AntiTrafficking
Texas Brings a New Perspective
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 …
Trafficking in South Dakota?
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 …
Apps to Beware
Parenting in the digital age can be scary. It’s easier when you’re equipped with the knowledge of what to look for. Below is a list of apps that are commonly used for online sexual exploitation or sex trafficking. SOCIAL MEDIA APPS GAMING APPS DATING APPS CHATTING APPS How do I protect my child online? Internet …
Shine a Light on Slavery Day
“Nothing happens just because we are aware of modern-day slavery, but nothing will ever happen until we are.“ -Gary Haugen, CEO of International Justice Mission Did you know there are currently more people trapped in slavery than ever before in history? 500,000 American women and children are actively trafficked in the United States daily. Most …