In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Lisa did a read-aloud to our local toddlers group at the Lexington Public Library. Lisa is an Oglalla Sioux tribal member and she loves children. Stacey, while in the background capturing the moments to share here, also made the Fry Bread! Our friend group has decided to once again adopt a family for Christmas. Stacey and I will be using our own money this year to join them and adopt a Native American family in Lincoln, NE. We are so blessed to have friends who have giving hearts.
A day to remember an Indigenous loved one who has gone missing or been murdered.
The MMIP crisis highlights the disproportionately high rates of violence, missing persons cases, and murders experienced by Native Americans and Alaska Natives compared to the overall population. Factors contributing to this crisis include historical government policies, land seizures, and ongoing violence within Indigenous communities.
Efforts are underway to address the MMIP crisis, including improved data collection, increased funding for investigations and victim services, and raising awareness about the issue. The Department of Justice (DOJ) is committed to working with Tribal nations to improve the federal response to MMIP and bring justice to victims and their families.
Last week we had the privilege to share Anti-Trafficking toolkits to therapist from multiple states, who joined in via Microsoft Teams.
Each received a toolbox that included;
Screening tools for both adults and youths. The screeners can be used in their private practices with no additional fee to the client. Current statistics and vulnerable populations were included along with free online safety videos for children.
Two issues that we researched and presented were AI and its affects on Human Trafficking, and Pornography’s role in Human Trafficking.
Please share with us what you know about AI related to Human Trafficking or Pornography’s role in Human Trafficking. We are always open to learning more.
January is Human Trafficking Awareness month – Wear blue to show your support.
Please read Stacey’s gratitude post and know that we are doing what we can to help in the fight to reduce this violent crime.
“Gratitude: I’m grateful for our partnership at Traffic Stop. Traffic stop wouldn’t exist without Lisa. For our volunteers and community supporters making the fundraising efforts successful! For our husbands and family who offered encouragement and a safe place to land after a hard day. For the challenges we faced and opportunities to stretch/grow. For adversity and discourages -they was humbling and enabled us to witness how broken our culture is when it comes to sexuality, power, and control. For my dog who greeted me everyday with unconditional love and slobbery kisses. For the love of our children and Lisa’s grands and my future grands -the reason we bring this message of prevention and awareness in hopes they never experience this trauma. For all people in this world who have suffered, thank you for showing the way toward healing.”
We are blessed to be able to announce that we will be launching our Pilot Human Trafficking Prevention Program this week. It has been an adventure reaching our goal and we are looking forward to keeping children safe.
We want to give a huge THANK YOU to all the people who support us and believe in Human Trafficking education and prevention.
Please contact Traffic Stop if you want more information on the Human Trafficking Drill we have created at 308.325.9078 or 308.325.1657 or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Traffic.stop.23
The day started with all volunteers and board members in prayer. The 5K was quick to follow. Please click on the link below to read more about the event.
After an anti-trafficking presentation for our 5K participants at Canyon Lakes Brewery a new crowd joined us for a Pit Master contest.
The Winners “Ron and David Mayer”, “Central Ne Human Trafficking”, and “Gustavo Ruiz & Gerardo Alonzo” we all in high spirits.
Dawn and Shawn Cromer were our professional level BBQs who served with a full heart and willingness to fight against this crime. One of the best parts of the day was having fun while discussing such a heavy topic.
This year we have been invited to train Buffalo, Dawson, Cage, and Senca County’s CASA Volunteers. We have met many people who are making a difference in the lives of children. Today we had the pleasure of sharing a few laughs with https://thekimfoundation.org and https://guardian-light.com. Fun is always welcomed while we are out on the road talking about such a difficult topic.
The Kim Foundation – Mental health advocacy & suicide prevention
The Kim Foundation serves as a supportive resource and compassionate voice for lives touched by mental illness and suicide.
Guardian Light Family Services is lighting the path towards a healthy and positive family lifestyle through exceptional service. Guardian Light Family Services is committed to empowering families towards a safe and nurturing environment.
In 2023, statistics indicated that 900 known individuals per month were sold and consumed for someone else’s profit in Nebraska alone. Nebraska is currently number 12 in the United States for the per capita number of humans bought and sexually consumed. Furthermore, Lexington is number 5 in the state of Nebraska. These statistics are unacceptable. All people deserve respect and choice. Nebraska is known as The Good Life state. It is anything but good for our young people trapped in mental, emotional, spiritual, sexual, and physical bondage to their trafficker.
Perpetrators are hunting and snaring our most precious resource for our future…our children. The human trafficking epidemic has worsened with the heightened use of the internet and after extreme isolation during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Human Trafficking has evolved from kidnapping and exploitation, and although that continues, our children are less likely to be snatched away. Rather, perpetrators are developing relationships and soliciting these children under our noses unbeknownst to their parents or family, via electronic devices within the victim’s home.
Traffic Stop is a grassroots non-profit organization. Our purpose is to provide educational training on Human Sex Trafficking and how to prevent it from occurring.
Adults who cherish children and others who are at risk would benefit from facing the reality of this crime, even though it is a hard topic.
A few topics covered in our FREE presentations include;
Online Safety
Vetting friendships on and offline
artificial intelligence and its impact on Trafficking
Human Trafficking Drill
We can all learn to talk honestly with children about how to respond when people they do and do not know ask them personal questions, ways to do this are given to any attendee. By teaching safety skills to vulnerable populations we can keep them safer.
Please consider supporting this mission. The money received is dedicated to creating or purchasing a curriculum for Human Trafficking Training. Thank all who are ready to stand together in the fight for our children and our future as a country.
Raising Awareness about Human Trafficking 