When we talk about restoring a victim of trafficking considerations must include if they have something to be restored to. Do they have anywhere or anything to which they want to return? (as in the definition above by the American Heritage Dictionary: “an original or normal condition; placed in a former position or location”) Perhaps […]
Built-In Guardrails For When You Aren’t There
Part of the role of parents to effectively protect their kids is to know what is being taught in your school, and what your child is exposed to. That begins with your involvement in your child’s classroom however you are able. Ask your child’s teacher how you can volunteer in the classroom. (Hint: Gramma or […]
January 2022 – Human Trafficking Awareness Month: Prevention
By Jo Lembo, Director of Faith Initiatives & National Outreach You are the key to Shared Hope’s success in fighting child and youth sex trafficking. Shared Hope pursues a strong Prevention program to help you educate others. The more people who know the signs of trafficking, and who know how to effectively respond, the smaller […]
Finding Truth in the Midst of Reality
Our world is rocked. Our security feels threatened. Our emotions may be ravaged. We’ve never lived through the craziness of a pandemic before. The ground beneath our beliefs is roiling, and we seek something solid on which to stand. If you will, please allow me to share my journey. When things reel out of control […]
How to be a Successful Ambassador of Hope: Event Reporting & Staying Connected
Ambassadors are an important influence in their communities to keep children safe, when they use Shared Hope presentations and resources. We make it easy to report each time you present prevention education, have a meeting with key influencers, or host a resource table. Log your event reports at https://sharedhope.org/event-tracking/. Our donors want to know how […]