Anti-Human Trafficking
Providing programs that support human trafficking survivors on their journeys to safety, stability, and self-empowerment.
Western Pennsylvania Anti-Human Trafficking Information
How We Help Fight for Justice
The Salvation Army is an integral part in the fight against human trafficking, providing comprehensive support and services to survivors at the local level. Recognizing the complex and devastating impact of this crime, The Salvation Army offers a holistic approach that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of survivors.
The LIGHT Project
The LIGHT Project’s mission is to combat human trafficking by providing empowering, trauma-informed services which will transform victims into survivors, and journeys of exploitation into lives freely lived.
Currently, The Salvation Army has 40 anti-human trafficking programs nationwide. In Western Pennsylvania, The LIGHT Project is designed to empower past and present victims to take back their independence.
The LIGHT Project is committed to serving individuals who have previously been or are currently a victim of human trafficking, and are currently residing within our 28-county service area in Western PA. For suspected cases of human trafficking, an assessment can be conducted by LIGHT Project staff to determine eligibility.
The LIGHT Project is proud to offer services to all victims regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or immigration status.
This program’s core purpose is to:
- Develop community-based partnerships to ensure victims receive complete care
- Provide comprehensive case management services
- Spread awareness and intervention training for the community and other stakeholders
CONNECT WITH US
Email: lightproject@use.salvationarmy.org
Phone: 412-999-1197
Website: salvationarmywpa.org/lightproject
Facebook: The Salvation Army’s LIGHT Project
Instagram: @TheLIGHTProjectWPA
For immediate support call the national human trafficking hotline 24 / 7 at 1-888-373-7888, or text “befree” (233733) to get connected across the United States.
How You Can Help
- Donate: Your donation helps us provide essential services to survivors.
- Spread Awareness: Educate yourself and others about human trafficking. Share information about the signs of trafficking and how to report it.
- Support Survivor-Led Organizations: Consider supporting survivor-led organizations that provide direct services and advocacy for those affected by human trafficking.
Together, we can make a difference in the fight against human trafficking and create a world where everyone has the chance to live free from exploitation.
The Salvation Army joins with international partners of survivors and activists to combat the injustices of human trafficking.
The Salvation Army joins with survivor leaders, nonprofit organizations, service providers, and numerous other community partners to identify and holistically respond to survivors of forced labor and sexual exploitation. Our national strategy to combat human trafficking helps both foreign and domestic human trafficking victims of all ages and ethnicities through our nationwide case management network. Along with giving immediate refuge and relief to victims, we take a holistic approach to healing, helping each person move from a state of victimized enslavement to God-centered self-sufficiency.
Stats
9,306
Human Trafficking survivors were helped by The Salvation Army in 2024
49.6 million
people in human trafficking situations worldwide, and 12 million of them are children
54%
of those exploited in human trafficking are women and girls
Make an impact by supporting national anti-trafficking efforts
Donating to our anti-human trafficking initiatives is crucial for supporting efforts to combat modern-day trafficking; provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support to survivors; and raise awareness.
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