Prevention and Healing Blog

The Trees of Hope blog equips you to prevent sexual abuse and human trafficking—and offers survivors guidance for healing. We’re also adding new content on identity, showing how a biblical foundation protects and restores.

TRUTH. TOOLS. TRANSFORMATION.

  • Parent and child learning about body safety, representing Trees of Hope’s prevention education mission.

    For Parents & Caregivers

    Learn how to talk to your children about abuse in a way that’s honest, age-appropriate, and rooted in faith. Our blog equips you to spot red flags, build safe boundaries, and parent from a place of wisdom—not fear.

    Prevention starts with confidence, not panic. Let us help you start the conversation.

  • Survivor finding strength and hope, reflecting the healing journey supported by Trees of Hope.

    For Survivors

    If you're walking the road of healing, you're not alone. Our blog speaks directly to the heart of those who have been wounded—offering hope, spiritual encouragement, and practical tools to help you reclaim your voice and rebuild your story.

    You are not too broken. You are not forgotten. Healing is possible.

Lysa McMillan Lysa McMillan

Hands Wide Open—The Battle We Must Wage

As the darkness of today’s culture confirms the reality of sexual abuse and child sex trafficking, we’re left with a choice: look away, or rise up. This battle won’t be won by law enforcement or policy alone—it demands all of us. Parents, teachers, pastors, neighbors—we are the village, and now is the time to live with eyes wide open and hands ready to act. On our watch, children are being harmed. But with courage, conviction, and the help of heaven, we can fight back and protect what matters most.

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