Survivor, Author & Missing Persons Advocate; Co-Founder of Cleveland Family Center for Missing Children & Adults; Co-Author of "Hope: A Memoir of Survival in Cleveland"

Cleveland, OH, USA
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Gina DeJesus Biography

Gina DeJesus is an American survivor, author, and advocate recognized for her work in missing persons advocacy and trauma recovery. At age 14, DeJesus was abducted while walking home from middle school in Cleveland and held captive by Ariel Castro, along with Michelle Knight and Amanda Berry. The three women escaped nearly a decade later, drawing international attention to issues surrounding abduction, survivor trauma, and systemic failures in protecting missing individuals.

After her escape, DeJesus became active in advocacy and public speaking, sharing her experience to raise awareness about trauma and recovery. She partnered with Amanda Berry to co-author the memoir "Hope: A Memoir of Survival in Cleveland," with Mary Jordan and Kevin Sullivan, which became a New York Times bestseller. DeJesus and Berry have discussed their experiences in interviews with "20/20," contributing to national conversations about survivor support and resilience.

DeJesus is a member of the Northeast Ohio AMBER Alert Committee, where she has participated in law enforcement training and helped develop the AMBER Alert Family Response Plan. She also collaborates with the U.S. Marshals Missing Children Unit, focusing on improving outcomes for missing children and their families.

DeJesus co-founded the Cleveland Family Center for Missing Children and Adults with her cousin, Sylvia Colon. The organization provides free services to families searching for missing loved ones and is located near the site of her captivity. The center offers support, resources, and training for law enforcement, aiming to improve engagement with families of the missing.

Known for her role as a Cleveland abduction survivor, DeJesus has used her platform to advocate for hope, trauma recovery, and systemic change. Her ongoing work supports families across Northeast Ohio and contributes to national efforts in missing persons advocacy.

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