The Life 107 Blog

Words of life

Insight, stories, and Scripture from our team, board, and survivors on what fuels exploitation and how we can stand against it together.

THE LIFE 107 BLOG

Words of life

Insight, stories, and Scripture from our team, board, and survivors on what fuels exploitation and how we can stand against it together.

How does fighting poverty fight trafficking?

josie Dillard
Administrative Assistant & Client Care Coordinator

Poverty is a risk factor for entry into trafficking. Here’s how meeting real needs closes doors that exploiters rely on.

 
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Uprooting Exploitation: Addressing Digital Demand and Human Trafficking

josie Dillard
Administrative Assistant & Client Care Coordinator

It is no secret that the digital world has opened countless doors for exploitation to thrive.

Biblical-Future Trade Reduction

Joe Farris, MAHDL
Board Member & Dropping the Stones Leader

Often, when one approaches the anti-human trafficking sector, they become overwhelmingly heartbroken…

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Pathways Into Panama

Joe Farris, MAHDL
Board Member & Dropping the Stones Leader​

For those of you who do not believe that God exists, this is proof!

The Doll

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Survivor

The doll was given as a gift to a young girl.

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Volunteers work together to clean up debris after a natural disaster, showcasing community effort and teamwork.

Disasters & Trafficking Vulnerability

Joe Farris, MAHDL
Humanitarian & Disaster Leadership

When a disaster strikes a community, it exposes preexisting vulnerabilities such as poorly built homes or weak infrastructure.

An Unlikely Trio

Demetria Gilliam-Williams
Life 107 Member

At first glance, domestic violence and trafficking seem to stand at a distance from one another.

The Good Shepherd Never Forsakes the Bummer Lambs

Maureen Hager

Scriptures have a lot to say about sheep.

Every 10 Seconds

Laura-Beth Rimmer
Board Member | April 22, 2021

There are many “hot” topics today, one being sex trafficking.

Safeguarding Virtual Classroom Kids from Sexual Exploitation: Tips for Teachers

Demetria Gilliam-Williams, MACM ·
life 107 member | March 30, 2020

As children are relocated from classrooms to homes across the U.S., many organizations are discussing…

Sex Trafficking's Response to COVID-19

life 107

The trade of humans for sex has temporarily slowed as society hibernates under pressure of the recent pandemic…