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Creating Safe Communities Through Education

Sydney is Manager of the Safe Community Program at Crime Stoppers of Houston, a non-profit dedicated to public safety and committed to its mission to solve and prevent serious crime in the Greater Houston Area in partnership with citizens, media, and the criminal justice system. 

In her role, Sydney uses prevention and awareness programs to educate community members, parents, elected officials, and victims of crime throughout the Greater Houston Area on how they can stay safe, and thrive!

We hope you enjoy listening to this podcast. We go in-depth and discuss the importance of educating communities about human trafficking.

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