“As My Sufferings Mounted I Soon Realized That There Were Two Ways In Which I Could Respond To My Situation – Either To React With Bitterness Or Seek To Transform The Suffering Into A Creative Force. I Decided To Follow The Latter Course.”
Martin Luther King Jr.
Khoury For Justice Political Action Committee
In Addition To Advancing And Fostering All Human Rights, This PAC Will Support Legislation And Candidates That Endorse, Advocate, And Champion Issues which Enhance Access To Fair, Equitable, And Equal Justice For All.
The Following List Of Specific Issues, Although Not Exclusive, Will Be The Focus Of The Khoury For Justice PAC.
Click a specific issue to see details
Law Enforcement Reform
To Reform/Change Policies and Procedures to Include Emphasis on De-Escalation, Use of Force and Mental Health, to Name a Few.
To Report A Complaint Against A Police Officer:
Miami-Dade County Independent Civilian Panel (ICP)
305-349-7525
City of Miami Civilian Investigative Panel (CIP)
305-960-4956
City of North Miami Citizens Investigative Board (CIB)
305-768-9983
DOJ Civil Rights Division-Miami
305-961-9001
DOJ Civil Rights Division- Washington D.C.
202-514-3847
1-855-856-1247 (toll free)
Human Trafficking
Millions of men, women and children are trafficked every year. The three major types of trafficking are:
Sex trafficking
Forced Labor trafficking
Debt Bondage
Safety of the victim and the community is paramount. Please stay vigilant and call the following numbers:
Report Suspected Trafficking: Federal Law Enforcement:
1-866-347-2423
To get help: National Human Trafficking Hotline:
1-888-373-7888
Elderly and Child abuse
Elderly and child abuse are defined as emotional, sexual or physical abuse of a child or an elder person. Review of policies and practices of day care centers and nursing homes should be conducted regularly.
In Florida call:
Report Suspected Elderly Abuse:
800-962-2873
Report Elderly mistreatment:
1-800-453-5145
Report Child in Immediate danger:
Call 911 or -800-962-2873
Report Child Mistreatment:
1-800-955-8771
Gun Control
Gun Violence has become a Health Crisis in Miami-Dade County and the Nation. As an Advocate for All Our Constitutional Rights including the 2nd Amendment, Responsible Gun Ownership and Common-Sense Regulations is Not Only the Right Position but it is the Most Compassionate Position.
Weapons of War and Firearm Open Carry Should Never Be Allowed on Our Streets or in our Communities.
If you own a gun, please remember to always always practice gun safety.
Firearms Safety Rules
Always Always treat every firearm as if it’s LOADED.
Always Always keep the gun’s muzzle pointed in a safe direction
Always Always keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to fire
Always Always know where your firearm’s muzzle is pointed, who is behind your target and who is in proximity
Firearm Storage
Use a firearm safety lock and store gun unloaded in a locked compartment not accessible to children and keep ammunition locked in a separate location away from the gun that is also not accessible by children.
Hate Crimes
Extremism, White-Supremacy, Anti-Semitic, Racism, among others have reached epidemic levels in the nation. Florida is one of the highest in the country that harbors white supremacist.
Department of Justice defines hate crime as: “A crime motivated by bias against race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. A crime + motivation for committing the crime based on biased = Hate Crime.”
We must have zero tolerance for this horrific criminal belief and action.
To report any suspicious activity:
1-800-225-5324 (Call-FBI)
FBI-Miami Office
754-703-2000
US Department of Justice
1-202-514-2000 (Main Switchboard)
Domestic Violence
This Issue Requires Extensive Discussion More Than I’m Able To Include In This Form. Therefore, I’m only Going to Provide the Definitions and Contact Information. However, The Most Important Thing I Can State Is That If You Believe You Are In this Situation, Please Speak Up and Seek Help. If you believe you are in danger, call 911 immediately.
The DOJ Office On Violence Against Women Definition: “Domestic Violence Is A Pattern of Abusive Behavior in Any Relationship That Is Used by One Partner to Gain or Maintain Power and Control Over Another Intimate Partner. Domestic Violence Can Be Physical, Sexual, Emotional, Economic, Psychological, Or Technological Actions or Threats of Actions or Other Patterns of Coercive Behavior That Influence Another Person Within an Intimate Partner Relationship.”
National Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7:
1-800-799-7233
SMS:
Text START to 88788
Domestic Crimes Investigations Unit:
305-418-7200
Miami-Dade County, Community Action and Human Services Department, Violence Prevention and Intervention Division
Advocates for Victims Safespace Shelter North, South, Central, and Empowerment Center
Hotline:
(305) 849-4523
Hotline:
1-800-500-1119
Calls are taken and available in English, Spanish, Creole and French
Mental Health/Suicide/Substance Abuse
The need for more access and availability of mental health providers is essential in all our Communities throughout the County. There must be an ongoing initiative for mental health and substance abuse awareness campaign to promote educational training and access to providers regardless of economic status by ALL elected officials. This is truly a major crisis in our country.
Please Remember:
You’re not alone, Help is available. If you or someone you care about discussed suicide or you believe that might be on their mind, please call 988 for help and advice immediately.
Statistics From CDC:
The National Institute for Mental Health is an excellent resource for information regarding mental health.
NIMH Information Resource Center
Available in English and Español
1-866-615-6464
Live Online Chat: Talk to a representative
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics
Miami-Dade County Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
For more information, call or visit:
www.miamidade.gov
Central Intake Unit
3140 NW 76th Street
Miami, FL 33147
305-694-2766
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AND HUMAN SERVICES
786-469-4600
Sexual Harassment
This issue requires extensive discussion more than I’m able to include in this form. Therefore, I’m only going to provide the definitions and contact information. However, the most important thing I can state is that if you believe you are in any of these situations, please speak up and seek help.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines sexual harassment as: “Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when this conduct explicitly or implicitly affects an individual’s employment, unreasonably interferes with an individual’s work performance, or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.”
For Questions:
1-800-669-4000
To file a complaint with EEOC:
1-800-669-6820
Sexual Assault/Rape
These issues require extensive discussion more than I’m able to include in this form. Therefore, I’m going to provide the definitions and contact information. However, the most important thing I can state regarding this issue is to please speak up and seek help.
USDHHS, Office on Women’s Health defines sexual assault: “as any type of sexual activity or contact that you do not consent to. Sexual assault can happen through physical force or threats of force or if the attacker gave the victim drugs or alcohol as part of the assault. Sexual assault includes rape and sexual coercion. In the United States, one in three women has experienced some type of sexual violence. If you have been sexually assaulted, it is not your fault, regardless of the circumstances.”
Law Enforcement agencies provide the following advice:
Call 911 as soon as possible. Your safety is of the upmost priority, make sure you are first in a safe environment.
Don’t wash or clean your body.
Don’t brush, comb, or clean any part of your body, including your teeth.
Don’t change clothes.
Don’t touch or change anything at the scene of the assault.
If you think you have been drugged, talk to the hospital staff about testing for date rape drugs.
National Sexual Assault 24/7 Hotline:
800-656-HOPE (4673)
Miami Dade Police Department – Special Victims Bureau 24/7 number:
305-715-3300
City of Miami Police Department list of contacts:
Woke vs. Sleep
Words absolutely matter! However, sometimes the definition of words is even more important. The usage of a word that inflames and misleads is irresponsible and dangerous. We have seen the consequences of how the spoken words used by individuals sparked dangerous results by individuals who took those words to extremes.
We the public must do our due diligence to fact-check anyone who might have an ulterior motive to misuse or mislead by using certain words or verbiage. We have a responsibility to do proper research and make sure we understand the correct meaning. It would be irresponsible to parrot those individuals without first verifying the verbiage and making sure we know the correct meaning. We must require those individuals to address the definition and how it applies to their statement. We should never be afraid to speak truth to power if any of us believe the word or statement is being used to just inflame or mislead.
Webster’s dictionary defines woke and sleep as:
Woke: ” chiefly US slang,: aware of and actively attentive to important societal facts and issues (especially issues of racial and social justice), past tense and past participle of WAKE”
Sleep: ” 1: the natural, easily reversible periodic state of many living things that are marked by the absence of wakefulness and by the loss of consciousness of one’s surroundings, is accompanied by a typical body posture (such as lying down with the eyes closed), the occurrence of dreaming, and changes in brain activity and physiological functioning is made up of cycles of non-REM sleep and REM sleep and is usually considered essential to the restoration and recovery of vital bodily and mental functions
A state resembling sleep: such as a :
state of torpid inactivity
DEATH put a pet cat to sleep also: TRANCE, COMA
the closing of leaves or petals especially at night
A state marked by a diminution of feeling followed by tingling my foot’s gone to sleep : the state of an animal during hibernation
Law Enforcement Reform
To Reform/Change Policies and Procedures to Include Emphasis on De-Escalation, Use of Force and Mental Health, to Name a Few.
