SHAN UPDATE 1-22-14:  Last Friday evening we had the privilege of giving 10 women whom are struggling with drug addiction and prostituting the opportunity to enter detox and long term residential treatment. As the Camden County Metro PD conducted a sweep of Broadway, SHAN team members were waiting in the wings in a staging area off Broadway. Our SHAN jpg LOGO 4-19-11team had the opportunity to share complete mental, physical and emotional health assessments, as well as be screened for pregnancy, STD's,and speak directly with two outreach workers from a faith based discipleship/rehab program in NY. The ladies were also given the opportunity to be sheltered immediately if they needed detox.There was also a victim's advocate present to provide practical care for any of the women who were there. We are so very grateful to the CCMetro PD as well as the prosecutor's office as we are seeking to provide a way out of this lifestyle, and to provide real hope and healing to these women. They are someone's daughter, mother, sister and friend and it is our prayer that in time change will occur one life at a time. Seven of the women had warrants, which meant they had to go I to the CCJail. Our plan is to follow them there. Three of those Seven desired help immediately, but the warrant prevented them from being able to leave on the spot. Three other women who had no warrants received summons. They did not desire treatment and were releases back to the street. Please pray that over time we will see an increased desire for change, and that God's favor will continue to rest on this very unique initiative. We also plan to go after the men ("Johns"), who so boldly come into town to pick up these women. The first names of the ladies will be on the SHAN page. Please pray that God will do what only he can in their hearts and lives and that we will continually rely on Him for direction and wisdom as we move forward. Please keep our police chief and our CCMetro officers in your prayers they serve us so sacrificially day and night, 24/7. Pray for strength, safety, and encouragement as they're taking back our streets and making our city a safe place to be. We thank God for them and all of you. We love you guys, Brenda and the SHAN team.