Contact: Tony Nassif, 818-848-7522

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IOWA PREVENTING ABUSE CONFERENCE to be held in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Friday May 11, 2007. "We need to educate, motivate and activate people to help free the victims and stop the crime", says Tony Nassif president, Cedars Cultural and Educational Foundation.

SPEAKERS

Dr. Laura Lederer, Senior Advisor to the U.S. State Department, Global Affairs

Senator Sam Brownback, R-Kan., presidential hopeful and sponsor of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act

Noreen Gosch, mother of kidnap victim and originator of the Johnny Gosch Bill. New updates on a dramatic story.

Monique Nelson, Internet expert (Web Wise Kids),

Susan Shriner, U.S. Homeland Security, (ICE).

Ric Lumbard, chairman the Center to Restore Trafficked and Exploited Children (CRTEC) in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Linda  Daniels, U.S. Department of Defense.

and more

Presidential candidates from both  parties have been invited

CONFERENCE INFORMATION

When: Friday May 11, 2007

Where: Marriott Hotel, 1200 Collins Road, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Registration: The $39 conference includes continental breakfast and lunch To Register: Online at www.preventingabuse.org or call 866.454.1776

For interviews: Contact Tony Nassif at 818-848-7522 or president@preventingabuse.org