Stoppers and Crime Stoppers International are no different as they are challenged by growth on one hand and an ever smaller world on the other.” I was struck recently by a discussion paper written by Hugh Nerlien (the founding Chair of the Canadian Crime Stoppers Association) who has articulated eloquently the challenges that we face and that, as President, I aim to address. I am most grateful to Hugh for allowing me to quote from his article and to paraphrase some of his ideas. I believe my role as President, and that of the Executive Committee, is to take Crime Stoppers International forward in this new world. To do so effectively, we must recognize that the structure of the organization will need to change, as Hugh highlights in his paper: “The status quo structure in the Crime Stoppers world is long past its “best before” date. The organization rests heavily on Euro/ North American thinking in its structure and its vision of the world. Perhaps it is time to listen – and I mean really listen – to futurists and global thinkers on what the pace of change is bringing so that we can act on what we hear and bring the organization into the 21st century. This is going to be an incredibly challenging task as we struggle to move our thinking from our own communities to an understanding of the bigger picture and the impact we could have if we face this challenge head on.” The world we live in now is unrecognisable in many ways from the world of just twenty or thirty years ago, when Crime Stoppers principles were established. With almost universal access to computers, and to the Internet and social media sites from our portable Smartphones, we are all connected to each other more than ever before, bringing instant access to more news and information than we can possibly hope to process. Styles of crime have also changed with the advent of borderless crime, such as human trafficking, cyber crime and international terrorism that raise law enforcement and jurisdictional challenges. Therefore, how can Crime Stoppers

International address these changes? Our goal is to ensure that the Crime Stoppers partnership between the police, the media and the community responds to these new times so that each partner continues to play its vital role while supporting the others. This may involve a significant reworking of the way things have always been done, since in differing communities the strength of the partnership varies, but it is rare to see all three parties equally committed. The police response to Crime Stoppers falls somewhere on the spectrum from seeing it as a fundamental tool and an integral player in its relationship with the community, to seeing Crime Stoppers as an interloper to be treated with suspicion. We must especially recognize and deal with the latter if we are to change the negative perception. The media has not always understood that its role in fighting crime is a separate and fundamentally different role than that of reporting the news. But what is the media in 2013? To stay dynamic and relevant it won’t be enough for Crime Stoppers to continue to work only with conventional media such as newspapers, TV and radio, since there are now multiple new forms of communication. Thus, Crime Stoppers International must join and build on the chorus of Twitter and Facebook (and be ready for whatever the next craze brings) to reach a large part of the community, not just young people, but those who hold new technology at a distance. Crime Stoppers International has empowered Scott Mills (Toronto) to look at Social Media and address our global needs and that of our local communities, specifically for this purpose. The local communities are aware of our advertising efforts and calls for donations, but are often challenged by competing interests and a lack of understanding of the global picture. To address this, Crime Stoppers must adapt to each local environment, recognizing different social, legal and cultural norms, and in that context educate the public as to how they can help on a local level, and how their actions fit into our goal of ensuring a safer world THE CALLER

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ALEXANDER MACDONALD

for everybody. This is where the Crime Stoppers International must now play a role as it develops globally, taking lessons learned and shared with our three new National programs established in 2012, identifying the need for sharing technology and marketing and media strategies as we look at costs to the individual programs. Crime Stoppers International must now take the lead in highlighting the advantage of sharing technology and networking outside the local communities in a similar manner to how law enforcement and media agencies conduct global partnerships. None of this will be achieved unless we can think of new and innovative ways to finance our organization at local, regional and international levels to ensure that our programs continue, as our growth can only come from within the organization. The newly elected Executive Committee of Crime Stoppers International has identified the need to immediately address the necessity for global funding, and accountability of our intellectual property, and over the coming months leading up to our Spring Board Meeting, we will be aggressively addressing both matters.

Alexander MacDonald CSI President

It is a great honour to be entrusted with the role of President of Crime Stoppers International; to be associated with Crime Stoppers programs from around the world, especially the many thousands of volunteers, who like YOU, give tireless service and commitment to our organizations. TOGETHER, WE REALLY ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE.

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MEDIA STATEMENT:

JULY 23, 2012 - ZUMA GIVES CRIME LINE THE THUMBS UP

resident Jacob Zuma has lauded the anonymous tip-off service, Crime Line for its contribution in the fight against crime in South Africa.

Zuma was speaking after cutting the Crime Line 5th Anniversary cake ahead of an interview on Talk Radio 702 / 567 Cape Talk in Johannesburg this morning. Zuma said: “I appreciate this joint venture, which is absolutely important for our society. As you know, crime is our number one enemy and I know that at times people misunderstand this, because we are one country that is fighting crime; therefore the crime in South Africa is reported more than in any other country.” He said that the global impression was that South Africa was leading in crime, but pointed out that the country was rather the leader in violent crime.

Head of Crime Line, Yusuf Abramjee, President Jacob Zuma, Talk Radio 702 Station Manager, Pheladi Gwangwa and National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Secretary-General, Frans Baleni.

“We are one of the few countries that take the trouble to fight crime and this cooperation is one of the most important between the media, the police and society. It allows society to participate by using the number 32211 to say there’s a crime being committed. “Crime Line’s results are tangible and this shows it is working…I think we should all encourage this initiative and join hands. It will absolutely help. Thank you very much for this, and now that we have reached 5 years, I’m sure that when we reach 10 years, we will have done even more,” said Zuma Crime Line is a partnership between the Primedia Group, supported by other media organizations and the South African Police Service (SAPS). Head of Crime Line, Yusuf Abramjee, told President Zuma that over 3,000 arrests have been recorded and over R41-million worth of seizures have been made.

