Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 1318

Tonight's special guest is Monica Tanner from Inverness, Florida, who says, "Someone very dear that I love very much became a victim and I have personally seen what it does to a child." Monica is currently serving as Ms. Florida Elite 2016 and will be competing for the Ms. USA America title representing the All World Beauties Pageant Organization. A single mother of 3, Monica is an account executive in the Home Care Industry. Her purpose as an advocate is to educate, bring awareness, and prevent child sexual abuse, exploitation, and trafficking. Monica has been advocating for 3 years. Currently a professional volunteer with Soldiers Against Child Abuse, Monica was a National Spokesperson for MACA, and formed the first March Against Child Abuse walk in Citrus County, Florida, in April 2015. She's teamed up with Fans Against Child Abusein their toy drives, and has educational banners displayed at public parks, beaches, and businesses. Monica received a Proclamation from City Mayor of Crystal River making April Child Abuse Awareness Month. She has worked with State Representative Jimmie T. Smith, receiving a letter of recommendation to be appointed to The Congressional Coalition of Child Abuse. Monica says” The Nation needs to come together to fight this silent epidemic. Education is the key in Prevention.” She goes on, "I'm currently Ms. Florida Elite 2016, and my platform is speaking up and against child abuse."