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February 9, 2022Activism, Human Trafficking, Labor Trafficking, marignalized, Media Literacy, Mental Health, mercy, Resources, Social Media, Uncategorized fake news, Human Trafficking, media literacy, Social media by Victoria Fisher

The Importance of Media Literacy

On average, adults spend close to 8 hours a day on the internet [1]. Teens, ages 13-18, spend an average of 9 hours on media each day [2]. That’s research from a 2015 survey, imagine how much those averages have gone up in the last eight years! If we are spending excessive amounts of time on social media, how do […]

February 2, 2022Church, Devotion, Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, Justice, Labor Trafficking, marignalized, mercy, Pornography, Prostitution, Uncategorized endhumantrafficking, hopeandhealing, humantrafficking, pornography by Kevin Austin

Pornography: A Link to Human Trafficking

Is there a link between pornography and human trafficking? Pornography is like a big bag filled with many different kinds of poisonous snakes. According to Fight the New Drug, in 2015, 4.3 billion hours of pornography was watched on a single website (Pornhub). 88% of this pornography depicts violence accompanying sex acts. And watching pornography has been shown to increase […]

January 24, 2022Activism, Homelessness, Human Trafficking, Labor Trafficking, marignalized, Mental Health, mercy, Resources, Uncategorized by Victoria Fisher

Mental Health and Human Trafficking

Mental health isn’t talked about enough. It isn’t prioritized enough. Most don’t even fully understand what mental health is. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Mental health is our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy […]

January 14, 2022Activism, Domestic Violence, Environment, Homelessness, Human Trafficking, Justice, Labor Trafficking, marignalized disasters, environmental, humantrafficking, naturaldisasters by Emily Hlavka Freed

Environmental Disasters Can Lead to Human Trafficking

Myth: Environmental disasters aren’t linked to human trafficking. Truth: Environmental disasters, like drought, floods, fires, and climate change create vulnerable situations which may lead to trafficking. Imagine: Your family is experiencing a natural disaster and are unable to return home because it is no longer safe to do so. As you are leaving your home you take only what you […]

January 3, 2022Activism, Homelessness, Human Trafficking, Labor Trafficking, marignalized, Uncategorized, United States endhumantrafficking, Human Trafficking, trafficking by Victoria Fisher

Human Trafficking May Exist in Your Neighborhood

Human trafficking affects 40.3 million of the 7.6 billion people in this world [1]. Human trafficking happens all over the United States every day, year-round, in small towns, suburban areas, large cities, and rural communities. The truth is not all human trafficking involves sexual exploitation, it may include the use of a person for free or forced labor. So let’s […]

Last month in Yakima, Washington, a woman was arrested for trafficking her 15-year-old daughter for sex in order to purchase drugs.* This occurs too frequently. How could a mother end up this way? What’s in the mind and hearts of men who buy sex from 15-year-olds? The mother and daughter were working together – what?! This all too frequent situation conveys […]

What is Wunders? One of the most vulnerable times in a young woman’s life is when she begins to menstruate. Menstruation around the globe comes with shame, uncertainty, and anxiety. It also is accompanied by lots of questions and concerns – “will I have monthly supplies?” or “Will I be able to attend school this month?” Wunders seeks and understands […]

The word “justice” can be a divisive word today. Put “social” or “racial” in front of the word and some people start fuming. However, the word “justice” is actually a biblical word. The Hebrew word, “tzedakah”, is translated as “righteousness,” “fairness,” or “justice.” It’s a word closely tied to philanthropy. In the Hebrew language, the closest word to philanthropy is […]

September 20, 2021Activism, Human Trafficking, Justice, Resources, Uncategorized activist, covid19, endhumantrafficking, freedom, run, runforfreedom, setfreemovement, virtual by Victoria Fisher

Central Valley SFM Run’s in the Direction of Freedom

Written by: Victoria Fisher, SFM Communications Specialist The Central Valley Set Free Movement team is preparing for their 6th annual Freedom Run 5k. With human trafficking as the fastest-growing criminal industry, the team took action to raise awareness. In past years, the Central Valley team has had great success! Each year, of course, brings its own new challenges, as well […]

Moving Forward in Hope Through Community Partnerships

Written by: Erin McClelland, SFM Leader of Set Free Genesee Throughout the Set Free Movement’s onboarding process for new leaders, the word “community” has been a focal point of our discussions. SFM Director, Kevin Austin, reminds us that community involvement is essential to carry out the mission and vision of the Set Free Movement. It takes community collaborations and essential […]

Pornography: A Link to Human Trafficking

Mental Health and Human Trafficking

Environmental Disasters Can Lead to Human Trafficking

Human Trafficking May Exist in Your Neighborhood

Mercy at the Margins

Wunders: An Anti-Trafficking Program

Love-Driven Justice

Central Valley SFM Run’s in the Direction of Freedom

Moving Forward in Hope Through Community Partnerships

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