President Jacob Zuma cuts the cake with Primedia Chairman, Paul Nkuna and Head of Crime Line, Yusuf Abramjee.

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MEDIA STATEMENT:

JULY 23, 2012 - ZUMA GIVES CRIME LINE THE THUMBS UP

“We have to strengthen the partnership between the public, the police and the media. It is exactly what Crime Line is doing. While we in the media hold authorities accountable, we cannot sit on the sidelines and watch the scourge of crime continuing. This tip-off service has made its mark and it will continue to do so. We have to try and improve the arrest and conviction rate,” he added. Speaking at Crime Line’s 5th Anniversary recently, Minister in the Presidency, Trevor Manuel and National Police Commissioner, General Riah Phiyega also praised Crime Line for creating a safer South Africa. Manuel said the time had come to tackle the so-called “chemical warfare” on communities and expose drug dealers. Almost 80% of tip-offs and arrests to Crime Line are drug related.

Abramjee thanked President Zuma for supporting initiatives such as Crime Line and taking the time to celebrate the tip-off service’s birthday. Members of the public can pass on information about criminal activity anonymously to Crime Line via the 32211 SMS number, online at www.crimeline.co.za<http://www.crimeline.co.za> or by contacting Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

General Phiyega said the partnership between Crime Stop and Crime Line was making a difference and an increase in tip-offs have been recorded over the past year.

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CRIME STOPPERS AUSTRALIA:

CRIME STOPPERS AUSTRALIA ADOPTS A NEW NATIONAL LOGO

SA undertook a marketing approach for the redesign of the national logo. The National Board sought agreement from all Australian Crime Stoppers member programs to approach the market for a public relations design company to improve the logo. The logo had been in service for almost 25 years, but it featured an old-style telephone keypad and consequently had become obsolete. The strength in the Crime Stoppers brand has never been the logo, but the name. The name ‘Crime Stoppers’ is one of the most prominent brands in the country – enjoying 97% national brand recognition by Australians. So, the emphasis with the redesign was not on the symbol, but the need for the logo to lead with the name. CSA received 19 designs to select from following the approach to market. All 19 designs were released to the Crime Stoppers member programs for consideration and selection. Each program was invited to nominate their three preferred designs. Extraordinarily, most member programs selected one single design above all others. This resulted in the CSA Board adopting a ‘speech bubble’ design for its new logo. Crime Stoppers will officially launch the new design nationally in 2013. In the meantime, all member programs will phase out the old logo on all marketing material and are approved to use the new logo in all their future marketing and products. Similarly, all Crime Stoppers approved sponsors and supporters can immediately adopt the new logo on all their advertising. Bryan Roach, member of the Australian Crime Stoppers group.

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CRIME STOPPERS SOUTH AFRICA

he anonymous crime tip-off service, Crime Line, walked away with three Media Awards for the third consecutive year at the 33rd Annual Crime Stoppers International Conference, held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Crime Line won the Best Radio Special Report/Feature Awards in the Print, Radio and Television categories. This includes last year’s ATM bombing campaign, when Crime Line - in partnership with the South African Police Service (SAPS) - circulated video footage and pictures of an attack on a filling station in Pimville, Soweto. The campaign led to the arrest of nine of the suspects, while three are dead. “Last week alone 8 rhinos were slaughtered at a game farm in North West…and a game ranger was allegedly involved. Contact Crime Stop 08600 10111 or Crime Line 32211 (sms) / www. crimeline.co.za anonymously if you have any information on officials or civilians who might be involved in past activities or the possible planning of future activities of slaughtering our Rhinos. Please let us not lose the battle to protect them, they have no voice.

Marisa Oosthuizen, Vinesh Moonoo, Yusuf Abramjee, Attie Lamprecht

Crime Line was also lauded in the television category for SHOUT’s “You’re the Voice” music video campaign. Crime Stoppers South Africa took the fight against Rhino poaching to a more graphic level. The under-mentioned went out on e-mail and Twitter in SA and was circulated to millions on the same day. The comments and feedback was overwhelming and numerous tipoffs were received. These tip-offs were passed on to the special police unit responsible for investigating Environmental Crimes.

Let Crime Stop/Crime Line decide whether your information is valuable. It doesn’t matter how little you can give, it might just be one piece of a puzzle that is desperately needed. Your anonymity is guaranteed! The world suffers a lot. Not because of the violence of bad people, but because of the silence of good people.” Attie Lamprecht

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CSI CONFERENCE: 2014, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA Yusuf, Marisa and the team are very busy preparing an unforgettable Crime Stoppers International conference in South Africa, Cape Town in 2014. Cape Town has achieved yet another tourism accolade, being voted the Favourite City Worldwide for 2012 in the Telegraph Travel Awards, ahead of Vancouver and New York. South Africa was also named as the Third Favourite Country worldwide, after New Zealand and the Maldives. Cape Town was recently named second-best city in the world and best city in Africa in the annual Readers’ Choice awards by USbased Condé Nast Traveller. Other accolades Cape Town has achieved recently include Best Destination in Africa at the World Travel Awards 2011; Best Destination in the World at the TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Awards 2011; and One of the World’s Ten Most Loved Cities 2012, CNNgo. Cape Town was named World Design Capital 2014 and Table Mountain was also named a New7Wonder of Nature. Looking forward to seeing all our Crime Stopper friends in 2014! Attie Lamprecht

