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# Poiema Foundation

Poiema Foundation - Education and Public Awareness of Human Trafficking

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## Posts

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- [Lives Are Being Changed—Here’s What You Made Possible](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/lives-are-being-changed-heres-what-you-made-possible/) - Pictured above: Team members from Poiema's Frisco campus at Stonebriar Community Church Hello Poiema family, Happy New Year! As January marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, we’re especially grateful for your partnership in helping protect vulnerable children and families. As we step into 2026, we’re excited to share some powerful updates with you. We closed out
- [Three Missing Minors Recovered - September Outreach Update](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/community-awareness-outreach-update/) - Three missing minors featured on our posters were recovered in the last four months. Help keep kids safe from exploitation and sex trafficking.
- [Poiema Volunteers 2025](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/poiema-volunteers/) - Our network of more than 400 active volunteers is critical to our mission at Poiema.Educational and fundraising events rely heavily on volunteers to manage an array of responsibilities from set-up and tear-down at events to greeting, photography, and audio-visual support. Their tireless work allows us to present professional and informative experiences for the broader public
- [How Outreach Education Helped Cleburne Volunteers Identify Human Trafficking Red Flags](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/how-outreach-education-helped-cleburne-volunteers-identify-and-act-on-human-trafficking-red-flags/) - Pictured above: Poiema's Bedford campus before departing on Outreach. Hi Poiema family! Our Community Awareness Outreach volunteers have been hard at work since the start of the year! Thanks to their efforts, we’ve distributed over 2,000 missing kids' posters and submitted critical intel to 4TheOne. One of the key objectives of this Outreach Ministry is education. Our volunteers
- [Online Prayer Meeting](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/prayer-meeting-opportunity/) - The Poiema Foundation and 4 the one join forces in the war against human trafficking on the 4th Tuesday night of every month at 7:30pm for a time of prayers and praises.
- [End of the Year Outreach Updates](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/end-of-the-year-outreach-updates/) - Pictured above: Poiema's newest Outreach Campus, St. Phillip's Episcopal in Frisco! Hi, Poiema family! I hope this email finds you well and still savoring the deliciousness of your favorite Thanksgiving turkey! It’s been a busy and productive few months with Community Awareness Outreach. I’m excited to take a moment to catch you up on all
- [Poiema Foundation Continues Anti-trafficking Fight](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/poiema-foundation-continues-anti-trafficking-fight/) - Poiema Foundation, a Dallas-area organization focused on human trafficking prevention and survivor care, has been working to educate the public on human trafficking, engage communities and empower survivors through the work of their safe house since 2012.
- [Outreach Updates - March 2024](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/outreach-updates-march-2024/) - Pictured above: Poiema's Cleburne campus departs on their first outreach from Providence Reformed Baptist Church. Hi Poiema family! I extend my sincerest gratitude to you for your invaluable contribution to our outreach efforts. Through your dedication and enthusiasm, you make a more profound impact than you may know. Your generosity of spirit continues to inspire me. Below are some concrete
- [Outreach Updates - April 2024](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/outreach-updates-april-2024/) - Pictured above: Poiema's Bedford campus before departing on outreach from Mid-Cities Bible Church. Hi *|FNAME|*, Summer is just around the corner! I hope you're looking forward to sunny days ahead. Today, I'm excited to share some sunshine from our recent outreach endeavors by answering a few common questions. How does outreach make a difference? We have the unique opportunity,
- [Summer Outreach Update 2024](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/summer-outreach-update-2024/) - Pictured above: Poiema's newest Outreach Campus leaders from Crossroads Church in Rowlett! Hi Poiema family, Over the summer, we launched a new outreach campus in Rowlett. Thanks to your efforts, 325+ volunteers distributed missing kids' posters and gathered supportive intel. We are astounded and grateful for the dedication and consistency of our volunteers! Keep reading to
- [Outreach Update - November 2023](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/outreach-update-november-2023/) - Pictured above: Poiema's Carrollton campus before departing on outreach from Bent Tree Bible Church. Hi Poiema family! I hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving with your loved ones. It's a wonderful time to be grateful, and I am excited to share blessings from last month! A few of our outreach teams pivoted to serve on
- [April Outreach Update](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/april-2023-outreach-update/) - As we enter the month of May (how are we almost halfway through the year!?) and reflect on last month's outreach, we excitedly share the following stats: Sixteen of Poiema's outreach campuses covered 26 different routes. This means over 420 locations received missing kids posters last month! These numbers also include our newest campus in
- [Outreach Update - June 2023](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/outreach-update-june-2023/) - Thank you for your consistent involvement with Poiema's outreach ministry! We truly could not do this work without YOU. This is why sharing these updates with you each month brings me great joy! Despite being the first month of Summer and many volunteers out of town, Poiema's outreach campuses covered 21 different routes- this means
- [Outreach Update - September 2023](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/outreach-update-september-2023/) - I hope you are enjoying this lovely fall weather; I know I am! September was a remarkable month for outreach. We currently have 15 campuses in Texas and one in South Carolina that are working diligently to hand out missing kids’ posters. Last month these 16 campuses handed out posters to nearly 500 locations! This
