I am not great at change. I love a fast-paced life (ask my kids and husband!), but I struggle with adapting to new routines—especially when a big decision is ahead of the change, which is why it took a lot of hard thought and prayer to leave my role at Traffick911 and pursue the next stage of my career as Chief Advancement Officer at Zero Abuse Project.
Read MoreI’ve been very reflective over the last few months. It’s been nearly two and a half years since I first started at Traffick911, and if you had told me then about the significance of summer and what it means for the boys and girls that we get to serve, I don’t think I would have fully grasped it…
Read MoreFBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge Chad Yarbrough is pleased to announce the selection of Traffick911 as the Dallas Division’s recipient of the 2023 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA). SAC Yarbrough recognized Program Director Cristy Lopez on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the Traffick911 headquarters in Addison, Texas.
Read MoreThe 2024 Dirty Dozen List has been revealed!
This year, the list of 12 mainstream contributors to sexual exploitation includes Big Tech companies, online retailers, and even a U.S. law that is at the root of all tech platform’s failure to prioritize safety.
What are Wednesday Wins? Well, our staff and board share a GroupMe (group text of sorts) called Wednesday Wins. Each Wednesday, a staff member sends a message calling for the ‘wins’ from the last week. Staff pipe in throughout the day, sharing small and big ‘wins’ about the youth and families in our care. It’s an intentional way we cultivate hearts of hope in this work—most days, it’s much easier to see what went wrong than to stop and notice what went right.
Read MoreThis #BlackHistoryMonth, our team focused on learning more about trafficking and Black youth. Each week during our all-staff meeting, team members discuss intersectional issues. Because you’re here, we know you care, so we're sharing these facts and resources to help educate our community and bring awareness to topics that demand our attention.
Read MoreJoin us on Thursday, January 25th, for a free special screening of Buying Her, an unflinching depiction from the point of view of survivors and buyers of sex trafficking.
Read MoreThis month is Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month, and we have so many great opportunities for you to get involved right now. Add these dates to your calendar—you will not want to miss them!
Read MoreGrooming is the building of a false relationship to gain the trust of another individual for the purpose of manipulation or exploitation. Predators groom kids, either online or in person, in order to exchange explicit photos, engage in sexual activity, or for financial gain.
Read MoreCultivating relational safety with your kids creates a grounding in them that will guide their decision-making in the future. Creating an atmosphere of emotional safety and relational wholeness is the most effective way to protect your family from vulnerability.
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