Prevention and Healing Blog

The Trees of Hope blog gives you the tools to prevent sexual abuse and human trafficking—and the guidance survivors need to walk in freedom and healing.

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.

Nicole Escobar Nicole Escobar

Is Porn a Problem?

Pornography – it’s an industry that generates $13 billion dollars every year in the United States, and according to a recent CovenantEyes...

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The Next Public Health Crisis

More and more research continues to become available about the effects of pornography on our brain, heart, relationships and society....

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The Grooming Process Explained

Perpetrators will work in positions or position themselves to be with children. Think about who has access to your children?

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Nicole Escobar Nicole Escobar

What Is Consent?

How does anyone know for sure that someone wants to have sex with you? There’s only one way to tell - they must consent to it.

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Nicole Escobar Nicole Escobar

Are You Being Catfished?

What happens when someone you thought you knew ends up being a stranger? One of the dangers of socializing online is Catfishing....

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Nicole Escobar Nicole Escobar

How to Identify Predators

Sexual abuse predators have taken to virtual and live-streaming platforms to access and share exploitative and abusive content of children.

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Nicole Escobar Nicole Escobar

I am Not Responsible

The first statement and belief that must be engraved in the heart of any survivor is, “It was not your fault.”

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Four Teen Body Safety Tips

Just as you have your own smile, your own humor, and your own personality - your boundaries are unique too. Creating emotional, physical...

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