I am humbled as I reflect on each person’s choice to support Empower The Fight’s mission to protect kids. Deep gratitude floods my heart and I feel so honored that so many have joined us in our calling to help protect children. I am writing to make public that Empower The Fight is expanding its…
Child exploitation’s connections to our most significant social issues are shocking. As a result, the root cause are found in decades of ignored child exploitation. It’s mind-blowing! Victimized Children Need Safety. One of the most significant mission fields in crisis is in our backyards. If in doubt, look no further than your community. Wherever you find substance…
Federal reports confirm that the epidemic of child exploitation in the United States is now too big for government models to solve. Programs like foster care are in constant crisis to meet the demand, yet they only provide protective care to 3% of the 8 million reported victims. As reports have continued to climb by…
Child sex trafficking is human trafficking of a child for sexual exploitation. Trafficking can look many different ways. The common misconception is that trafficking is the shackling and caging of older teen girls and women forced through slavery. Slavery can be a form of trafficking; historically, it was the primary way it occurred. However, it…
The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACEs) is a nationally recognizing study on the long-term impacts of childhood trauma. The study found that the percentage of our American population impacted by childhood trauma is:– 67% minimal impact – 12.6% severe impact The study found found that those with severe impact have significant increased adults’ risk for substance…