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CRIME STOPPERS NETHERLANDS:

FOLLOW-UP CAMPAIGN IN THE BATTLE AGAINST CHILD SEX TOURISM Last year on the training conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica, I spoke to the audience about the awareness campaign on child sex tourism of Dutch Crime Stoppers M. together with the Royal Dutch Marechaussee and the Ministry of Justice. The results of that first campaign were amazing, the amount of reports increased by 400%. The results of my research on the effects of the campaign made clear that the readiness reporting of people increased. I also measured the knowledge of travelers about child sex tourism, the signals that indicate this crime and the knowledge of the fact that Dutch citizens can be punished by Dutch law when they sexually abuse children abroad. My research showed that this knowledge isn’t evident for most of the travelers who were subjects in the research. On, the 24th of October 2012 our next campaign was launched at Schiphol Airport by the Mister of Justice and the Commander of the Royal Dutch Marechaussee (military police force). During the campaign period flyers will be put in passports of all departing passengers (flying to all national and international destinations) at three Dutch airports.

Participants in the follow-up are: Royal Dutch Marchaussee, Dutch Ministry of Security and Justice, National Travel Industry, NGO’s ECPAT and Plan Netherlands. GREET KOSTER- WEERING, First lieutenant in the Royal Dutch Marechaussee force

g.koster.weering@mindef.nl

This is the kickoff moment! The Minister of Justice Opstelten and the Commander of the Royal Dutch Marechaussee lieutenant-general Leijtens putting the first flyers in passengers’ passports at Schiphol Airport.

In response to research results, the follow-up campaign will focus on the quality of the reports, so the campaign material carries a call-to-action message to the public to submit reports. In addition, the material includes signs to look for in identifying child sex tourism so that people will know how to recognize this crime. Another great thing about this follow-up campaign is that, because more branches are now involved, besides the government departments, it is clear that law enforcement alone cannot beat this crime. THE CALLER

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CRIME STOPPERS CANADA:

ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF CRIME STOPPERS PARTNERS WITH THE INSURANCE BUREAU OF CANADA

n 2011 the Ontario Provincial Government launched an Auto Insurance Anti-Fraud Task Force mandate to make recommendations on reducing auto insurance fraud. The Task Force Steering Committee asked the OACS if they would like to participate in a Consumer Engagement and Education Working Group to study auto insurance fraud. In an independent study conducted it was determined that Ontarians were not sure who to contact if they wanted to report auto insurance fraud.

reimbursement. The OACS is very pleased with our progress to date, and excited by the future prospects that this partnership holds. DAVID J. FORSTER President, Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers

In January 2012 representatives from the OACS began meeting with the Steering Committee, comprised of representatives from the insurance industry, consumer groups, and government. These meetings led to the recommendation that the OACS should meet with representatives from the Insurance Bureau of Canada, an organization supported by Canadian Insurers and who currently receive and often investigate insurance related Tips. Discussions began on identifying the opportunity and potential for a Crime Stopper / IBC partnership, one that will assist consumers in the battle against ALL insurance crime, while also assisting local Crime Stopper Programs in creating awareness. The symmetry was obvious, and an MOU was finalized within only a very short time. Crime Stopper Programs across Ontario will work with their local partners to create awareness for all insurance crime, and IBC contributed segregated funds to allow Programs to be reimbursed for Reward payouts. IBC will also assist the OACS in creating awareness, through posters strategically located in public areas such as the Collision Reporting Centres across the Province, through media events, web based awareness, and through their current network of corporate partners. Although the partnership is still in its infancy and there is still much more that can be accomplished, awareness programs are under way and Crime Stopper Programs have already submitted requests for Tip THE CALLER

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CRIME STOPPERS CANADA:

MAJOR CARRIE RIDDELL - CORALIE WAGNER MEMORIAL SERVICE AWARD While waiting for the International Crime Stoppers to respond the program began in Kandahar Province. Cellular phones are the best way of communication in that area. A series of cell phone number were setup with police coordinators taking tips. The “Tips Line” was distributed to the communities where the Canadian troops were working. Although there were few cash tip payouts, Tips were solicited by handing out phone cards. This program as it existed assisted the CIMIC teams in accomplishing more than any other team had previously accomplished in the previous 10 years. These teams completed over 500 projects at a value of over $4,000,000 in a period of eight months. Almost double the next closest CIMIC unit. But, more to the point there were no serious casualties. Major Carrie Riddell participated in the War in Afghanistan. During this time he was the commander of CIMIC in Kandahar Province. He commanded 45 troops broken down into teams. Each team was assign community projects in their territories. These were all “over the wire” jobs. Part of Major Riddell’s job was to ensure that his men were safe when they were working in the communities. The PRT consists of a civilian, military and police component. Major Riddell met a member of the RCMP, Sgt Short, working in the police component who was trying to find that the local people could help report on the Taliban and IED’s. Improvised Explosive Devices are the major concern, but there are others. As a member of a Crime Stoppers board in Canada Major Riddell started thinking of ways to implement this concept in Kandahar. Sgt Short had been unsuccessful in setting up a Crime Stopper program, so Major Riddell sent some information home to his wife. Lynne Riddell (Carrie’s wife) sent a message through the international CS website. Although she didn’t receive a message. They were contacted by Gary Murphy, the International president at the time who wanted to verify that Major Riddell was in fact a member of the St Thomas Crime Stoppers board. THE CALLER

