National Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Would a survivor be comfortable in your church?

Would a survivor be comfortable in your church?

Over the 11+ years REST has been walking alongside victims and survivors of sex trafficking and the sex trade, we’ve heard countless stories and reasons why survivors don’t feel welcome in churches—even when they are devout Christians.

Five Ways to Raise Awareness

Five Ways to Raise Awareness

Human trafficking occurs 365 days a year, so, even outside of January when the topic of sex trafficking isn’t as prevalent in your social media feeds, we want to invite you to continue to participate in raising awareness of this problem in our region and society. Here are five ways you can continue your advocacy for victims and survivors of sex trafficking:

10 Ways You Can Help End Sexual Exploitation

10 Ways You Can Help End Sexual Exploitation

“What can I do?” We hear this question—in all of its nuances—a lot at REST—and we love this question.

When first learning about the problem of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation—that thousands of women, men, and children are being exploited right here in the United States every day, it can be paralyzing. It can feel hopeless. The problem can feel too big for any one person to make a difference.

But—as long as there are people who respond to hearing of pain and suffering with the desire (met with action) to make the world a better place—there is hope. As long as people are still asking the question, “What can I do?” or, “What can *I* do?”, we will respond with options.

What *is* sex trafficking?

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. As we join the many voices raising awareness this month, we want to take some time to offer some clarity around the language we use, and help correct some common misconceptions.