The Global Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Summit “PAINTING OUR TOWNS PURPLE”
Location: Shultz Center – 4019 Boulevard Center Dr., Jacksonville, FL. 32207
Dates: October 22nd – 24th, 2026
Present By: Global Domestic Violence Human Trafficking Task Force Network
Hosted by: Open Arms Against Abuse Services –
Pamela Smith – Payton, Founder/Executive Director
Mission Statement
Our mission is to strengthen global partnerships, advance survivor‑centered policies, and empower communities through education, prevention, and coordinated action.
Summit Theme
“Breaking the Silence: Global Unity Against Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking” This theme highlights the urgent need for collective responsibility and coordinated global action. It calls on governments, advocates, survivors, and communities worldwide to unite in ending abuse and advancing safety, equality, and justice for all.
Board Members:
President: Pamela Smith Payton
Vice President: Katherine Moore
Secretary: Lakechia Moore
Director of Event Strategy & Logistics: Julia Martinez
IT Program Director: Thomas Sweates
Community Advocate: Maxine Fergerson
Policy & Legislation Director: Christabella Robinson
Housing Director: David Smith
Grant Writer: Andy Bradwells
Board Members:
Alice Karanja – Kenya, Africa
Joseph DeLuca – Nevada, U.S.A.
Meg Grant – Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Dr. Theresa Gamble – Wakefield, Fl.
Global Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Summit Partners
Beeyond Advocates – Nevada, U.S.A.
Julia Martinez, Founder/Executive Director
Humanity Network – Uganda, Africa
Juliana Kifola, Founder, Latim Stephen, Director
Pink Gender Watch – Kenya, Africa
Alice Karanja, Founder/Executive Director
Protective Moms – North Carolina, U.S.A.
Katherine Moore, Founder/Executive Director
Victorias Children, Wisconsin
Jennifer Allen, Founder
standbythechildren@gmail.com
War Aide – Nigeria, Africa
(Trauma Informed Practices)
Faith Based Advisory Leaders
Greater True Vine F.B.H. – Elder Charles Beamer
House for the Nations – Angel Nater, Orlando, Fl
Open Arms Community Church – Martin Palmer, Jacksonville Fl
Opportunities for Participation:
•Serving as a Q&A panelist
•Participating in a roundtable discussion
•Presenting as a keynote or featured speaker
•Facilitating a workshop or training session
•Sharing lived experience or survivor‑centered insight
•Offering professional or community‑based expertise
Summit Overview
The Global Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Summit brings together Advocates, Survivors, Policymakers, Educators, Service Providers, Faith Based to confront the urgent and interconnected issues of domestic violence, gender‑based violence, and human trafficking.
Summit Purpose
This summit serves as a dynamic platform for education, collaboration, and policy development. It features keynote speakers, survivor‑led panels, interactive workshops, and solution‑driven roundtables designed to inspire action, elevate survivor voices, and advance meaningful global change.
Objectives
1. Raise Awareness of the global impact, prevalence, and long‑term consequences of
domestic and gender‑based violence.
2. Promote Collaboration among government agencies, NGOs, survivor‑led
organizations, and international networks.
3. Develop Policy Recommendations that strengthen prevention, protection, and
prosecution efforts worldwide.
4. Empower Survivors to share their experiences, shape meaningful dialogue, and
inform sustainable global solutions.
5. Provide Training and Capacity Building for professionals, advocates, and community
leaders to strengthen effective response and prevention strategies.
Key Statistics (2024–2025 Data)
Violence Against Women:
• 1 in 3 women (30%) worldwide experience physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime, most often by an intimate partner (WHO).
• 1 in 4 women (26%) have experienced intimate partner violence specifically (WHO).
• 1 in 10 girls have experienced forced sexual acts before age 18 (UNICEF).
• 60% of female homicides are committed by an intimate partner or family member (UN
Women).
Violence Against Men:
• 1 in 6 men report experiencing domestic abuse in their lifetime (UN Women).
• Men are less likely to report sexual violence, but global estimates suggest 8% of men
experience sexual violence other than by a partner (WHO).
Sexual Violence: (General Population)
• Conflict‑related sexual violence continues to rise, with women and girls representing
the majority of documented cases (UN Security Council Report).
• Humanitarian crises significantly increased risk, with displaced women and girls
facing rates of sexual violence up to 3 times higher than non‑displaced populations
(UNHCR). (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. It is the UN agency
responsible for protecting refugees, displaced people, and stateless individuals, and for
supporting countries in providing shelter, safety, and long‑term solutions.
Children & Adolescents:
• 1 in 4 children experience physical, sexual, or emotional violence before age 18.
( WHO).
• Child sexual abuse affects 1 in 5 girls and 1 in 13 boys globally
(CDC/WHO Meta‑analysis).
• Online exploitation cases have surged, with reports increasing by over 80% since
2020 (INTERPOL).
Economic Impact
• Domestic violence costs the global economy an estimated $1.5 trillion annually, equal
to 2% of global GDP (World Bank).