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CRIME STOPPERS CANADA:

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO THE QUÉBEC ORGANIZATION In 1996, Info-Crime Quebec was created by a group of dedicated professionals, with the intent of giving the population of Quebec, with the exception of Montreal, a tool by which they could report crimes by means of a tip line, while assuring complete anonymity and the possibility of collecting a reward of up to $2,000.00. Over the years, Info-Crime Quebec has continuously improved the process, and has achieved outstanding results by means of awareness for the tip line as well as the online reporting system on the web. Partnerships with the public, law-enforcement agencies and the media, were instrumental in making it possible to solve crimes. Surveys, meetings, and debates took place within our organization in order to decide on the feasibility to comply with the Canadian Crime Stoppers Association’s French version of Échec au crime.

Mr. Tom McConnel, Provincial president Dedicated volunteers at all levels made a project become an outstanding reality.

It was agreed by all members that the terminology Échec au crime would have a positive impact on our organization and the public. In French, the word “Échec” sends out a strong message and emphasizes our mission of preventing and fighting crimes, with the end result being safer communities. From a business perspective, a thorough analysis was made in order the carefully plan, prepare and execute a flawless implementation plan. A major component was the communication plan for all members, the media, law enforcement agencies and the public, with a time factor leading up to and beyond the press conference. The press conference was a success; several media covered the event. Our president, Mr. Tom McConnell, made the presentation by which we officially became Échec au crime. Press releases were picked up and transmitted on the air or in newspapers in the following days.

Long live Échec au crime! Visit our website, echecaucrime.com. Please note that it is in French only at this point in time. SUBMITTED BY NORMAND SAVOIE

Another important component is the 2012-2013 transition plan. This entails the implementation of a new website, echecaucrime.com, billboards for municipalities, literature and promotional items, presentation material, links on the Sûreté du Quebec and other partners’ intranet systems, as well as meetings with all regional police commanders and public safety committees. THE CALLER

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CRIME STOPPERS CARIBBEAN: Me, Myself & TCEye

ssues of crime and violence among young people in the Turks and Caicos Islands challenged our authorities to identify a program that could effectively and efficiently tackle and stem the growing tide of crime and lawless acts among the youth in particular and the society in general. The Turks & Caicos Islands comprise 40 islands and cays, eight of which are inhabited. The range of islands across a significant land mass lends to the complexity of policing matters of crime and hence supports the need for innovative solutions to bridge the communication of information between our citizens.

Our search for an innovative solution in the area of communication led to consultation and meaningful collaboration with Crime Stoppers Trust U.K. The program Me, Myself and TCEye was contextualized based on the British model known as Me, Myself and Eye. This initiative highlighted the use of text messaging as a popular medium among people and was designed to capture their interest and to engage their participation in the fight against crime. We quickly recognized that this initiative required corporate and governmental support if optimum benefit was to be derived from the use of this technological innovation. Equally compelling was the complexity of the task of finding a strategy to engage our youth, whether in the classroom or on the block, in structured discussion on the potential of a project of this nature and import to our country as a whole. In order to advance this initiative, the Board of Directors of Crime Stoppers Turks & Caicos subsequently approached Scotiabank (Turks & Caicos) Ltd and the Ministry of Health & Education and articulated the possible benefits to be derived from their support of this initiative and invited them to become partners in the development and contextualization process of the Me, Myself & Eye Program to fit the needs of our island states. They both accepted. The aim of this program is to equip young people with the tools that are necessary to enhance their ability to cope with difficult decisions and empower them with those skills needed to resolve conflict situ-

ations. Each of the lessons contained in this program promote good citizenship through the teaching of positive values. The Me, Myself & TCEye partners strongly believe that good citizens are far less likely to commit crime and victimize others. A Curriculum Development Committee was created and their mission was to create lesson plans and resource materials for use among our primary school students. This committee included the Lecturer in Primary Education & Community Studies, Turks & Caicos Islands Community College as Chair; a Social Worker in the Social Development & Gender Affairs Department, Ministry of Environment & Home Affairs; the Inspector in charge of the Community Police Department, Royal Turks & Caicos Islands Police; the National Youth Director, Ministry of Health & Education; and the PrinTHE CALLER

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cipal of The Ashcroft School. As a consequence of the committee’s hard work, creativity and commitment, a Teachers Handbook was produced. This Handbook raises questions on attitudes about “snitching” and explores different aspects of giving information that may be helpful to the investigative process. Students are challenged to identify how they would respond to different situations and the impact their decisions may have on themselves and others. It examines crime issues and how the student deals with them. We have decided to introduce Me, Myself & TCEye in phases, starting in September 2012 to “get it right”. The pilot phase will be conducted in three primary schools – the largest government primary school on the most populous island, a private primary school on that island and a smaller government primary school on a less populated island. Teachers in those schools will provide feedback from the classrooms to the Director of Education and the Curriculum Development Committee. The findings from feedback from the pilot schools will

be used to justify amendments to the Teachers Handbook and then a final version will be produced. The updated Me, Myself & TCEye will be introduced into the Turks & Caicos islands public and private primary school curriculum in September 2013. Crime Stoppers Turks & Caicos, Scotiabank and the Ministry of Health & Education anticipate that Me, Myself & TCEye will continue to evolve, just like the youth of the Turks & Caicos Islands. Discussions are underway with Scotiabank to make My, Myself & Eye a regional initiative that can be “personalized” to suit each country’s situation. PRUDENCE GENTLES (MRS.), Manager Crime Stop Jamaica Director Caribbean/Bermuda & Latin America Crime Stoppers Inc.

