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We’re declaring war and <br/>fighting for human justice Image

We’re declaring war and
fighting for human justice

Along with providing immediate refuge and relief for survivors,
we take a holistic approach to healing, helping each client
move from a state of victimized enslavement to self-sufficiency.

Every year, between 14,500 and 17,500 people are trafficked into this country.

In Pennsylvania alone, there were 630 calls and 275 human trafficking cases reported in 2018.
The problem is real. We are not backing down. And we know you aren’t either.

How we help fight for justice

The Salvation Army has long opposed the abuse of human beings, through whatever means, for the profit or gain of another. We have been on the frontlines fighting human trafficking since the time of William and Catherine Booth, who advocated to raise the legal age of consent.

We have come a long way, but the battle is far from over. Human trafficking continues to be a major yet unseen problem in the United States today and, in fact, happens right here in Western Pennsylvania.

Our Commitment

Provide Comprehensive Services to all types of victims of human trafficking, including assistance with food, clothing, housing, crisis intervention and coordination with mental health/addiction services.

Provide Legal Services free of charge for victims of labor and sex trafficking.

Build Capacity by assisting local counties in building human trafficking/trauma informed service provider networks.

Internal Staff Trainings to build awareness, increase victim identification and provide a trauma informed response within The Salvation Army locations by training Officers and staff who provide social services.

External Trainings to build awareness, increase victim identification and provide a trauma informed response in the community by targeting law enforcement, victim service providers, faith-based communities, and immigrant communities.

Apply or Refer Someone for Services

Save Someone From a Life of Enslavement. You Can Help.

Cost for us to provide mobile, comprehensive services to 12-15 trafficking survivors: $5,000 PER MONTH

Donate to the LIGHT Project

CONNECT WITH US

Email: lightproject@use.salvationarmy.org

Phone: 412-477-9217

Website: salvationarmywpa.org/lightproject

Facebook: The Salvation Army’s LIGHT Project

Instagram: @TheLIGHTProjectWPA

For immediate support call the national human trafficking hotline 24 / 7 at 1-888-373-7888, or text “befree” (233733) to get connected across the United States.

Learn More

Spread the Word

The Salvation Army’s LIGHT Project is unique and helps survivors of both labor and sex trafficking. We serve all genders, not just women. The LIGHT Project also provides housing resources and meets immediate needs for shelter through partner agencies.

Turn your passion into action. Share these facts with your friends and
followers to educate and inspire change.

Every day in America,
people are still sold into slavery.

More than 3,500 sex trafficking cases were reported to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center last year.

When you give to The Salvation Army, you provide funding for programs that help people escape human trafficking. Donate now.

The sex trade preys on children.

The average entry age of American minors into the sex trade is 12-14 years old. Many victims are runaway girls who have already suffered sexual abuse.

When you give to The Salvation Army, you provide funding for programs that help people escape human trafficking. Donate now.

Port cities rate highest in human trafficking.

Large populations, international borders, extensive ports and large metropolitan areas are most conducive to forced human labor and sexual enslavement.

When you give to The Salvation Army, you provide funding for programs that help people escape human trafficking. Donate now.