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Quick-Thinking Flight Attendant Saves Sex Trafficking Victim

by Rhoda Gayle June 25, 2022

A quick-thinking flight attendant saved a sex trafficking victim after she left a note in a bathroom.

Flight Attendant

During a typical flight from Seattle to San Francisco, Alaska Airlines flight attendant Shelia Fedrick noticed something off from two of the passengers. She noticed a young teen with unclean blonde hair with a well-dressed man. She immediately knew something was off with them.

The teen “looked like she had been through pure hell,” Shiela said.

She was about 14 or 15 years old, traveling with an older man. When Shiela tried to talk to the passengers, the man became defensive. That’s when she knew she had to help the poor girl. She then quickly thought of a way to help her, by leaving a note in the bathroom.

“I left a note in one of the bathrooms,” she said. “She wrote back on the note and said, ‘I need help.’”

Sex Trafficking

Shiela then followed the protocols when it comes to trafficking victims, that is to notify the pilot. The pilot then called the police who immediately set up an entrapment for the suspect. With the flight attendant’s quick thinking and the entire team’s collaboration, they were able to rescue the teen girl.

Thankfully, Shiela has been trained for such incidents by the Airline Ambassadors International. It is an organization that trains flight attendants to identify human trafficking victims. They are providing humanitarian services by using their connections with airlines.

“Airports and supporting travel hotels are major hubs of entry and exit for perpetrators and victims alike,” Airline Ambassadors say. “Training is needed for airport and travel industry personnel including airport employees, hotel employees, tourism companies, ground transportation, and law enforcement.”

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15-Year-Old Girl Rescued From Sex Trafficking After Getting Kidnapped At An NBA Game

by Christa May 23, 2022

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Sex traffickers kidnapped a 15-year-old girl after going to the bathroom during an NBA game. The teen’s parents wasted no time in trying to rescue their daughter. After eleven days, she was retrieved from a hotel room in Oklahoma City.

NBA game

On April 8, the young girl and her father watched a Dallas Mavericks game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The daughter excused herself to the bathroom just before halftime and never came back.

Surveillance cameras showed that she had left the building with an unidentified man.

The father immediately reported his missing daughter to the local police. But, the Dallas police department only told him that he should file the case with the North Richland Hills law officers since it is where they reside.

And yet, later on, the North Richland police officers gave him little assistance since they claimed that the incident happened in Dallas.

Because of this, the teenager’s parents got impatient and looked for another way to help them reunite with their daughter. So, they turned to Texas Counter-trafficking Initiative.

Human Trafficking

The Houston-based anti-trafficking organization used its facial recognition technology and successfully located their daughter. They had identified her in explicit photos posted online for sexual advertisements.

On April 18, the girl was found in a hotel in Oklahoma, 200 miles from where she was taken. According to WFAA-TV, police officers arrested eight persons involved in the crime.

The family’s attorney Zeke Fortenberry argued that the Dallas and North Richland Police Departments could have saved the child earlier. He said, “This girl was being sexually assaulted in a hotel room multiple nights. Any time she could have been rescued from that sooner would have been better.”

He also called out the hotel staff and the Dallas Mavericks team. He said that the hotel should be cautious when a someone in their forties comes in with an underaged girl and rents multiple rooms. Meanwhile, the Dallas Arena was allegedly pawning phony tickets as to how the trafficker could enter the game.

Fortenberry added, “Our intent is to put [these organizations] on notice that we’re pursuing claims against them for their negligence and other causes of action.”

Exodus Cry, an anti-trafficking campaign, shared, “While we celebrate that this child was rescued, many are never found.”

Let us continue to raise awareness against Human Trafficking by sharing these stories and praying for the victims’ freedom.

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May 23, 2022 0 comment

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Human Trafficking Survivor Urges Christians To Stand Up Against Glamorizing Sex

by Rhoda Gayle June 11, 2021

written by Rhoda Gayle

This human trafficking survivor is urging every Christian to stand up against trafficking and create more media content that opposes glamorizing sex.

Human Trafficking Survivor

Holly Christine Hayes is the founder and CEO of Sanctuary Project, a non-profit social enterprise that provides “meaningful employment and job training to women who have survived lives of trafficking, violence, and addiction.” She herself is a human trafficking survivor and now advocates for rescuing trafficking victims by providing them a means to stand back up on their feet again.

In an interview with GOD TV during their 25th-anniversary celebration, Holly shares the darkness behind human trafficking. She explained what trafficking is and what its two forms are.

“Human trafficking is someone committing an act through force fraud or coercion to the benefit of the trafficker,” Holly explained. “That comes in two different forms, that can come through what’s known as labor trafficking, or forced labor through sex trafficking.”

