Women's History Month, celebrated in March, commemorates women’s vital contributions to society throughout history. The growing recognition of women’s value — while long overdue — is welcome, and opportunities for…
Category: Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking
Examining the Intersection of Black History and Human Trafficking
In learning about the history of the United States and comparing it to human trafficking, it’s evident that Black history and human trafficking are connected.
Advocacy to Eliminate Five-Year Statute of Limitations for Sex Trafficking Crimes
LifeWay Director of Education and Advocacy Josephine Crisostomo attended a press conference January 18 in support of legislation to eliminate the five-year statute of limitations for sex trafficking and child…
Shedding Light on Human Trafficking: A Guide for National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
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…
How Human Trafficking and Conscious Consumerism Are Connected
‘Tis the season for stuff. After the Christmas rush and in the midst of New Year’s resolutions, many of us consider — and reconsider — our relationship with things. We’ve…
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…
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…
10 Signs of Hope for the Future
The fight against human trafficking can sometimes be overwhelmingly sad and difficult. While it is important to keep survivors' suffering and pain at the forefront of our minds, it is…