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Don’t mess with this Crime Stopper. Jim Arenovski, Crime Stoppers International Director from Saipan during a recent visit to Thailand. The picture is at the Tiger Temple in Kanchanburi Thailand very close to the “Bridge over the River Kwai”. We promised Jim we wouldn’t use the caption “Taking a bite out of Crime” which is too bad as it seems to fit well!

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INCREASE IN GLOBAL CHILD TRAFFICKING GIVES CAUSE FOR CONCERN, SAYS NEW UNODC REPORT UNODC LAUNCHES LATEST GLOBAL REPORT ON TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS 12 December 2012 - The 2012 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons released today by UNODC has revealed that 27 per cent of all victims of human trafficking officially detected globally between 2007 and 2010 are children, up 7 per cent from the period 2003 to 2006. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Human trafficking requires a forceful response founded on the assistance and protection for victims, rigorous enforcement by the criminal justice system, a sound migration policy and firm regulation of the labour markets,â&#x20AC;? said Yury Fedotov, Executive Director of UNODC of the findings. Also worrying is the increase in the number of girl victims, who make up two thirds of all trafficked children. Girls now constitute 15 to 20 per cent of the total number of all detected victims, including adults, whereas boys comprise about 10 per cent, says the Report, which is based on official data supplied by 132 countries. Within this picture, there are significant regional variations. While the share of detected child victims is 68 per cent in Africa and the Middle East, and 39 per cent in South Asia, East Asia and the Pacific, that proportion diminishes to 27 per cent in the Americas and 16 per cent in Europe and Central Asia. The vast majority of trafficked persons are women, accounting for 55 to 60 per cent of victims detected globally. However, the total proportion of women and girls together soars to about 75 per cent, with men constituting about 14 per cent of the total of detected victims. Nonetheless, this is not a uniform picture as one in four detected victims is a male.

Victims of 136 countries were detected in 118 countries between 2007 and 2010, during which period 460 different flows were identified. Around half of all trafficking took place within the same region with 27 per cent occurring within national borders. One exception is the Middle East, where most detected victims are East and South Asians. Trafficking victims from East Asia have been detected in more than 60 countries, making them the most geographically dispersed group around the world. Victims from the largest number of origin countries were found in Western and Central Europe. There are significant regional differences in the detected forms of exploitation. Countries in Africa and in Asia generally intercept more cases of trafficking for forced labour, while sexual exploitation is somewhat more frequently found in Europe and in the Americas. Additionally, trafficking for organ removal was detected in 16 countries around the world. The Report raises concerns about low conviction rates - 16 per cent of reporting countries did not record a single conviction for trafficking in persons between 2007 and 2010. On a positive note, 154 countries have ratified the United Nations Trafficking in Persons Protocol, of which UNODC is the guardian. Significant progress has been made in terms of legislation, as 83 per cent of countries now have a law that criminalizes trafficking in persons in accordance with the Protocol. Related Information: http://www.unodc.org/unodc/data-and-analysis/glotip.html

Mr. Fedotov acknowledged the current gaps in knowledge about this crime and the need for comprehensive data about offenders, victims and trafficking flows. Still, the number of trafficking victims is estimated to run into the millions. THE CALLER

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FIRST ONLINE COURSE UNCOVERS HUMAN TRAFFICKING A new national online training course, believed to be the first of its kind, has been launched in the UK to raise awareness of human trafficking and equip professionals and the public with the skills to identify and report it. Human Trafficking Uncovered is aimed at UK professionals in the public, private and voluntary sectors, who come into contact with perpetrators and victims. It is also available to members of the public. The course has been launched ahead of a new European Union Directive that the UK has signed up to which comes into force in April 2013. The Directive states that officials likely to come into contact with victims or potential victims of trafficking in human beings should be adequately trained to identify and deal with such victims. Human Trafficking Uncovered has been created by The Sheffield College in South Yorkshire, England, which has an award-winning reputation for delivering online courses nationally and internationally, with Nick Kinsella, a former senior police officer and antitrafficking expert. Human Trafficking Uncovered is believed to be the first course of its kind. Charities supporting the project include Crime Stoppers and Love 146.

Nick Kinsella

Nick Kinsella founded and led the UK Human Trafficking Centre from 2006 to 2010 when it was based in Sheffield, and is currently on the board of the United Nations Global Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking. He has also been involved in international prevention campaigns and training, and helped to bring the UK’s first ever successful conviction on human trafficking at Sheffield Crown Court in 2005.

