Sex trafficking is not a crime of chance—it’s a business. And like any business, it thrives on demand. As long as there are people willing to pay for sex, traffickers will continue to supply victims.

Sexual trauma can severely derail life. Choosing to heal can be a long, hard journey. But learning to process emotions and express oneself after experiencing the trauma of sexual exploitation is possible.

How would you navigate life if you didn’t have a car? Most of us take reliable transportation for granted. How hard would it be to live one year without a vehicle?

Do you know who’s in bed with your child?

While this may seem like an absurd question for some parents, the reality is it could be anyone if your child has their smartphone with them at night.

The darkness of human trafficking is extremely pervasive. Too often, people become aware of human trafficking but believe it to be happening in some third world country or in a back alley. No one believes this could  be happening on the streets of their city or at their next-door neighbor’s house.The enemy would love for us to remain this naive.

Social Media has become a staple in almost everyone’s life. In fact, in 2021, there were 4.48 billion social media users around the world! While this number can make us feel like we all are connected and have something in common, the reality is there were 4.48 billion chances for dangerous relationships to develop on social media.

Lighthouse for Life exists to educate our community and empower survivors as we FIGHT to eradicate human trafficking in the Midlands of South Carolina.