Staying connected with JPus and findaJP through social media networks has many benefits. Active engagement with social media is an important aspect of every business – that includes JPus, findaJP and your JP biz, too. You don’t need to be involved on every platform, but pick one or two and dig in! And, while you’re there, be sure to follow, like and love our pages, too. JPus Social Media Platforms It’s all about the officiant. Content just for you! A members-only Facebook group provides a forum for members to ask questions of one another, brainstorm ideas and share stories. The […]
Officiating in a prison or Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility takes preparation. The Marriage License Like weddings that take place outside of a detention center, a marriage license is required before an officiant may proceed with a ceremony. After the not-incarcerated member of the couple applies for the marriage license, the town clerk goes to the facility to obtain the incarcerated person’s signature. The couple must also apply for permission to wed, secured from the warden. Behind the Scenes Help Having a buddy on the inside can make your experience smoother. Connect with the prison chaplain or social worker. This will […]
This article is part 1 of a two-part series on trafficking. Marriage as a Doorway for Traffickers Human trafficking is when people are treated as objects and bought, sold or exploited for another’s benefit. Coercion, fraud, threats or violence are used for the purpose of commercial sexual exploitation, forced labor or sexual slavery. Marriage is used as a doorway for traffickers. Trafficking happens to adults and children, people of all genders, races, religions and socioeconomic statuses. Definitions Trafficking: No movement is needed. Someone may never leave their home and be trafficked. Sex Trafficking: Trafficking of adults for sex by force, fraud, […]
Couples Who Click, Click with Their Perfect Officiant Most couples, when they reach out to an officiant on findaJP, only contact one. They read through the profiles until they feel a connection with a JP or notary. And then they send them a note or make a call. We know this because when couples use the findaJP contact form, a copy is sent to JPus. Here is a sampling of recent messages. Note how they feel a connection to the JP before reaching out: “After reading your profile on findaJP.com, I liked the part when you said you welcome couples […]
At JPus, we spend a lot of energy bringing couples to findaJP.com, so they can find their perfect marriage officiant. Once they land on our pages, we don’t want to give them a reason to follow leads to other sites before they get a chance to learn more about you. We also want to avoid missed connection from couples who are ready to make contact. With that in mind, we encourage all members to follow the guidelines listed in this article when using links on findaJP.com or JPus.org. Following these tips will help all members attract more visitors, retain couples’ attention, […]