He said: “Human trafficking is an extremely serious crime that is often hidden. Many people think of it as remote, something that

happens abroad. But human trafficking is far more widespread than you think - it is happening right now on your streets and in your communities. Victims have many faces. The exploitation ranges from adults and children being abused for sexual exploitation, to them being coerced through threats or violence to make fraudulent welfare claims. Some are trafficked for begging and other forms of organized street crime.” He added: “Everyone has a role to play in tackling human trafficking, helping to bring criminals to justice and protecting the victims. This course aims to raise awareness amongst professionals and the general public, by giving them the information on how to recognize the signs of human trafficking, what to do about it and how to report it.” Human trafficking is the illegal trade of human beings, and a modern day form of slavery. It includes forced labour, domestic slavery and coercion into the sex industry. Every year, thousands of men, women and children fall into the hands of traffickers in this country and abroad through abduction, coercion or force, fraud, deception or abuse of power. The online awareness course takes between three to 10 hours to complete and costs £53 per individual user. The course defines what human trafficking is and the various forms it takes, the extent of the crime and the methods used by criminals to control their victims, how to respond to it, and how European and UK authorities are dealing with it. It also links to a comprehensive range of web resources for further study. A certificate is issued on completion of the course. Heather MacDonald, Chief Executive, The Sheffield College, said: “We have a strong track record and award-winning reputation for delivering online courses that improve students’ academic and professional skills. Professionals in public and voluntary sector organisations have a responsibility to improve their awareness and knowledge of human trafficking so they can fulfil the requirements of the new European Union Directive. This brand new course has been specifically developed to meet that need. As one of the largTHE CALLER

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est further education colleges in the country, The Sheffield College is also using the resources to educate its own staff and students on the issue.” For more information go to www.traffickinguncovered.com or www. online.sheffcol.ac.uk. Call 0114 2602600 or email info@traffickinguncovered.com.

1. The 2012 US Trafficking in Persons report states worldwide there is now an estimated 20.9 million people trapped in some form of modern day slavery - more than at any point in history.

Online College, is led by a multi-award winning team with almost two decades of experience of delivering learning and training into people’s homes, communities and workplaces locally, nationally and internationally. Students, mainly adults, study online - often revolving their studies around family and work commitments. The Sheffield College Press Release. Media contact: MARY HAMPSHIRE, Press Officer. Tel: 07985 779078

2. The European Union Directive 2011/36/EU on Preventing and Combating Human Trafficking in Human Beings and Protecting Its Victims, comes into force in April 2013. It states that the training obligation should be promoted for members of the following categories when they are likely to come into contact with victims: police officers, border guards, immigration officials, public prosecutors, lawyers, members of the judiciary and court officials, labour inspectors, social, child and health care personnel and consular staff, but could, depending on local circumstances, also involve other groups of public officials who are likely to encounter trafficking victims in their work. 3. Human Trafficking Uncovered enables people to: recognize the signs of a trafficked person either in danger of, or being groomed for trafficking; react in the right way so they don’t impose further risk to the victim and their loved ones; report suspicions to the correct authorities to safeguard the victims and help catch the traffickers; and act responsibly to combat human trafficking and help stop it from escalating.

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4. The Sheffield College began educating health and social care students on the issue of human trafficking as part of their course, two years-ago, and is now rolling out the awareness program to other staff and students. The Sheffield College’s virtual campus, the THE CALLER

At the very worst time in their lives the very least we can do is our very best! With informative, media-rich content that keeps you fully engaged as you learn, the Human Trafficking Awareness online course enables you to gain the knowledge you require to help a trafficked person in danger - in as little as three hours. u Just 3 - 10 hours commitment, adaptable to suit your level of involvement, to complete the course and gain certification u Easy to roll-out online training across your entire organisation with no geographical barriers u With no set time schedules your staff can train at a time, location and pace to fit the demands of their job role u Highly cost effective at £53 per user (substantial volume discounts for Private, Public and Voluntary Sectors) u Complements your Corporate and Social Responsibility and Learning and Development Programmes

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The online course is very comprehensive and fully achieves the aim of raising awareness and understanding of the terrible crime of human trafficking.

Brian Taylor, former Chief of the Anti-Trafficking Section, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

Human Trafficking Uncovered awareness training includes: u Four comprehensive online learning modules covering key aspects of human trafficking u Numerous images, videos, media clips and articles which enhance the “real life” story of human trafficking u Links to relevant online resources such as government legislation, directives and research documents

Human Trafficking Uncovered is a collaborative training and educational programme led by Nick Kinsella, an acknowledged anti-trafficking expert, in conjunction with: The Sheffield College

u Exclusive victim experiences that put the crime into a real-life perspective u Course content is constantly updated with latest developments, media reports and prosecutions.

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For more information call The Sheffield College 0114 260 2600 or visit www.online.sheffcol.ac.uk

Safeguarding Girls and Young Women

Coming in November an online course designed for teachers and care workers to help protect girls and young women from sexual exploitation.

