April 09, 2015
Don Gerred
Video
Rescue,
Sex Trafficking,
Aftercare,
Women & Girls,
Empowerment,
Faith
As a former investigator for International Justice Mission, Don had seen some pretty terrible situations. When asked about his favorite story of healing he started to tell us about Mala. She was trafficked for sex to one of the most violent brothels they had ever seen. After she was rescued and put into quality aftercare, Don didn't even recognize the person she'd become.
Don Gerred was a narcotics prosecutor in the state of Pennsylvania for 6 years. He then joined the Kolkata (India) Field Office of International Justice Mission office in April of 2006 where he eventually became a Field Office Director. Since 2010, Don has served as the Director of Justice Projects at Crossroads in Cincinnati, Ohio. Crossroads’ mission is to connect spiritual seekers to a body of growing Christ followers who are changing the world.
September 18, 2014 Jeff Blom Story
Watching the six-year-old walk in my heart rose in my chest, and I felt a sickening feeling in my stomach. I looked at the trafficker, his eyes had narrowed with a glint of cruelty in them; he was all business now.
Empower students to not be bystanders
There are many resources out there for those interested in learning from professionals how to identify and respond to human trafficking. Some of these trainings are even online!
