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…
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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.
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…
A Back to School Guide to Help Prevent Human Trafficking
As the school year begins, LifeWay Network has created a back-to-school guide to help students, parents and teachers build an understanding of the realities of and prevent human trafficking. What…
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…