Human Trafficking Awareness in Pennsylvania: A Call to Protect the Vulnerable

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.”  Proverbs 31:8 Human trafficking is a real and growing concern in Pennsylvania. Between 2020 and 2024, nearly 1,500 human trafficking offenses were filed in Pennsylvania. This crisis is not happening somewhere else – it is happening in our communities. I was honored to represent Concerned Women […]

Act Now to Protect Babies and Trafficking Victims in Pennsylvania

“But whoso shall offend one of these little ones … it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck …” — Matthew 18:6 Concerned Women for America of Pennsylvania invites you to join us in prayer and action as two important bills move through the Pennsylvania legislature aimed at strengthening protections […]

Together, we are standing against Human Trafficking in Pennsylvania

“Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.” – Proverbs 11:14 Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Pennsylvania had the wonderful opportunity to attend a bipartisan, bicameral press conference at the state Capitol to announce the formation of a new Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Caucus. This initiative […]

Decriminalizing Prostitution—An Affront Against Women

There is nothing new under the sun. Since the beginning of time, humanity has rebelled against God’s design for man and woman and has wielded its sword specifically against the dignity of womanhood. The battleground, often, is one of God’s most powerful gifts: sex and procreation. And, unfortunately, the old, failed idea of decriminalization of […]

CWA of Pennsylvania Joins with Others in Efforts to Combat Sex Trafficking

As you may know, Concerned Women for America (CWA) focuses on seven core issues: The sanctity of life, defense of the family, education, religious liberty, national sovereignty, sexual exploitation, and support for Israel. With sexual exploitation as one of those core issues, we made it a priority to attend a recent summit in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, to […]

Update on Colorado Human Trafficking Bill

Last week, I emailed you concerning HB24-1092, a good bill that would require mandatory sentencing for prostituting children. I testified on behalf of your voice for this important bill. You can read my testimony here. Excellent testimony was also given by trafficking victims, parents, law enforcement, and those who are working with organizations to place […]

Zero tolerance for human trafficking

While much attention has been given to the immigration crisis at the Southern border, little notice has been given to the tens of thousands of women and children trafficked there every day.  In her latest Feisty & Feminine column at Newsmax, Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Nance points out that January was […]

Shining a light on human trafficking

January was National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Pennsylvania’s Berean Prayer/Action Chapter hosted an event to spotlight the human trafficking issue. Over 60 people attended the event to hear Dan Emr, Founder and Executive Director of Worthwhile Wear Ministry to speak on “Supporting and Restoring the brave victims of Human […]

Uncovering the Epstein Trafficking Ring with Special Guest Sen. Marsha Blackburn

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January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. On this episode of Women for America, Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Nance is joined by Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) to discuss the incredible work she has done to seek justice for victims of human trafficking. Check out more Concerned Women Today podcasts here.

Boone County: Stop Human Slavery! You Can Make a Difference

Please mark your calendar to attend the Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Missouri Boone County/Columbia Prayer/Action Chapter meeting on Monday, September 18, as we welcome Nanette Ward with Stop Human Trafficking Coalition of Central Missouri. Nanette will be joining us to discuss the harmful effects of human trafficking and what we can do to […]

Fighting Human Trafficking with Dr. Rebecca Munson

The box office smash hit of the summer, Sound of Freedom, has awakened millions of Americans to the scourge of human trafficking. It’s a growing global issue where humans are forced into slave labor and sexual exploitation. On this episode of Concerned Women Today, Dr. Rebecca Munson, Department Chair for Government and Public Policy at […]

How Big Is the Industry Sexually Exploiting Children?

I know you don’t want to think about it. I do not want to think about it. But reality is staring straight at us. The recent revelations on the human trafficking of children have been so numerous it is as if the voices of these children are crying out for relief at an ever-increasing volume. […]

Join CWA of Louisiana on #WearBlueDay

In 2007, The U.S. Senate established January 11 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Part of the U.S. government’s information campaign about combating human trafficking and modern-day enslavement is #WearBlueDay, sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security. On Wednesday, January 11, Louisianians will have the opportunity to support the campaign and efforts of the Department […]

CWA of Missouri Applauds Missouri’s Human Trafficking Rescue Operation

Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Missouri applauds the Missouri Attorney Generals’ office for taking the lead in a recent human trafficking operation rescue. Human trafficking is a modern plague and CWA works against this travesty as a part of our seven core issues. We are thankful that our Attorney General’s office continues to fight […]

Act Today to Protect Victims of Sexual Exploitation

The crime of sexual exploitation is one that plagues our state; of all the cases of human trafficking in Pennsylvania reported in 2019, 85% were instances of sex trafficking. Therefore, I am writing to you today to share several good pieces of legislation related to sexual exploitation that is moving through the Pennsylvania legislature. Each […]

Two Bills to Curb Sex Trafficking

Two good bills addressing the issue of sex trafficking will be heard in committee Tuesday, February 16. Lisa Gennaro, Concerned Women for America of South Dakota Legislative Liaison and member of the West River Sex Trafficking Task Force, testified on SB126 Thursday, February 11. The final vote in committee will be Tuesday, February 16, along […]