Human trafficking is a profoundly painful experience, exacerbated when the exploiter is known to a survivor as her father, partner, mother, aunt, uncle, or sibling. Sometimes, more than one family…
Author: Karen Holloman
Fair Trade: Business that puts people and planet first
October is Fair Trade Month-a time to reflect on how we, as consumers, can make a difference in the lives of workers around the world. Let's explore: What is Fair…
A Labor Day Perspective
Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer-a three-day weekend celebrated with backyard barbecues and back-to-school sales. Officially, Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers.…
Teachers Educate and Empower Students to Fight Human Trafficking
An important step to taking action against human trafficking is to raise awareness within our communities. Educators are a key ally in the fight against human trafficking. We chatted with…
Recap of Virtual Screening of 13th: Exploring the intersection of race, criminal justice and human trafficking
What do you think of when you hear the word “prisoner?” Does our current understanding of “criminal” need reforming? Is state-imposed labor a form of human trafficking? Tori Curbelo, Manager…
WINGS Graduates Discover: “Behind Every Great Woman is Herself”
The positive energy and excitement for the first WINGS graduation ceremony was evident in the smiling faces of the participants, who had collaborated to plan the virtual event. Wearing mortar…
When Art Has the Power to Heal: Virtual Exhibits Connect Viewers with Survivors’ Experiences
Creating and viewing art has been a form of therapy throughout history. Before I came to LifeWay Network, I worked at a family shelter where I consistently found art to…
3 Things We Learned from the Department of State’s Annual Trafficking In Persons (TIP) Report
The Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report marked its 20th anniversary in June. Each year, the US Department of State creates and submits a report of global human trafficking updates and…
Checking our Assumptions about Child Labor
In the spirit of recent calls to reform institutional racism in America, we need to better understand our assumptions about each other and the world. June 12 marked World Day…
Meet Catherine Mason, Director of Development & Leadership Giving
Fortunately for LifeWay Network, when Catherine Mason was furloughed during the Covid-19 pandemic, she didn't spend time lounging on the couch. Instead, she posted her resume. Following her passion and…