Holly Christine Hayes

Holly then explained that one of the biggest roots of trafficking is how media glamorizes sex. Media has normalized lust and the entertainment industry often shows it as fantasy. She then urged Christians to create more media content that opposes the worldly depiction of sex.

“As Christians, there’s a responsibility really to perhaps recreating new kinds of content that don’t glamorize sex,” she said.

As Christians, we are called to stand up against the schemes of the enemy. Human trafficking is one of the biggest schemes of the enemy today. Let us stand up and be the instrument of redemption for the victims of human trafficking.

“There’s a God that sees it all and knows it all and redeems it all,” Holly emphasized.

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Troy Brewer Reveals The Darkness Of Human Trafficking And How To Stand Against It

by Rhoda Gayle May 26, 2021

written by Rhoda Gayle

Christian missionary Troy Brewer reveals the darkness of child trafficking and how to stand against it as people of God.

Human Trafficking

In an episode of Get Real with Ron Cantor, Troy Brewer talks about sex trafficking, particularly, child human trafficking. Sex trafficking is a big problem in different countries and most of the victims are children.

Troy and his ministry have been fighting against human trafficking and have been saving children from predators since 2001. The pastor and author shares one important secret on how they were able to save many children.

“All they need is a dad,” Troy shared. “All they need is for a man not to abuse them, all they need is for the people of God to actually be Jesus to them.”

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Sex Trafficking

Troy then continued to urge the Christians to stand up and fight against sex trafficking. Because when the children of God won’t stand up for the slaves, no one else will fight for them.

“There should be no place anywhere within any civilized society that says, ‘It’s okay to be sexually active with children,’ no place! If the people of God do not step up and they do not own that responsibility, there’s nobody else coming.”

Troy then revealed the dark truth about pedophilia and sex trafficking. It is not a fantasy and it will ruin the lives of the victims. On top of that, the consequences at stake for that sin are great.

“It’s not a fantasy, it’s not something that doesn’t do any harm. It’s not something that doesn’t really mean anything. No, it means something. And the repercussions of it are severe, and they need to be.”

Modern-Day Slavery

Modern-day slavery is real and it’s happening in some parts of the world right now. As people of God, we are called to save lives, we are called to save the lives of the people enslaved.

“There’s more slaves alive right this second on the planet Earth in slavery than have been slaves throughout all of history.”

Let us hate pornography since it’s the common thing that feeds the lust of men. And let us hate slavery because Jesus surrendered His life on the cross to free the slaves. Be the man who has the fear of the Lord.

“That’s what the fear of the Lord is, it’s when you love what God loves and when you hate what God hates. Brother, we need to hate pornography, we need to have a holy hatred for any kind of slavery.”

Saving Children from Human Trafficking | Troy Brewer | Get Real with Ron Cantor Ep 4

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How Can Christians Fight Against Human Trafficking: ‘We Should Risk Our Own Lives’

by Rhoda Gayle May 6, 2021

written by Rhoda Gayle

Human trafficking has been one of the biggest issues countries around the world are facing. As Christians, we can fight against human trafficking!

Gabby Wentland

In an episode of Standing Together 2021 with Fergus Scarfe and Claire Worth, guest Gaby Wentland talked about the ugliness of human trafficking. She also urged Christians to take a step forward to fight against it.

Gaby Wentland is the founder and director of Mission Freedom, an organization that aims for a world free of slavery. She has been going around the world to teach about the truth behind human trafficking. And to encourage Christians to take part in the battle against modern-day slavery.

“In a little church of 60 people, six women came afterward towards me and they said, ‘I have been involved, I have been trafficked, I was put to the city. I have been pleading to God to somehow give me rescue and I’m hiding in this church, I’m coming every Sunday if I can.’ So it’s very close. It’s not far away,” Gaby shared.

Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is happening in multiple countries around the world. It might even be happening in our own community and our own church. This issue is real and it’s not far away from us. So as followers of Jesus Christ, we need to step up against this evil.

“I believe Jesus is in this whole thing so much. I can only encourage people to start looking for girls because you will find Jesus in the brothels. You can find Him everywhere and He is already looking for these girls. And He will give you wisdom on how to do it and how to get them out and how to help,” Gaby emphasized.

“Risk our own lives”

Gaby then firmly challenged everyone to be fearless to save somebody else’s life.

“What we need to lose as believers are our fear. I believe at this time, we are not allowed to be fearful. We should risk our own lives to save somebody else’s life because that’s what God told us. We are followers of Him, we are followers of Christ and there is no fear in living with Jesus Christ.”

End the Nightmare | Gaby Wentland | Standing Together 2021

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FBI Rescues 33 Missing Children In California

by Rhoda Gayle February 1, 2021

written by Rhoda Gayle

The FBI rescued 33 missing children during a major human trafficking investigation in California this year.

Operation Lost Angels

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) initiated the “Operation Lost Angels” on January 11. It is aimed at rescuing missing victims of human trafficking in California. More than two dozen law enforcement and non-governmental partnered for the operation.

Their goal is “to identify, locate, and recover missing children, particularly those who have been or were suspected of being sexually exploited and/or trafficked.”

Rescue

Since the operation started, they have rescued 33 missing children in less than three weeks. Of the underage human trafficking victims rescued, eight were being sexually exploited during the time of rescue.

“Two were recovered multiple times during the operation while on the ‘track,’ a common term used to describe a known location for commercial sex trafficking. It is not uncommon for victims who are rescued to return to commercial sex trafficking either voluntarily or by force, fraud, or coercion,” it said.

FBI

“Operation Lost Angels” is a part of the FBI’s movement to commemorate Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

“The FBI considers human trafficking modern-day slavery and the minors engaged in commercial sex trafficking are considered victims,” said Assistant FBI Director Kristi K. Johnson.

A suspected human trafficker was arrested on state charges. Further multiple investigations are being launched by the FBI.

Human Trafficking

In the 2020 report by the State Department on issues of trafficking, they warned that the COVID-19 pandemic has made more people vulnerable to traffickers.

“The effects of COVID-19, as with other catastrophic events, are disproportionately impacting communities suffering from systemic or generational inequality – the same communities traffickers often prey upon,” the report said.

In effect, the FBI along with other affiliated organizations are increasing their efforts to combat human trafficking. They are aiming to save more innocent lives from predators.

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February 1, 2021 0 comment

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Tauren Wells & Tim Tebow Team-Up To Combat Human Trafficking With ‘All God’s Children’ Release

by Rhoda Gayle January 6, 2021

written by Rhoda Gayle

Christian singer Tauren Wells and Christian athlete Tim Tebow are teaming up to release the newest single “All God’s Children” to help combat human sex trafficking.

“I’m not just trying to build a career, I’m trying to build people. I’m not just trying to build a platform, I’m trying to build the Kingdom,” Christian artist Tauren Wells commented on his Twitter account regarding his fight against human trafficking.

Tauren Wells & Tim Tebow

Tauren is partnering with the Christian professional athlete Tim Tebow and his foundation to release his latest single. The song “All God’s Children” was a product of a friendly phone call between the two friends. On Instagram, they revealed that all proceeds from the song will be given to the fight against human trafficking in the world.

“Over the course of the past several months, God has been opening my heart to ways I can lend my influences to causes that are greater and bigger than me,” Tauren said in a video posted to his Twitter account.

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Tauren has committed to combat this doing of evil. Tim is also urging everyone to take part in the battle against injustices in the world.

“Has God ever opened your eyes to a problem, to a need, to injustice, to a hurting person? If so, He’s probably telling you to get off your butt and do something about it,” Tim said.

According to UNICEF, more than a million children are being trafficked each year all around the world. It is certainly evidence that this is a huge problem and it needs to be eradicated to save the lives of these innocent young ones.

“All God’s Children”

“All God’s Children” speaks a powerful message about one’s value in God while also exposing the reality of human trafficking.

“This is a song to end human trafficking,” Tauren said of the single.

“Ultimately, this song is meant to illustrate an even greater truth – that every individual on this earth is created by God – in His image, perfectly loved, and worthy of freedom,” Tebow added on the foundation’s website. “Our goal is that every person who hears this song is first reminded of that truth, and then inspired to fight for others because of it.”

Tauren Wells - All God's Children (Official Lyric Video)

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January 6, 2021 0 comment

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Exodus Road Rescues Human Trafficking Victims As Traffickers Went Online Amid Lockdowns

by Rhoda Gayle December 2, 2020

written by Rhoda Gayle

A nonprofit organization, Exodus Road, rescues human trafficking victims as traffickers change tactics and went online amid COVID-19 lockdowns.

The Exodus Road

Remedy Drive frontman David Zach has partnered with Matt Parker, founder of anti-human trafficking organization The Exodus Road to fight human trafficking. They have spent several years going undercover in brothels and red-light districts to search for evidence of sex trafficking.

As cities were locked down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, traffickers also changed their tactics, they went online to sell women and girls. Exodus Road also stepped up their ears to capture human traffickers and rescue their victims.

“A lot of traffickers have moved into selling online,” David said in an interview. “Our teams have used this time to use some of our online tools to identify trafficking networks and lure them out.”

Sex trafficking

The organization has already rescued over 1500 victims and aided in the arrest of over 700 traffickers. Exodus Road has 69 operatives working in four countries, they are still planning on expanding to other countries.

