Smart to share recovery at luncheon

Family Compass announces Elizabeth Smart as the featured speaker for its 2022 North Star Luncheon, an annual fundraiser to raise awareness on how to stop child abuse before it occurs, on Monday, April 25 at Dallas Country Club. An advocate for change related to child abduction, recovery, programs and national legislation, Smart’s own abduction was one of the most followed cases of our time. After being held prisoner for nine grueling months, police safely returned her back to her family.  She triumphantly testified before her captors and the world about the very private nightmare she suffered during her abduction, which ultimately led to a conviction. “We are so honored to have Elizabeth Smart as our keynote speaker for the North Star Luncheon this year. She is truly an inspiration to us all as an advocate against sexual violence, including prevention, recovery and advocacy,” said Ona Foster, CEO of Family Compass. Sponsorships and tickets are available now at family-compass.org/events. — Kristi Bare