We now know.
It's easy to believe human trafficking happens somewhere else, certainly not in our community and not near our children. We were wrong.
But there is always hope.
Why are we starting with sex trafficking?
Victims can be sold 15-40 times every 24 hours
“Within 48 hours of running away 1 out of 3 children are solicited for sex. Victims can be sold 15-40 times every 24 hours. 1 in 9 children receive online sexual solicitation.
- Human Trafficking Statistics & Resources, Selah Freedom
Trauma occurs repeatedly … and includes catastrophic…and entrapping trauma.
“For these victims, complex trauma occurs repeatedly and cumulatively, usually over a period of time and often includes catastrophic, deleterious and entrapping trauma that can be persistent and devastating.”
- Evelyn P. Boyer, Ph.D., as published in www.HumanTraffickingSearch.org
What is most consistently expressed is the lack of qualified shelter care.
Estimates for the number of people at risk of becoming trafficking victims in the United States varies widely, from 100,000 to 300,000. What is most consistently expressed is the … [lack] of qualified shelter care programs to aid victims in their healing and restoration back into society.
- National Trafficking Sheltered Alliance
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The National Trafficking Sheltered Alliance is a network of service providers committed to enhancing services and increasing access to care for survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
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The work of love is to keep lighting the way for millions of women still searching for a way out. For over 20 years, Thistle Farms has lit a pathway of healing and hope for women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction.