National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month By Katie Boller Gosewisch At the Alliance to End Human Trafficking, our recent advocacy events and conferences have centered on the theme of uniting in hope, a theme that resonates deeply this September as we observe Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This month...
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons By Ann Scholz, SSND In 2013 the United Nations General Assembly designated July 30 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons to raise awareness, promote and protect the rights of survivors, and encourage collective action. The Facts Every country in the world is affected by human trafficking,...
Submitted: Jeanne Christensen, RSM As people of faith, we are called to respect and value the life and dignity of every person. The dignity and lives of many workers are not valued or respected. Worldwide and in the United States are forced to work inordinate hours, under terrible conditions...
The Lovely Month of May By Katie Boller Gosewisch May is my favorite month. There are so many good things about May: it is the month of Mary, spring has sprung, Mother’s Day and my birthday are in May (I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t mention that...
A Call to Action: Next Gen Ambassadors By Ainsley Hurford Before beginning my year of volunteer service as a St. Joseph Worker, I knew little about policy advocacy and even less about anti-trafficking. To ground myself during my transition to Los Angeles and my work as the...
Making Space for Justice and Compassion This Lent Katie Boller Gosewisch Lent is a season of reflection, sacrifice, and renewal—a time to examine our hearts and align our actions with our deepest values. As we journey through these days, we are called not only to prayer and...
A Song of Resilience Laura Krausa Every February 8th we celebrate the Feast Day for St. Josephine Bakhita, the Patron Saint of Victims of Human Trafficking. This remarkable woman was kidnapped as a seven-year-old child and sold into slavery - an event that was so traumatic that...
AEHT on the Ground: Reflections from the Tucson-Nogales Border Visit Sister Sally Duffy, SC “If today you hear God’s voice, harden not your hearts” Hebrews 3:7 To deepen our understanding of forced migration and human trafficking, the Alliance to End Human Trafficking (Alliance)'s Board of Directors met in...
Welcoming The Stranger During This Advent Season Christine Commerce The Advent season is upon us as we remember and celebrate the birth of Jesus. I often find myself trying to grasp the true meaning of Christmas once again and not get lost in the hustle and bustle...
November Reflection: Progress, Partnership, and Prevention Katie Boller Gosewisch In the ongoing pursuit of a world free from human trafficking, we find inspiration in the resilience of survivors, the unwavering dedication of our members, and the steadfast support of our partners. The courage of survivors who have endured...
