According to US and UN statistics, an estimated 27.6 million people are victims of human trafficking at any given time. And a majority of human trafficking victims in the United States are US nationals–meaning they are groomed, coerced, and trafficked on US soil. Because this an international and national issue and trafficking is often difficult to identify and stop, many churches and individual Christians are unsure exactly how to engage in the fight against human trafficking. Rescue America identified this need and provides practical ways for churches and even individual Christians to get involved. Here is the remarkable story of the ministry, how it fights back against human trafficking, and how you and church can make a difference.

In 2014, armed with a dream and her years of business-world experience, Allison Madrigal and a team of volunteers launched a 24/7 rescue hotline dedicated specifically to victims of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. This ministry model proved so effective that it eventually expanded nationwide and currently facilitates safe exits for survivors and sets them safely on a path of healing and restoration.

Key takeaways:

The heartbreaking stats about human trafficking and how this impacts victims in the United States.
The remarkable story of Rescue America.
Rescue America’s model of rescue, revive, and empower.
How churches and individual Christians can assist the work of the ministry.

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