Today is World Book Day! To celebrate, we’ve put together a list of recommended reading that you can use to learn about human trafficking and related topics. Scroll to find each book cover and a brief description. Renting Lacy The average age of entry into prostitution in America is 13 years old. Forced into a …
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Join Us! Lace up your running shoes and be part of something meaningful! Esthers Rising is thrilled to host our 2nd Annual 5K “Run for the One” in Rapid City, SD. Enjoy an energizing 3.1 mile run from Founders Park to Sioux Park and back while supporting adolescent survivors of trafficking. 🗓️ DATE: Saturday, May …
Last week, our team had the privilege of attending the National Christian Conference on Sexual Exploitation in Louisville, KY—and what a powerful experience it was. From moments of worship that anchored us in hope, to eye-opening sessions that deepened our understanding, the conference was a time of restoration, learning, and unity. We were moved by …
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In today’s digital age, pornography is more accessible than ever. With just a few clicks, individuals of any age can consume explicit content in the privacy of their homes. While many view pornography as a harmless or even normalized aspect of modern culture, the industry has a dark underbelly that is rarely discussed—the connection between …
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Get Educated. Human trafficking has been reported in all 50 states. Do you know what to look for? Check out our other blog posts to learn more about the signs and more. Share What You Know. Awareness only works as a preventative measure when a community binds together to look out for one another. Sharing your knowledge …
I recently attended the South Dakota Community Response to Child Abuse Conference. This year, much of the content focused on online exploitation and the effects of technology on children. It was very informative, challenging and confirming to the work we are doing through Esthers Rising. The term “digital child” refers to children who are born …
“It has been almost 6 years since my husband and I gave a shaky yes to stepping into the world of foster care. We knew little about the ins and outs of the preparation that it would take for our home and family. We knew little about the process of making the decision to say …
Many people think the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and hunting season are the only two events in our state when sex trafficking and sexual exploitation rear their ugly faces. If that were the case, the only people arrested for those crimes would be out-of-state-people in town for the Sturgis Rally or annual hunting trip. It would …
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This past month Cheri Hartman, the Executive Director of Development, Matt Tramp, the Community Engagement Coordinator, and I, the Executive Director of Operations, traveled to central Texas to tour a residential home that has done what we have been called to do… provide healing to adolescent girls that have been sex trafficked. For the past …
As our Black Hills businesses begin moving into their longer summer hours and we see the yearly uptick in tourist traffic begin, we are reminded that human trafficking did not take a break over our cold months. A common misunderstanding that we hear as we have opportunity to speak with others about human trafficking is …
