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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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 …
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 …
“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 …
