by Sabrina Zottoli, LifeWay Social Worker There are many benefits of horticultural therapy. It has been shown to improve cognitive, psychological, emotional, physical, social and financial wellbeing. Here at Lifeway,…
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World Day against Trafficking in Persons: Interview with former LifeWay Resident
This interview with a former resident was held in honor of the World Day against Trafficking in Persons. This conversation was conducted and translated by Dayana Eugene, a host community…
Reflections on the Pandemic’s Impact on Human Trafficking and LifeWay Network’s Programs
At the onset of the pandemic, LifeWay was approached by concerned individuals who wanted to learn more about what staff was seeing on the ground. I offered thoughts on virtual…
Forced and Child Marriage In the United States: Why it matters to anti-trafficking advocates
Reflect back on your life as an adolescent. Perhaps memories flood your mind—the good, the bad, and everywhere in between. These memories for you may include trips to the park,…
Spotlight on Social Work: Interview with LifeWay’s Social Worker, Sabrina Zottoli
March is Social Work Awareness Month! During this time, we celebrate the field of social work and recognize those who do this important work. LifeWay is proud to have an…
#ShedLightHT: Why Human Trafficking Conspiracy Theories are Harmful
This blog post is part of a series for LifeWay’s #ShedLightHT campaign in recognition of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month With so much misinformation about human trafficking circulating…
#ShedLightHT: LifeWay speaks with artist Radhika Gupta-Buckley
This blog post is part of a series for LifeWay Network’s #ShedLightHT campaign in recognition of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month Radhika Gupta-Buckley is a New York-based artist.…
#ShedLightHT: Debunking Human Trafficking Myths, Sharing Truths
By Sharon Lanser and Tori Curbelo This blog post is part of a series for LifeWay Network’s #ShedLightHT campaign in recognition of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month There…
LifeWay Network Names 2020 Freedom Award Honorees
LifeWay Network is proud to announce our 2020 Freedom Award Honorees: ● Sr. Joan Dawber, Founder and Former Executive Director of LifeWay Network ● Dr. Anita Lightburn, Professor at Fordham…
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…