Shield NC

Defense Against Trafficking

Apex Service Groups & Faith Alliance

Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 
Noon-1pm (Come early to network)
Lunch will be served
Join Today

Because together, we are stronger.

Shield NC and the Apex Police Department partner to bring in speakers who tackle critical issues affecting vulnerable populations. Every quarter, government representatives, service providers, law enforcement, and faith leaders come together to collaborate and drive meaningful change. With a shared commitment to innovation and effectiveness, we are on a mission to SHIELD our community from human trafficking.

Join Today!

Past Speakers

Danica Coleman, Apex PD victim advocate

Danica, from Apex PD, discussed her role in helping support domestic violence or human traficking victims in finding services and naviagting the legal system. She also explained how dometic violence is a “push factor” or domestic violence.

Dr. William Bixler

Dr. Bixler holds a Phd in clinical psychology and treats sex addiction. He explain why some people become complusive pornography consumers and how that can lead to demand for sex trafficking. 

Beth Bordeaux

Beth was the executive director of Western Wake Crisis Ministry, which provides food, coaching, and financial support to the western Wake County region.

Angela Padgett

Angela is a lead volunteer for Designed For Joy, which provides vocational training and living wage for vulnerable women in the Raleigh area.

Elizabeth Hunter

Elizabeth Hunter was the Coordinator for Project Fight which is the lead for our local Rapid Response Team. Project Fight provides services for trafficking victims across the state.

Dr. Tommy Bernard

Tommy Bernard is the Chair of the Public Health Committee for the NC Human Trafficking Commission. 

Former Mayor Lance Olive

Former Mayor Lance Olive discussed his recent trip to visit Houston’s municipal response to combat trafficking to bring back best practices to Apex.

Former Chief of Police John Letteney

Former Chief Letteney of Apex Police Department delivered a powerful message to the community the department serves.

The Wake County Drug Overdose Prevention Coalition

For more information see: Healing Transitions (substance use recovery) and the Wake County Drug Overdose Prevention Coalition (meets regularly)

Past Meeting Minutes

#TAKEUPYOURSHIELD

Donate
Newsletter
Volunteer

Get Social With Shield NC