To Report A Complaint Against A Police Officer:
Miami-Dade County Independent Civilian Panel (ICP)
305-349-7525
City of Miami Civilian Investigative Panel (CIP)
305-960-4956
City of North Miami Citizens Investigative Board (CIB)
305-768-9983
DOJ Civil Rights Division-Miami
305-961-9001
DOJ Civil Rights Division- Washington D.C.
202-514-3847
1-855-856-1247 (toll free)
Human Trafficking
Millions of men, women and children are trafficked every year. The three major types of trafficking are:
Sex trafficking
Forced Labor trafficking
Debt Bondage
Safety of the victim and the community is paramount. Please stay vigilant and call the following numbers:
Report Suspected Trafficking: Federal Law Enforcement:
1-866-347-2423
To get help: National Human Trafficking Hotline:
1-888-373-7888
Elderly and Child abuse
Elderly and child abuse are defined as emotional, sexual or physical abuse of a child or an elder person. Review of policies and practices of day care centers and nursing homes should be conducted regularly.
In Florida call:
Report Suspected Elderly Abuse:
800-962-2873
Report Elderly mistreatment:
1-800-453-5145
Report Child in Immediate danger:
Call 911 or -800-962-2873
Report Child Mistreatment:
1-800-955-8771
Gun Control
Gun Violence has become a Health Crisis in Miami-Dade County and the Nation. As an Advocate for All Our Constitutional Rights including the 2nd Amendment, Responsible Gun Ownership and Common-Sense Regulations is Not Only the Right Position but it is the Most Compassionate Position.
Weapons of War and Firearm Open Carry Should Never Be Allowed on Our Streets or in our Communities.
If you own a gun, please remember to always always practice gun safety.
Firearms Safety Rules
Always Always treat every firearm as if it’s LOADED.
Always Always keep the gun’s muzzle pointed in a safe direction
Always Always keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to fire
Always Always know where your firearm’s muzzle is pointed, who is behind your target and who is in proximity
Firearm Storage
Use a firearm safety lock and store gun unloaded in a locked compartment not accessible to children and keep ammunition locked in a separate location away from the gun that is also not accessible by children.
Hate Crimes
Extremism, White-Supremacy, Anti-Semitic, Racism, among others have reached epidemic levels in the nation. Florida is one of the highest in the country that harbors white supremacist.
Department of Justice defines hate crime as: “A crime motivated by bias against race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. A crime + motivation for committing the crime based on biased = Hate Crime.”
We must have zero tolerance for this horrific criminal belief and action.
To report any suspicious activity:
1-800-225-5324 (Call-FBI)
FBI-Miami Office
754-703-2000
US Department of Justice
1-202-514-2000 (Main Switchboard)
Domestic Violence
This Issue Requires Extensive Discussion More Than I’m Able To Include In This Form. Therefore, I’m only Going to Provide the Definitions and Contact Information. However, The Most Important Thing I Can State Is That If You Believe You Are In this Situation, Please Speak Up and Seek Help. If you believe you are in danger, call 911 immediately.
The DOJ Office On Violence Against Women Definition: “Domestic Violence Is A Pattern of Abusive Behavior in Any Relationship That Is Used by One Partner to Gain or Maintain Power and Control Over Another Intimate Partner. Domestic Violence Can Be Physical, Sexual, Emotional, Economic, Psychological, Or Technological Actions or Threats of Actions or Other Patterns of Coercive Behavior That Influence Another Person Within an Intimate Partner Relationship.”
National Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7:
1-800-799-7233
SMS:
Text START to 88788
Domestic Crimes Investigations Unit:
305-418-7200
Miami-Dade County, Community Action and Human Services Department, Violence Prevention and Intervention Division
Advocates for Victims Safespace Shelter North, South, Central, and Empowerment Center
Hotline:
(305) 849-4523
Hotline:
1-800-500-1119
Calls are taken and available in English, Spanish, Creole and French
Mental Health/Suicide/Substance Abuse
The need for more access and availability of mental health providers is essential in all our Communities throughout the County. There must be an ongoing initiative for mental health and substance abuse awareness campaign to promote educational training and access to providers regardless of economic status by ALL elected officials. This is truly a major crisis in our country.
Please Remember:
You’re not alone, Help is available. If you or someone you care about discussed suicide or you believe that might be on their mind, please call 988 for help and advice immediately.
Statistics From CDC:
The National Institute for Mental Health is an excellent resource for information regarding mental health.
NIMH Information Resource Center
Available in English and Español
1-866-615-6464
Live Online Chat: Talk to a representative
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics
Miami-Dade County Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
For more information, call or visit:
www.miamidade.gov
Central Intake Unit
3140 NW 76th Street
Miami, FL 33147
305-694-2766
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AND HUMAN SERVICES
786-469-4600
Sexual Harassment
This issue requires extensive discussion more than I’m able to include in this form. Therefore, I’m only going to provide the definitions and contact information. However, the most important thing I can state is that if you believe you are in any of these situations, please speak up and seek help.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines sexual harassment as: “Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when this conduct explicitly or implicitly affects an individual’s employment, unreasonably interferes with an individual’s work performance, or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.”
For Questions:
1-800-669-4000
To file a complaint with EEOC:
1-800-669-6820
Sexual Assault/Rape
These issues require extensive discussion more than I’m able to include in this form. Therefore, I’m going to provide the definitions and contact information. However, the most important thing I can state regarding this issue is to please speak up and seek help.
USDHHS, Office on Women’s Health defines sexual assault: “as any type of sexual activity or contact that you do not consent to. Sexual assault can happen through physical force or threats of force or if the attacker gave the victim drugs or alcohol as part of the assault. Sexual assault includes rape and sexual coercion. In the United States, one in three women has experienced some type of sexual violence. If you have been sexually assaulted, it is not your fault, regardless of the circumstances.”
Law Enforcement agencies provide the following advice:
Call 911 as soon as possible. Your safety is of the upmost priority, make sure you are first in a safe environment.
Don’t wash or clean your body.
Don’t brush, comb, or clean any part of your body, including your teeth.
Don’t change clothes.
Don’t touch or change anything at the scene of the assault.
If you think you have been drugged, talk to the hospital staff about testing for date rape drugs.
National Sexual Assault 24/7 Hotline:
800-656-HOPE (4673)
Miami Dade Police Department – Special Victims Bureau 24/7 number:
305-715-3300
City of Miami Police Department list of contacts:
Woke vs. Sleep
Words absolutely matter! However, sometimes the definition of words is even more important. The usage of a word that inflames and misleads is irresponsible and dangerous. We have seen the consequences of how the spoken words used by individuals sparked dangerous results by individuals who took those words to extremes.
We the public must do our due diligence to fact-check anyone who might have an ulterior motive to misuse or mislead by using certain words or verbiage. We have a responsibility to do proper research and make sure we understand the correct meaning. It would be irresponsible to parrot those individuals without first verifying the verbiage and making sure we know the correct meaning. We must require those individuals to address the definition and how it applies to their statement. We should never be afraid to speak truth to power if any of us believe the word or statement is being used to just inflame or mislead.
Webster’s dictionary defines woke and sleep as:
Woke: ” chiefly US slang,: aware of and actively attentive to important societal facts and issues (especially issues of racial and social justice), past tense and past participle of WAKE”
Sleep: ” 1: the natural, easily reversible periodic state of many living things that are marked by the absence of wakefulness and by the loss of consciousness of one’s surroundings, is accompanied by a typical body posture (such as lying down with the eyes closed), the occurrence of dreaming, and changes in brain activity and physiological functioning is made up of cycles of non-REM sleep and REM sleep and is usually considered essential to the restoration and recovery of vital bodily and mental functions
A state resembling sleep: such as a :
state of torpid inactivity
DEATH put a pet cat to sleep also: TRANCE, COMA
the closing of leaves or petals especially at night
A state marked by a diminution of feeling followed by tingling my foot’s gone to sleep : the state of an animal during hibernation