Author: Bailea Tayler For survivors of sexual exploitation, trauma is not a theoretical subject full of possibilities. It is real life, happening in real-time, and is a lifelong journey. Trauma is woven into the very existence of sexual exploitation, for the people who have been exposed to this, it is critical to have public awarenessContinue reading “Trauma Informed Care and Its Use for Survivors of Sexual Exploitation “
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Work Experience Training for Women’s Empowerment
We’re so excited at Next Step Ministries (NSM) to share our latest employment initiative for women survivors of sexual exploitation! 💜 NSM started an 8-week work experience training for the women we serve to learn general business information and then gain hands-on experience in coffee roasting or screen printing. This has come in response toContinue reading “Work Experience Training for Women’s Empowerment “
Volunteer Worship Night
Just recently, NSM hosted our first ever volunteer worship night. Volunteers and staff were able to join together for a small in-person gathering with an online attendance option at our partner church, Dalhousie Church. Many thanks to them for offering their beautiful space for us to gather. There is no doubt that big things willContinue reading “Volunteer Worship Night”
Christmas Letter
“So God created human beings, making them to be like himself. He created them male and female“ GNT, Genesis 1:27 Dear friends, Let me set the context. In this season where we celebrate the earthly birth of God in the person of Jesus Christ, it is so important to keep in mind that every person,Continue reading “Christmas Letter”
Sponsor a Survivor
At NSM, we build relationships with the participants and their families. This bond doesn’t end when a woman moves on from our program. We continue to support her as she pursues healthy opportunities and creates new futures. We have gathered the Christmas lists of our alumni and their families and would love to have theseContinue reading “Sponsor a Survivor”