Think slavery and human trafficking are on the decline? Think again. There is heartbreaking growth in trafficking statistics. Human trafficking is the fastest-growing crime on the planet; it’s second only…
Category: Education
Safety Planning for Domestic Violence Survivors: A Crucial Step Toward Freedom
Domestic Violence Awareness Month encourages collective efforts to break the cycle of abuse and create a safer and more compassionate world. Safety planning for domestic violence survivors is one important aspect.
LifeWay Commemorates International Day of the World’s Indigenous People and Women’s Equality Day
This August, LifeWay Network recognizes and celebrates two important days: International Day of the World’s Indigenous People and Women’s Equality Day. While human trafficking can happen to anyone, BIPOC (Black,…
Takeaways from the US Department of State’s 2023 TIP Report
The 2023 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report released by the US State Department provides an assessment of government efforts to combat human trafficking worldwide. The 2023 TIP report highlights the…
Schools Can Help Prevent Human Trafficking: By Taking Action Now
It’s Fall again and school is in full swing, and unfortunately so are the human traffickers that target young adults. According to the Human Trafficking Hotline’s 2019 data, it is…
Exploring Safety Planning for Survivors
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…
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…