Salvation Army tackles risk of human trafficking as thousands flee Venezuela
A 7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck northern Venezuela Aug. 21 is the latest in a string of disasters that have caused nearly 7 percent of the country’s population to leave in the last two years. Economic and political factors have led
Serving newcomers, asylum seekers stalled at Mexican border
A Baja California shelter opened to serve Mexican nationals at risk of trafficking, but it’s become a safe haven for women and children from around the world. Gabrielle finally packed up and moved from her rural Mexican village to Tijuana to
New anti-trafficking initiative launched in Nebraska
A $1.5 million grant from the Dept. of Justice will fund a centralized, 24/7 intake service. The Salvation Army in Nebraska launched its new referral service last month to assist survivors of human trafficking across the state. The initiative is funded
Beyond the call
Frank Massolini advocates for trafficking victims as a warrior against exploitation through The Salvation Army. Most newlyweds spend their honeymoon celebrating a new chapter in life, but Frank Massolini found his to be a chance to help someone else start anew.
Marshall Islands vow to “Live Free”
Salvationists join others in support of victims of human trafficking. The Salvation Army in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) joined other groups Sept. 24 for RMI’s LIVE FREE DAY, when participants showed support for victims of human trafficking and
A prayer for victims of human trafficking
By Samson Nangole - Dear Loving Heavenly Father, We come to you today in praise and thanksgiving for creating all human beings in your likeness and image. We are all your beloved children and precious in your sight. We come before you
Salvation Army represented at trafficking hearing in Sacramento
Priscilla Santos, program coordinator for The Salvation Army Anti-Trafficking Services Program in Orange County, recently attended a meeting at the California State Capitol to share about The Salvation Army’s work in anti-human trafficking. Led by California Assembly Public Safety Committee Chair,
Coordinated effort launched in anti-trafficking
New international task force aims to connect professionals, resources The Salvation Army appointed a new anti-human trafficking task force to work with the International Social Justice Commission (ISJC) in promoting and coordinating anti-human trafficking response on behalf of the Army around
‘New Day’ for trafficking victims
Philadelphia anti-trafficking program plans creative social enterprise for clients. By Vivian Gatica - The Salvation Army Philadelphia Anti-Human Trafficking program recently received a $15,000 grant to launch a creative arts project for women living in its new drop-in center. Former trafficking victims will
Haven ATL fights trafficking in Atlanta
The Salvation Army works to undercut country’s largest commercial sex industry. By Tamara Stinson - Atlanta is one of only eight U.S. cities classified as an "alpha-world city" by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network and ranks fourth in the number
Stella Fella
After consistently seeing more women at events on trafficking than men, Stephanie Lorenzo, Project Futures founder, was surprised to hear a man speak about the issue. Canadian journalist Victor Malarek said the way to stop trafficking was through prevention. “Malarek said [the
Trafficked in America
“When I tried to get my things, I was stabbed almost to death,” Isabel said. “I was in the hospital for two months and I couldn’t walk for a year and half. They hit major arteries and nerves.” Isabel was born