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Speaker Information
Speaker - Janet Campbell, CEO and President of the Joy Smith Foundation
Janet Campbell has been an integral part of the Joy Smith Foundation since its inception, serving as a dedicated volunteer. In 2021, she assumed the position of President and CEO. Under Janet’s leadership the Foundation has expanded nationally and developed a number of critical strategic partnerships.
Janet draws daily inspiration from her role leading the Foundation. She acknowledges the immense strength exhibited by victims and survivors of sex trafficking, individuals who have endured unimaginable abuse and horrors. Their resilience and strength, demonstrated by their very survival, serve as a constant source of motivation for Janet.
Just as darkness surrenders to dawn, so too must ignorance yield to understanding. In our shared journey toward enlightenment, we, as a unified community, must awaken to the harrowing reality of human trafficking lurking within our midst. – Janet Campbell
Janet spearheaded the “See the Trafficking Signs” campaign, a compelling national awareness and education initiative aimed at preventing Canadian youth from falling victim to the sex trafficking. This campaign enlightens the public about the common signs that someone may be at risk of being groomed and coerced into sex trafficking.
In October 2021, Janet led the Foundation’s launch of the National Human Trafficking Education Centre. NHTEC provides education and tools to help Canadians across the country learn to recognize the signs of human trafficking to prevent this crime from occurring. A wide variety of webinars, in person seminars, and virtual training programs are offered to individuals such as parents, teachers and youth, as well as professionals who work with survivors.
In the fall of 2023, Janet was invited to be Canada’s sole representative at the Trafficking in Persons Project as part of the International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP), a professional exchange program organized by the U.S. Department of State. This program brought together accomplished professionals nominated by U.S. embassies across the globe from 24 countries to engage in discussions about combating human trafficking.
Beyond her involvement with the Foundation, Janet boasts extensive leadership experience in guiding the growth of various technology and service-based organizations. This wealth of business acumen enables Janet to approach the complex issue of Canadian human trafficking with innovative perspectives, providing effective solutions for survivor rehabilitation and public education.
Speaker - Bethany Jantzi, MSc, DPC, Registered Professional Counsellor at Free From Control
Bethany Jantzi is a coercive control consultant and educator holding an MSc in the Psychology of Coercive Control. She helps professionals and organizations understand the psychological mechanisms of coercive control across contexts from intimate relationships and workplace coercion to cults and high-control groups, with particular expertise in grooming and trauma-coerced attachment. Bethany provides coercive control assessments and expert consultation, including direct work with individuals navigating these dynamics.
Speaker - Detective Constable Daniel Raymond with South Simcoe Police Service
Detective Constable Daniel Raymond is an experienced investigator with the South Simcoe Police Service whose work has included human trafficking, violent crime and complex criminal investigations. He was a member of the investigative team for Project Chameleon, a significant human-trafficking investigation in South Simcoe, and has provided community education on human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Detective Constable Raymond has been recognized by South Simcoe Police Service for Excellence in Investigation.