- Time: 10-3:30
- Place: West Lawn UMC, 15 Woodside Ave, Reading, PA 19609
- Cost: $35
“The impact of pornography on children and adults, and the
intersection of child sexual abuse and trafficking”
Presenter: Bethany Smith, Organizing Coordinator for Education, Communication and Engagement
Bethany has more than 20 years of multinational experience
working with Christian not-for-profits in areas related to development of
community and social justice initiatives, fund raising, communication, and
strategic planning.
Bethany joined the Safe Church team in 2014 as a part time
congregational educator on child sexual abuse prevention and response, and
related topics. A dynamic and engaging teacher, Bethany works with full
congregations, as well as small groups, to engage and equip adults to protect
children from sexual violence. She also provides training on PA mandated
reporting for church staff and volunteers. In 2016, her role expanded to
include a focus on judicatory and denominational leadership, social media
communications, and periodic legislative advocacy.
She is the founder of Not in My Back Yard, a Lancaster, PA
based organization dedicated to the eradication of human trafficking.