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#ThinkGlobal #ActLocal For Community Success & Safety | Crime Stoppers & Social Media “The State of NOW”

rime Stoppers programs worldwide are the key to community success and safety in a modern world. Community led registered charities, in partnership with local law enforcement and media offering anonymous reporting of information to help stop, solve and prevent homicides, shootings, assaults, gang involvement, bullying, cyberbullying, terrorist attacks, online and offline criminal harassment, terrorist attacks. The key to the programs is people. Everyone has a role from the community volunteer board member, to the Crime Stoppers Coordinator and the law enforcement or partner agency official who receives the anonymous information to help stop, solve or prevent the crime. Our world is now a global village and social media is making our world more connected each day. Websites like Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Google Plus, Instagram, Tumblr, WordPress and many more are tools for both local and global communication that, if used with purpose and process will lead to tremendous payoff and potential for community success and safety locally and globally. This was the topic of “The State of NOW” talk on Crime Stoppers and Social Media delivered at the 33rd Annual Crime Stoppers International Training Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada in October, 2012 by Scott Mills, the Social Media Adviser of Crime Stoppers International. Since this presentation, many inquiries have been made about how we need to accomplish this mission. It is very simple. We need to assign roles, as we now do to people in Crime Stoppers programs, and we need to extend those roles to using social media to effect our mission of preventing and solving crime. In short, we need to celebrate community success and promote community safety using all social media sites that our local communities are engaged in.

We need to look at sponsorships from cell phone providers and social media websites, and work on a social media policy that empowers everyone involved in Crime Stoppers to play their role in social media on a daily basis. There is a paradigm shift from blocking social media to using social media, engaging in relationsihps online with our community to accomplish our mandate. I stated the need and the opportunity for an International Fusion Centre For Success And Safety that could be a training and call center all in one if we got the right funders in place, and used collaboratively our collective knowledge and expertise to accomplish this. If you are interested in trying to accomplish this goal together, and taking Crime Stoppers programs to the next level, please watch the archived #HangOutsOnAir live streamed video of the presentation from the conference titled “Crime Stoppers International and Social Media .. The State of NOW” and send an e-mail to socialmedia@ csiworld.org The time for talking about needing to embrace social media is over. The time for action in a cohesive and unified global manner is now. Let’s talk! For Crime Stoppers International Social Media click on our website http://CSIWorld.org or click at the direct links below. Join the movement towards our community success and safety! Think global, Act Local!

SCOTT MILLS Social Media Officer, Toronto Police Service. http://internetviolenceprevention.com/2012/11/thinkglobalactlocal-for-community-success-safety-crime-stoppers-socialmedia-the-state-of-now/

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2012 PRESIDENT’S AWARD

Coralie Wagner Memorial Service Award

Crime Stoppers International recognizes

“In recognition for outstanding performance and commitment, personifying a spirit of community cooperation and demonstrating qualities of leadership on a local, national and international level”

Scott Mills Toronto Police Services In appreciation for your outstanding personal commitment to Crime Stoppers International Michael Gordon Gibson President Crime Stoppers International _______________________________________________________ TOP AWARDS 2012

Major Carrie Riddell St. Thomas Crime Stoppers _______________________________________________________ Gary Murphy Global Vision Award “The Gary Murphy Memorial Award is presented to the Crime Stoppers program that has shown significant success within their community in its first year of operation. Developing local and national partnerships within their community, law enforcement and the media, and embracing the global concept that ‘Crime Has No Borders’ and sharing the spirit of past CSI President Gary Murphy”.

Paul D Boudreau Coordinator of the Year Service Award “In recognition for outstanding performance and commitment, personifying a spirit of community cooperation and demonstrating qualities of leadership”

Presented to Crime Stoppers of El Salvador _______________________________________________________ SPECIALIZED TRAINING AWARD

James Taliaferro Caddo Parrish Crime Stoppers _______________________________________________________

“In recognition of continued support of, or outstanding service to a member Crime Stoppers program through specialized training/ program”

Civilian of the Year

Specialized Training Award

“In recognition for selfless devotion, persistent service and significant contributions to a member Crime Stoppers program”

Windsor and Essex County Crime Stoppers _______________________________________________________

Pat Gillie Crime Stoppers of Hamilton Inc ______________________________________________________ THE CALLER

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Media Award - For communities 1 – 3 Million

“In recognition for the development of an outstanding website promoting Crime Stoppers”

Best Print Crime of the Week

Saskatoon Crime Stoppers

Western Australian Crime Stoppers, Ltd West Australian Newspaper Holdings, Ltd _______________________________________________________

Designed by Beagle Productions – Trent Perehudoff _______________________________________________________ PRINT AWARDS “In recognition for continued support of, or outstanding service to, a member Crime Stoppers program through advertisement or publication”

Media Award - For communities 1 – 3 Million Best Print Public Service Announcement

Media Award - For communities 0 – 300,000

Western Australian Crime Stoppers, Ltd The West Australian Newspaper Community Newspaper Group _______________________________________________________

Best Print Crime of the Week

Media Award - For communities 1 – 3 Million

Crime Stoppers of Haldimand, Norfolk & Tillsonburg The Tillsonburg News _______________________________________________________

Best Print Special Report/Feature

Media Award - For communities 0 – 300,000 Best Print Public Service Announcement Crime Stoppers of Haldimand, Norfolk & Tillsonburg The Simcoe Reformer _______________________________________________________ Media Award - For communities 0 – 300,000 Best Print Special Report/Feature Crime Stoppers Barbados, Inc Silverpin Design _______________________________________________________ Media Award - For communities 300,001 – 1 Million Best Print Crime of the Week Crime Stoppers Of Hamilton, Inc Autotrader _______________________________________________________

Western Australian Crime Stoppers, Ltd Community Newspaper Group _______________________________________________________ Media Award - For communities over 3 Million Best Print Crime of the Week Crime Stoppers Victoria – AU Herald Sun _______________________________________________________ Media Award - For communities 1 – 3 Million Best Print Special Report/Feature Western Australian Crime Stoppers, Ltd The West Australian Newspaper Community Newspaper Group _______________________________________________________ Media Award - For communities over 3 Million Best Print Public Service Announcement