Their trained experts are using “advanced technology to locate survivors and gather evidence for successful raids and arrests, impacting the larger systems of slavery,” the website says.

Rescue

Recently, they were able to rescue two women that were being sold online for $45.

“Today, two women are free! And another trafficker has been stopped. TER operatives in Thailand spotted suspicious tweets from a female trafficker. She was selling girls and women online for about $45 USD each. Our undercover investigations confirmed trafficking — and two women were rescued in the mission! Their trafficker was arrested, is facing justice, and is no longer selling the vulnerable online.”

Exodus Road has also recently rescued a 15-year-old girl who was brutally tortured for sharing information with a client.

“Search + Rescue teams went undercover, communicated with the victim who was tortured, collected evidence, and supported the police in this mission to take down this human trafficking network,” the organization said.

As the lockdowns continue, it is high time to protect the vulnerable ones from predators. The Lord is using this kind of organization to rescue his people from evil.

Reference: The Christian Post

December 2, 2020 0 comment

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45 Missing Children Rescued During Anti-Human Trafficking Operation In Ohio

by Rhoda Gayle November 2, 2020

written by Rhoda Gayle

45 missing children were rescued during an anti-human trafficking operation called “Autumn Hope” in Ohio.

45 Missing Children Rescued

“Autumn Hope” is the largest statewide anti-human trafficking operation in the history of Ohio. Dozens of federal, state, and local agencies worked together in the month-long investigation that led to the rescue of 109 victims, including 45 missing children.

“My thanks to all personnel who have stepped up for this operation,” Peter Tobin, U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Ohio, said. “I know ‘Operation Autumn Hope’ has made a difference in a lot of young lives.”

Autumn Hope

In a press conference, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost explained the terrible difference between prostitution and human trafficking. He even referred trafficking to as “modern day slavery.”

“The difference between simple prostitution and human trafficking is the difference between two and three. Prostitution is simply a John and usually a woman, the person who is selling sex,” Dave said. “Human trafficking involves a third person, who is typically taking a cut of the money. And that’s what elevates the simple prostitution into the evil of modern day slavery.”

Human Trafficking

In a report by CBN News, former Army Ranger Jeff Tiegs of All Things Possible Ministries revealed a disturbing discovery about the target of human traffickers.

“There are particular traffickers that will target Christian girls,” Jeff said. “To get the girl that comes from a broken, abusive relationship, that didn’t stroke his ego. But for him to be able to pluck a pretty young woman from a Christian family in the suburbs and turn her out to sell her body for sex through him, to be trafficked, that was an ego boost for him.”

What can we do?

He then continued to encourage Christian parents to be aware of ths dark reality. As parents, we have to protect our children from the enemy.

“Parents have to talk to their daughters very candidly about what’s out there,” he continued. “Especially in this Christian bubble that we live in we don’t fully appreciate the evil that’s out there and the evil that’s trying to work its way into our lives.”

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November 2, 2020 0 comment

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Tim Tebow Urges Christians To Join The Battle Against Human Trafficking

by Rhoda Gayle August 18, 2020

written by Rhoda Gayle

Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow and wife Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters are urging Christians to join the battle against human trafficking.

Tim Tebow

For his 33^rd birthday, baseball player and former NFL quarterback, Tim Tebow went public about the fight against human trafficking. In a write-up published on Fox News’ website, he shared about the horrors of trafficking. He began by recalling the moment when his dad purchased four young girls. Tim was just in his 20s by then and was still new to the reality of what was happening.

“People buy groceries. Shoes. Annual passes to Disney World,” Tim wrote. “They don’t buy other people. But I had heard him correctly. My dad had opened up his wallet and bought as many girls as he could with the cash he had on hand.”

Human Trafficking

Together with his father, who is a Christian missionary, they rescued girls from trafficking and provide shelter for them.

“At that point in time, there was no safe home to take the girls to. So we built one,” he continued. “There’s a saying that evil triumphs when good men do nothing. That single moment in time — a moment where one man took a stand for what was right — was the beginning of a ripple effect still in motion today. Years later, countless more human trafficking victims have been rescued around the world, even right here in the states, because of the mission that began that day.”

Urging Christians

Today, alongside the Tim Tebow Foundation, the outspoken Christian athlete continues his fight against human trafficking.

“God says they’re created in His image. Trafficking says they’re an object created for my pleasure,” Tim said in the video.

This year, he is urging Christians to join him in this battle against the darkness.

“As often as every two minutes — the same two minutes it probably took you to read this — a human being is bought or sold somewhere around the world, one life exchanged at the hands of another,” he explained. “It’s unacceptable. And it can go on no longer. Please join us in the fight today. Life itself is at stake.”

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