10 Ways Parents Can Protect Their Children from Sex Trafficking
One of the most frequent questions we are asked is, “How do I protect my children from predators?” Numerous social […] […]
Looking for love during Quarantine?
If you are single and living alone right now, It’s natural to reach out for some companionship and human interaction using online dating […] […]
Technology and Trafficking – Keeping your loved ones safe.
Quarantine has us all a little on edge. Giving our kids more screen time seems like a great idea to […] […]
An Update from the Tampa Chapter: Moving Forward
In Florida, hurricane season and the stifling summer heat have arrived. Even though our state is gradually opening up, COVID-19 […] […]
You won’t Believe The Effect Pornography has on Children
Pornography is a topic that is hardly ever discussed, mostly because many who watch porn feel an enormous amount of shame brought on by others or themselves. Many young adults have personally shared with me that the desire to watch porn has stemmed from their childhood. I used to be naive to the fact that pornography could ever stem from a person’s childhood and carry for years into adulthood. As I reflect, I realize I was exposed to porn when I was 8 years old and I thank God it never became […]
Dating During COVID-19. The Good and the Bad.
I don’t know about you, but I have been trying to navigate through the new “social distancing” norm the best I can; but it has been rough! I am a people person. I enjoy being around people most of the time— different people that is, not just the ones I live with! I can only imagine the difficulty of adding a relationship to the mix while under a stay at home order. How will new relationships last? Are people being creative during this time or just giving up?As I think about different avenues of […]
COVID-19 and Human Trafficking. What is Happening Right Now?
The global COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated incredible societal changes that few people were anticipating. If you are self-isolating and figuring out how to work from home while homeschooling your children or you have just been laid off, we sympathize. Rahab’s Daughters is dealing with unexpected challenges, too.Thanks to COVID-19 our phones are ringing double time with women either trying to escape trafficking or because they are abandoned by their traffickers. Imagine being forced to provide […]
Tampa Chapter Launches with Successful “Trafficking in Our Neighborhood” Event
The Tampa Chapter has officially launched! And what a launch it has been – we haven’t yet secured the new safe house scheduled to open in June and we already have two rescues! Our chapter was received with open arms by the Tampa Bay area with more than 20 eager attendees to our kickoff event, “Trafficking in Our Backyard”. They came from all over the Bay area: Tampa, St. Pete, Sarasota and Clearwater to hear Sam present the cold, hard facts on trafficking activities here.It was sobering to hear […]
How Does Someone Become Trafficked at Super Bowl?
Cammie was a college student struggling to pay her tuition when she met her trafficker. He was a charismatic Romeo Trafficker who lured her into a relationship, promising to help and allow her to safely and quickly earn money by dancing for clients. Instead, he forced her into prostitution for two years. *Names have been changed to protect the rescue’s identity. How did this happen? Her story began in Manhattan, New York, where she encountered her trafficker. His charisma and ability to initiate […]
How do Organizations Fight Human Trafficking During the Super Bowl?
For the past 7 years, Rahab’s Daughters has visited the city that hosts the Super Bowl to help rescue potential human trafficking victims. This year, Rahab’s Daughters staff, along with 16 volunteers, visited both Orlando and Miami, FL for to perform rescues at both the Pro Bowl and Super Bowl. Our mission involves several partner organizations, whose help with on the ground coordination, data collection and analysis, and tireless labor is invaluable.According to the ASU School of Social Work, […]