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.

Parents must be proactive about preventing sexual abuse. Age-appropriate conversations about sex are a great place to start.

Human trafficking is more pervasive than you may think and is closely tied to sexual abuse.