February 26, 2026 By Tori Curbelo, with Julianne Will Human trafficking doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It thrives in systems that have long devalued certain lives and certain labor. If…
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Breaking the Cycle: Understanding and Preventing Re-Trafficking
December 8, 2025By Julianne Will When a survivor of human trafficking escapes their trafficker, we often imagine the hardest part is over. But for too many, freedom is fragile. Without…
Tactics to Tackle Organized Networks of Traffickers
By Carolina Lenzo July 17, 2025 World Day Against Human Trafficking in Persons is fast approaching on July 30. The theme this year — “Human Trafficking is Organized Crime: End…
Black History Month and Human Trafficking: The Ongoing Fight for Equality and Justice
Black History Month is filled with celebrations and educational initiatives related to the contributions and achievements by African Americans in the United States. Yet it’s also a time for us…
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.
The Power of Empathy: Providing Safe Housing and Support for Survivors of Trafficking
In my work with LifeWay's safe houses, I have witnessed the incredible resilience and strength of survivors of trafficking. These survivors have faced countless closed doors, but when provided with…
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…
LifeWay Serves Needs of LGBTQ+ Survivors of Trafficking
The LGBTQ+ community has been among the most marginalized and vulnerable groups in our society.1 Among the numerous challenges and adversities that its members face on a daily basis, human…
Trauma, Foster Care and Trafficking Often Links in a Heartbreaking Chain
May is National Foster Care Month, and while much work is being done in the foster care system to bring hope to children in out-of-home care, there is an intersectionality…