4 myths and misconceptions about human trafficking
The Salvation Army presents the first of what will be monthly webinars on various social justice issues. Television shows and movies often paint a sensationalized picture of a person victimized by human trafficking: a child snatched off the street and forced
6 resources to become more aware and engaged against human trafficking
While The Salvation Army has a long history of working in social justice since its inception in 1865, strengthening its response to modern slavery and human trafficking has become a global priority—and for good reason. It’s estimated that more than
10 Bible verses to illuminate human trafficking and modern slavery
Restoration, renewal and reconciliation are offered to everyone through Christ’s sacrificial death and resurrection (Ephesians 2:14-18). This powerfully demonstrates God’s love for us and the value placed on humanity. In Jesus, God was prepared to make this self-offering in order
3 biblical stories of God’s restoration
Human trafficking strikes at the heart of what it means for humanity to be created in God’s image. It dehumanizes individuals who are trafficked, denying them their God-given value and worth and robbing them of their dignity and autonomy. Motivated
Billboard promotes help line for Montana human trafficking survivors
There’s a new feature at The Salvation Army’s Billings, Montana, warehouse: a billboard promoting a help line for human trafficking survivors. The message? Hope. The 24-hour helpline, named the Hope Line, is manned by volunteers of Montana-based anti-human trafficking nonprofit Her
West’s anti-trafficking coordinator takes new international role
Moving to an international role while staying in the West By Hillary Jackson - After years of leading anti-human trafficking efforts as the Western Territory’s Territorial Anti-Trafficking Initiatives Coordinator, Priscilla Santos has taken a new role with the International Social Justice Commission
How to fight human trafficking during COVID-19
It is not a surprise that people are even more vulnerable to trafficking during the COVID-19 crisis, especially those who are on the margins. For individuals who are new to the topic of human trafficking and are looking to get
10 things you didn’t know about human trafficking
The International Labour Organization estimates that there are 40.3 million survivors of human trafficking globally. According to the Polaris Project, traffickers use violence, threats, deception, debt bondage and other manipulative tactics to force people to engage in commercial sex or
An invitation to learn more about anti-trafficking
By Lisa Smith, Lt. Colonel - Dear friends, Human trafficking is all around us and in our own neighborhoods. This fastest-growing crime is fueled by many challenges: family break-down, pornography, poverty, entertainment culture and more. Our ignorance also plays a part for
Donor establishes anti-trafficking endowment
Lemoyne Gooding, a retired longtime employee, seeks assistance, awareness for survivors. By Kathy Lovin - Lemoyne Gooding—who retired from The Salvation Army Western Territory in 2014 after more than three decades of service—has established the Gooding Anti-Trafficking Endowment. At 95, Gooding said she
The truth about human trafficking: 10 things you didn’t know
It’s safe to say most people have heard of human trafficking. Perhaps you’ve learned about it through social media, at church or even reading through this very magazine. And while it’s an exciting time in the anti-trafficking movement due to
10 ways you can fight human trafficking
When I first began to learn about human trafficking while I was in college—more than 10 years ago now—I was convicted of two things. First, I knew that this industry that exploits men, women and children needed to be stopped.