Greg Boyle of Homeboy Industries said it best. We are all in this, together! We stand beside those that have been trafficked, not in front of them. At After Hours we are not about having a savior complex. We love this word from Greg! #untilthelastlockbreaks

“Friday night on street outreach we went out a few hours earlier. I expected activity to be slow since it was “early,” but it was so busy convos were cut even shorter than usual. I felt like I barely got to connect with anyone on the track. It got me thinking about how many think sex trafficking is only an overseas thing. Later on I was looking at the newly released Global Slavery Index. It estimates that currently there’s 403,000 living in modern slavery conditions in the USA. Reality is that even if we can hide our problems better than some, they still there.” -Roxy, AHM Community Outreach Director #untilthelastlockbreaks

Gearing up for #FridayNightOutreach tonight. Excited to connect with women tonight! Please keep staff, volunteers, and the women we’re serving in your prayers. Pray for strength, safety, and unity amongst us all❤️ #untilthelastlockbreaks

A midweek reminder of what we as After Hours are called to! We desire justice for those who have been victimized by sex-trafficking. We believe justice is what they deserve! #untilthelastlockbreaks

Human trafficking is complex. It’s important to be informed as we fight for those who are affected by it. It’s important to be aware of how this tragic exploitation is affecting our city & world today. After Hours Exec Director, Julia, has constructed an online training featuring staff & volunteers breaking down trafficking. If you’re interested in being trained, equipped, or just being aware check the link out in the bio! Also, after you’ve completed the training that means you can volunteer with us & we would love to have you!!

We are happy to give news that the anti-trafficking movement is making progress in sex-trafficking courts! In these court cases those that had been trafficked were once seen as “whores.” BUT we are now seeing that those that have been trafficked are being seen as “victims.” While much growth still needs to happen regarding the treatment of victims, justice will continue to fight on! ———————————————————————— #untilthelastlockbreaks #humantrafficking #sextrafficking #losangeles #freedomfighter #endslavery #moderndayslavery #forthegloryofgod #judicial #politics

“I cannot fail these girls by diverting my eyes from the invisible residue of slavery that clings to them like a shadow.” Marquita Burke-DeJesus Sex-trafficking may be done in the dark but we have the power to bring it into the light. YOU hold that power. Those that are being trafficked are so worth being seen & fighting for. #untilthelastlockbreaks #losangeles #humantrafficking #sextrafficking #moderndayslavery #love #slavery #enditmovement #faith #women

After Hours Ministry loves its community and works to collaborate with other organizations to fight sex trafficking in Los Angeles. Roxy, our Community Outreach Director, attends different task force meetings and meets with other organizations in the field every month. Here’s an update from Roxy:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “This month, After Hours Ministry took part in the Long Beach County Task Force and the LA Regional Human Trafficking Task Force. We networked with other attendees and got some updates on human trafficking happening in Los Angeles.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We also met with Covenant House and the founder of Higher Ground - Nepal. With these orgs, we talked about progress being made in terms of outreach and employment for survivors.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We are honored to learn and help those that are also fighting sexual exploitation.”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #untilthelastlockbreaks #communityoutreach #collaborate #togetherwecan #loveyourneighbor #raiseawareness #endsextrafficking #supportacause #fightforhope #fightforfreedom #streetoutreach #stopexploitation #disruptdemand #prayforLA #endit #seekjustice #servethecity

It’s inevitable that we’ll feel inadequate, make mistakes, and completely fail. God will provide the strength we need to make it through each day, to face the challenges ahead. He loves us and is always with us. Lean into the Lord always because he is faithful.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #midweekencouragement #Godisforyou #Godiswithyou #youareloved #youareworthy #youarenotalone #untilthelastlockbreaks #streetoutreach #stopexploitation #disruptdemand #sextraffickingawareness #endsextrafficking #supportacause #prayforLA #prayforthetrack #seekjustice #servethecity #endit

This one’s for the fellas! We have awesome men who volunteer on our outreach team. They are essential to the outreach ministry, and we love them so much. So, we’d love it if more men joined the team! Our desire is to reach all involved in prostitution: victim and perpetrator, male and female. So, fellas, if you’re passionate about bringing God’s love and light to Los Angeles and fighting sex trafficking, would you prayerfully consider joining our outreach team?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Send us a dm or email us at afterhoursministry@gmail.com if you’d like more information!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #untilthelastlockbreaks #jointheteam #outreachministry #supportacouse #celebratefreedom #fightforhope #streetoutreach #stopexploitation #disruptdemand #prayforLA #endit #seekjustice #servethecity