OUR VISION
To be a part of the elimination of Human Trafficking.
OUR MISSION
To Shine the light on the darkness of Human Trafficking
OUR PURPOSE
To prevent Human Trafficking through the education of the community. We work to alter the course of possible and current victims through intervention and support.
The illegal movement of people, typically for the purposes of forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation.
According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline Missouri ranks 17th in amount of calls made, and in a study of 10 different metropolitan studies Kansas City was ranked 2nd.
Human Trafficking is the 2nd largest criminal industry and is increasing in cases reported on an annual basis.
"THE SPIRIT YOU RECEIVED DOES NOT MAKE YOU SLAVES, SO THAT YOU LIVE IN FEAR AGAIN; RATHER, THE SPIRIT YOU RECEIVED BROUGHT ABOUT YOUR ADOPTION TO SONSHIP. AND BY HIM WE CRY, ABBA FATHER.” - ROMANS 8:15
We provide customized presentations catered to your needs
Churches
Schools
Businesses
Nonprofit organizations
General Public / Community Groups
Other - as needed
We offer additional resources and programming through our community partners
Self-defense classes
Social Media Awareness
Recognition and Risk Factors
Parent Prevention
General Awareness
Customizable per Request
We are always looking for volunteers for our community events and presentations. If you are interested in volunteering for our events, send us a note.
If you are interested in committing to
a year with our team, contact us at leadership@restorethelight.org
*WE ARE NOT AN EMERGENCY RESOURCE*
If you are in IMMEDIATE need of assistance or in danger contact your local authorities (CALL 911)
If you are interested in contributing a monetary gift to Restore the Light, contact us for more information.
Community/Business presentations…many directly impacted
Church/Youth Group presentations…many directly impacted
School presentations….hundreds directly impacted
College presentations...hundreds directly impacted
Indirectly impacted…unknown!
*RESTORE THE LIGHT IS NOT AN EMERGENCY RESOURCE*
If you are in IMMEDIATE need of assistance or in danger call 911.
If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, contact the National Human Trafficking Resource Center.
United States: 1 (888) 373-7888
SMS: 233733 (Text "HELP" or "INFO")
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Languages: English, Spanish
Website: www.traffickingresourcecenter.org
If you are interested in getting involved as a volunteer or learning about more ways to get involved, contact our leadership team through the form below!
Defined by Homeland Security that it is modern-day slavery and involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act (www.dhs.com)
According to the National Human Trafficking Resource hotline and Polaris is an average of 100 calls a day (www.polarisproject.org)
No, boys are also victims. This is not a gender specific issue
Human trafficking does not discriminate. There are signs, but they are not exclusive to Human Trafficking nor is this a list of all signs as each case is individual.
Such signs could include:
CALL the police 911 or the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
EMAIL: help@humantraffickinghotline.org
You can help by being aware it exists and letting others know
Knowing the signs
Get involved with organizations or have them present
Donate
