To our supporters, partners, and friends: We are reaching out today in the midst of a challenging season for our country and the global community in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. First and foremost, we are thinking about those of you who have a direct role in public health efforts.
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LGBTQIA+ Vulnerabilities and Leadership in the Anti-Trafficking Movement
As most folx know, June is Pride month. Often, when the month is over, the rainbow flags and apparel are stored away for the next 11 months, until they find their way back to center stage when the following June rolls around. However, in the anti-trafficking movement, we must continue
Anti-Trafficking and Racial Justice in the Wake of George Floyd
It has been a harrowing week for the country in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. Demonstrations around the country have highlighted the unrest our nation feels, particularly our black community members who have been fighting to dismantle systemic racism for far too long. LCHT Leadership Development Program Alumni (‘16)
Stay at Hope: Continued Commitment to Emerging Leaders in Anti-Trafficking
A global pandemic has exposed the deeply entrenched inequities in the structures and systems of our society. People of color are dying at disproportionate rates, lack of access to medical supplies and capacity to care for those that are ill are ongoing concerns, and growing ideological divides between economic freedoms
Stay at Hope: Understanding and Responding to Human Trafficking During Coronavirus
There are so many ways to reflect on the last few months and how we will respond to the COVID-19 crisis in the months to come. We have witnessed how interconnected humans are, how our actions (and forced inaction) affect the earth and the environment, and how fragile our economy
Stay at Hope: Why Giving Now Matters More Than Ever
Last month we gathered our four kids together for another stay-at-home dinner. This April, that wasn’t saying much. The days of people declaring, “It would be nice to eat together as a family more often” seem like some nostalgic bygone era. I mean, it’s kind of the only option now,
Stay at Hope: Online Resource Directory Now Available
Today I’m happy to share a very hopeful update: Colorado’s Human Trafficking Hotline Resource Directory is now available online! Here at The Lab, we strive to increase access to essential resources, honor the autonomy of survivors, and strategically collaborate with partners providing services across the state. We know this new
Stay at Hope: A Special Call to Sustain Anti-Trafficking
Over the last month, the majority of our country has been under a stay-at-home order in a collective effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Some of us have answered the call to serve our community in unprecedented ways. Many of us have struggled to maintain human connection amidst
National Volunteer Week Amidst Coronavirus: A Catalyst for Social Change
It’s National Volunteer Week and I find myself at a loss for words. Amidst the collective grief and uncertainty we are all experiencing with the coronavirus pandemic, I have been overwhelmed by the generosity, ingenuity and courage I am observing in our country and around the world. During a time
The Intersection of Labor Exploitation and Human Trafficking
Some misconceptions about human trafficking are easy to correct: No, human trafficking doesn’t happen only in foreign countries. Yes, U.S citizens can also be victims of trafficking. But there are other misunderstandings that can only be clarified through nuanced discussion and an understanding of the gray areas that exist with