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Tougher human-trafficking laws lauded by experts

by CJaye | February 1, 2009 at 12:43 pm

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I truely believe this is because of all the hard work Glendene Grant had done to find Jessie and all the publicity it has gotten. I'm enclosing a statement made by Glendene in an article she posted. This was in reference to a email she sent.

THIS IS THE MESSAGE I SENT TO THEM: Have you heard of my daughter JESSIE FOSTER? She is from Canada and went missing in the USA on March 29, 2006. Can you help me? My phone number here in Kamloops, BC is 250-374-6137. Glendene Grant www.jessiefoster.ca -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PERSONAL NOTE I WANT TO INCLUDE: I was just told by the reporter who called me, and trust me, it made me feel extremely proud that I have done what I have for my girl. He said that in his opinion it was Jessie's case that has prompted the Canadian Government to get involved in the crime of human trafficking and he said that it was because of me that Jessie's case did that. I was honoured, literally honoured that Jessie's story has not gone unnoticed. And like I said, I am proud of the long hours and hard work that I have put into my daughter's international endangered missing / human trafficking case. WE WILL FIND JESSIE AND BRING HER HOME.
link to Glendene's story: http://my.nowpublic.com/world/canadian-government-crime-stoppers-fight-human-trafficking

UBC professor pleased with new proposed minimum sentence of 5 years

By CANADIAN PRESS
A leading expert on human trafficking says Canada could finally be taking the issue seriously with a tougher mandatory-minimum sentence.

Benjamin Perrin, a University of British Columbia law professor, says the introduction of a private member's bill today in the House of Commons means traffickers would serve a five-year mandatory minimum sentence for exploiting people under 18.

Perrin says traffickers have so far received two- and three-year sentences while profiting from abusing children, who are often moved around the country and even into the U.S.

He says Canada needs to send a strong message that human traffickers will be punished for the crimes they commit against its most vulnerable citizens.

MP Joy Smith, who introduced the bill, says she has talked to pre-teen victims, including boys, who have been sold for a few thousand dollars and repeatedly abused by predators.

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CJaye

at 12:55 on February 2nd, 2009

Thank you, Glendene is the reason.

harringtola

at 20:09 on February 3rd, 2009

Every bit of publicity raises public awareness and contributes to the change in attitude that is required to pave the way for the change that is needed. Keep up the good work CJaye in bringing the news to the public.

CJaye

at 20:41 on February 3rd, 2009

Thank you,Glendene gets the credit for this one.

JessiesMomGlendene

at 06:14 on March 22nd, 2009

CJaye, thank you friend for all your hard work and your support. It is stories like yours that keep me going in the search for my daughter....OUR daughter Jessie. Love you, Glendene - http://www.jessiefoster.ca