Kristen Galvan circa 2020 Kristen Marie Galvan was 15 years old when she went missing in 2020 after being trafficked. For more than five years, her mother, Robyn Cory, has searched for her daughter becoming, through necessity, an unintentional expert on human trafficking along the way. Kristen was trafficked by gang members she initially encountered through Instagram, a tactic commonly used by traffickers to target and groom vulnerable youth online. In 2019, Kristen was a typ

The Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025 establishes a federal legal framework allowing survivors to vacate certain convictions and expunge arrest records for non-violent offenses committed as a direct result of their exploitation.

“Education is the movement from darkness to light.” — Allan Bloom Last week, the C7 Human Trafficking Coalition awarded recipients of the Gateway Scholarship Fund —a powerful resource that enables survivors of human trafficking to pursue higher education and, ultimately, long-term independence and freedom. Education, whether through a technical program, trade school, or four-year university, creates opportunity, stability, and long term success. For survivors, it can be a cr

In a world with over eight billion people, it’s easy to wonder whether one voice can truly make a difference. The honest answer? One voice alone rarely changes the world overnight. But voices don’t exist to stand in isolation. Your voice is not only what you say, it's what you choose. Every decision you make creates a ripple: where you spend your money, what brands you support, what stories you amplify, and what injustices you refuse to ignore. Those choices compound over tim

Hello and Happy New Year, everyone! I’m wishing all of you a 2026 filled with love, light, peace, and fulfillment in every area of your life. As we usher in this new year, it’s important to remember that human trafficking hasn’t disappeared, it continues to impact members of our communities. January marks Human Trafficking Awareness Month , and Last Word is aiming higher in 2026 than ever before. Various global reports indicate that human trafficking generates close to $500

Human trafficking has become a familiar buzzword over the past 10 years, frequently referenced in major news cycles, attached to high-profile names, and discussed in broad, often sensationalized terms. Over time, the phrase itself risks becoming diluted, reshaped by headlines rather than grounded in reality. What’s often missing from mainstream conversations is an honest portrayal of the grassroots organizations doing the most vital work the exhausting, underfunded, and deepl

Over the past six years, Last Word by SL has had the privilege of sharing space and vision with some truly remarkable grassroots organizations. These are the groups working on the front lines, offering hope and healing to survivors during their most vulnerable moments. Many are trauma-informed, survivor-centered, faith-driven, and deeply committed to restoration. Organizations Making Real Impact 4theONE Foundation works tirelessly to locate and recover missing, exploited, an

The world has changed and so has the fight. Human trafficking remains one of the fastest-growing and most profitable criminal industries in the world. Globally, human trafficking generates an estimated US $150 billion annually  in illicit profits for traffickers. But while awareness has risen over the years, traffickers’ methods have also evolved. Online exploitation, grooming, and recruitment through social media and digital platforms now make up a large, rapidly growing, po

We’re back — louder, bolder, and more determined than ever before. This time, we’re not just speaking out against human trafficking — we’re taking action and advocacy to higher levels. Join us as we reignite the mission.