By: Megan Jessup At Ascent 121, we view the sex trade industry as a cultural issue that ensnares everyone in its path. It chews people up, spits them out, and keeps them coming back for more. It’s the basic law of supply and demand. And (in this culture) demand, we do.  Objectification and instant gratification…

by Laci Knieper I went into the experience of the Prayer Journey pretty well aware of the issues at hand. I have fostered children. I have mentored survivors of sexual trauma and trafficking. I myself am a survivor of sexual trauma and commercial sexual exploitation, and not a stranger to some of the places we…

by Megan JessupSo many challenges are presented to agencies who are missioned to address the issue of modern day slavery and commercial sexual exploitation. If we’re not careful, even the most well-intentioned and well-thought out plans and designs can have adverse effects on the population(s) we are trying to serve and protect. Seemingly miniscule decisions…

by Megan Jessup So many challenges are presented to agencies who are missioned to address the issue of modern day slavery and commercial sexual exploitation. If we’re not careful, even the most well-intentioned and well-thought out plans and designs can have adverse effects on the population(s) we are trying to serve and protect. Seemingly miniscule…

by Megan Jessup So many challenges are presented to agencies who are missioned to address the issue of modern day slavery andcommercial sexual exploitation. If we’re not careful, even the most well-intentioned and well-thought out plans and designs can have adverse effects on the population(s) we are trying to serve and protect. Seemingly miniscule decisions…

By: Hannah Blair, expert in the field – both clinical and lived experience Allison is 22. She is a single mom to a three-year-old and bears all the weight of providing for him. After losing her job, she becomes desperate. She never graduated high school and does not have much work experience, so she places…