Media Award - For communities 300,001 – 1 Million Best Public Service Announcement Tacoma-Pierce County Crime Stoppers Seattle University _______________________________________________________ Media Award - For communities 300,001 – 1 Million Best Special Report/Feature Tacoma-Pierce County Crime Stoppers

Crime Line Primedia _______________________________________________________ Media Award - For communities over 3 Million Best Print Special Report/ Feature Crimestoppers – UK Daily Express _______________________________________________________

The News Tribune _______________________________________________________ THE CALLER

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Media Award - For communities Over 3 Million

“In recognition for continued support of, or outstanding service to, a member Crime Stoppers program through advertisement or publication”

Best Radio Crime of the Week

Media Award - For communities 0 – 300,000 Best Radio Crime of the Week

Crime Line Primedia _______________________________________________________ TV AWARDS

Crime Stoppers of Haldimand, Norfolk & Tillsonburg CD 98.9 FM _______________________________________________________

“In recognition for continued support of, or outstanding service to, a member Crime Stoppers program through advertisement or publication”

Media Award - For communities 0 – 300,000

Best Radio Public Service Announcement

Best Television Crime of the Week

Crime Stoppers of Haldimand, Norfolk & Tillsonburg Moose FM _______________________________________________________

Crime Stoppers of Haldimand, Norfolk & Tillsonburg CHCH _______________________________________________________

Media Award - For communities 0 – 300,000

Best Radio Special Report/Feature

Best Television Public Service Announcement

Crime Stoppers of Haldimand, Norfolk & Tillsonburg CD 98.9 FM _______________________________________________________ Media Award - For communities 300,001 – 1 Million Best Radio Crime of the Week Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers AM 800 _______________________________________________________ Media Award - For communities 300,001 – 1 Million Best Radio Public Service Announcement Crime Stoppers of Hamilton, Inc KX 94.7 _______________________________________________________ Media Award - For communities 300,001 – 1 Million Best Radio Special Report/Features Crime Stoppers of Hamilton, Inc Bill Kelly Show – 900 CHML Radio _______________________________________________________ Media Award - For communities 1 -3 Million Best Radio Special Report/Features

Caddo Crime Stoppers MMCC, Inc. _______________________________________________________ Media Award - For communities 0 – 300,000 Best Television Special Reports/Features Crime Stoppers of Haldimand, Norfolk & Tillsonburg Rogers _______________________________________________________ Media Award - For communities 300,000 – 1 Million Best Television Crime of the Week Crime Stoppers of Halton CHCH TV Halton Regional Police Services _______________________________________________________ Media Award - For communities 300,001 – 1 Million Best Television Public Service Announcement Crime Stoppers Belize Channels 5 & 7 News _______________________________________________________

Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline KC Forum – Alice 102 Q 104 FM _______________________________________________________ THE CALLER

Media Award - For communities 300,000 – 1 Million

Productivity Award - For communities 0- 300,000

Best Television Public Service Announcement

Greatest increase in Total Property Recovered

Crime Stoppers of Halton TV Cogeco Ontario Halton Regional Police Services _______________________________________________________

Crime Stoppers of Haldimand, Norfolk & Tillsonburg Ontario, Canada _______________________________________________________ Productivity Award - For communities 300,001 – 1 Million

Media Award - For communities 300,001 – 1 Million Greatest increase in Arrests Best Television Special Reports/Features Tacoma-Pierce County Crime Stoppers Q 13 - Washington’s Most Wanted TV Tacoma Comcast Community TV _______________________________________________________

New Brunswick Crime Stoppers New Brunswick, Canada _______________________________________________________ Productivity Award - For communities 300,001 – 1 Million Greatest increase in Total Property Recovered

Media Award - For communities 1 – 3 Million Best Television Crime of the Week

Crime Stoppers of Hamilton, Inc Ontario, Canada _______________________________________________________

Western Australia Crime Stoppers, Ltd Channel Seven _______________________________________________________

Productivity Award - For communities 1 -3 Million Greatest increase in Arrests

Media Award - For communities 1 – 3 Million Best Television Public Service Announcement

Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline Kansas City KS - USA _______________________________________________________

Western Australia Crime Stoppers, Ltd Channel Seven – Today Tonight _______________________________________________________

Productivity Award - For communities Over 3 Million Greatest increase in Total Property Recovered

Media Award - For communities 1- 3 Million Best Television Special Reports/Features

Crime Stoppers of York Region, Inc Ontario, Canada _______________________________________________________

Western Australia Crime Stoppers, Ltd Channel Seven _______________________________________________________

Productivity Award - For communities Over 3 Million Greatest increase in Arrests

Media Award - For communities Over 3 Million Best Television Special Report/Feature

Crime Stoppers Queensland Ltd Queensland, Australia _______________________________________________________

Crime Line Primedia _______________________________________________________

Productivity Award - For communities Over 5 Million Greatest increase in Total Property Recovered

2012 PRODUCTIVITY AWARDS

Productivity Award - For communities 0 – 300,000 Greatest increase in Arrests Huntsville Area Crime Stoppers Huntsville, AL – USA

NSW Crime Stoppers Sydney AU _______________________________________________________

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