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North Carolina organization that supports victims of human trafficking has been recognized by the FBI

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published March 19, 2024 at 5:29 AM EDT
FBI Charlotte Special Agent in Charge Robert M. DeWitt and Pasquotank County Sheriff Tommy S. Wooten II present Tina Pennington with the certificate for the DCLA award.
FBI Charlotte Field Office
FBI Charlotte Special Agent in Charge Robert M. DeWitt and Pasquotank County Sheriff Tommy S. Wooten II present Tina Pennington with the certificate for the DCLA award.

An Elizabeth City organization that supports victims of human trafficking has been recognized by the FBI.

The FBI Charlotte Field Office gave “Beloved Haven” the 2023 Director’s Community Leadership Award for North Carolina.

They help survivors with immediate needs such as housing and clothing, but also provide job training and help victims get important documents like social security cards and birth certificates.

Robert M. DeWitt, the FBI special agent in charge in North Carolina, said human trafficking can happen in any community and 'Beloved Haven' is a valuable partner that works tirelessly to educate their community and equip victims with information and services and to empower them to rebuild their lives.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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