- [Poiema 10th Birthday Celebration](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/poiema-10th-birthday-celebration-2023-video/) - The Poiema 10th Birthday Celebration, June 24th 2023
- [Outreach Updates - January 2024](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/outreach-updates-january-2024/) - Pictured above: Poiema's Rockwall campus before departing on outreach. Thanks to everyone who served on outreach in January, we had a fantastic start to 2024. We are praying for a continued fruitful year for the ministry! Late last year, we were excited to welcome the Christian Campus Community at UNT as an outreach campus. Through
- [Outreach Updates - February 2024](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/outreach-updates-february-2024/) - Pictured above: Poiema's Carrollton campus before departing on outreach from Bent Tree Bible Church. Hi Poiema family! I am thrilled to announce the successful launch of our newest outreach campus in Sulphur Springs! We are delighted to partner with Grace Methodist Church and eagerly anticipate the work that the Lord will accomplish through this remarkable team of volunteers.
- [2023 Outreach Review + December Updates](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/2023-outreach-review-december-updates/) - Pictured above: Poiema's Mansfield campus departs on outreach from Mansfield Bible Church. We are overjoyed by the ways God blessed our Outreach Ministry last year! Below are our December updates in addition to our 2023 review of Community Awareness Outreach. With unparalleled enthusiasm and commitment, our volunteers have built relationships with members of their communities. Through
- [Outreach Update - August 2023](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/outreach-update-august-2023/) - Following a Summer full of outreach, our Fall season is starting off on a strong note! Because of your faithful partnership, we are able to see these kinds of statistics and I am overjoyed to share the following updates with you! In August, nearly 500 locations received a missing kids' poster all thanks to 16
- [Outreach Update - July 2023](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/outreach-update-july-2023/) - Pictured above: Poiema's Carrollton Outreach campus, made possible through our partnership with Bent Tree Bible Fellowship. Just last month, SEVEN of the kids from our posters were recovered! YOU help make this possible by inviting your communities to call into the tipline if they spot any of these missing children. Keep reading below for more
- [Mid-Year Update June 2023](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/mid-year-update-june-2023/) - Poiema's 10th Birthday Don't miss our 10 Year Celebration: Date: Saturday, June 24th Dinner: 6:00pm Program Begins: 6:30pm REGISTER HERE Accomplishments So Far This Year God has exceptionally blessed Poiema in 2023! Education We started the year strong presenting human trafficking education to dozens of churches, schools, businesses, and healthcare providers all over the state of
- [Thanks for Coming Out!](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/thanks-for-coming-out/) - Dear Friends, It was a delight to see so many of you at our 2nd annual Comedy for a Cause! The popcorn was delicious, the comedians were fantastic, and, most importantly, the company was wonderful! For everyone who came out: thank you. We are indebted to our sponsors, who helped make the evening possible: Prism Electric
- [March Outreach Update](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/march-outreach-update/) - Thank you for your phenomenal support of our Community Awareness Outreach. We continue to see God show up in amazing ways! Keep reading below for updates from last month… How many campuses went on outreach last month?! In March, Poiema had 15 outreach campuses go on 24 different routes! This included our newest campus in Commerce, TX! This means over 360 locations received a missing kids
- [February Outreach Update](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/february-outreach-update2023/) - We are excited to share about our powerful start to the year! In February, Poiema had 14 outreach campuses go on 26 different routes! THANK YOU to everyone who volunteered last month despite all the crazy weather we had!! Please join me in celebrating the following updates from February: Four of the twelve kids from this month's posters were located!! We will continue to pray
- [Comedy for a Cause](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/comedy-for-a-cause2023/) - Dear Poiema Family, Please join us for our 2nd annual Comedy for a Cause on Friday, April 28th. Lakepointe Church is hosting the event at their White Rock campus (9150 Garland Rd Dallas, TX). Doors open at 6:30pm and the show begins at 7:00pm. There will be a concession stand with drinks and light snacks.
- [Outreach Update July 2022](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/outreach-update-july-2022/) - As we head into the month of August, let's pause and reflect on July's Outreach efforts. Month after month God continues to use YOU, our faithful outreach volunteers, to spread awareness about missing children and human trafficking. Last month, 11 Outreach campuses covered 25 different routes! Approximately two hundred eighty locations in the metroplex received Poiema’s poster of
- [Outreach Update August 2022](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/outreach-update-august-2022/) - As our Summer comes to an end, let's pause and reflect on all the Lord has done through Outreach last month. In August we had 11 Outreach campuses cover 19 different routes. This means over 200 businesses were given a missing kids’ poster! 342 Recoverd Minors Since 2015, in cooperation with law enforcement and our partnership
- [Merry Christmas](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/merry-christmas-letter-2022/) - Holidays are a sweet time families gather, celebrate, and fellowship; however, they are often quite a challenging for the women we serve. Will you join us in praying for the precious women in our safe house this Christmas season? We are grateful for you, our Poiema family. Thank you for helping us love others as
- [December Monthly Outreach](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/december-2022-outreach-update/) - Happy New Year!!! I hope you all had amazing Christmas and New Year’s celebrations with your friends and families. In December, Poiema had 8 outreach campuses go on 15 different routes! We are grateful for our faithful volunteers who chose to serve… even during the holidays! Unfortunately, trafficking doesn’t stop, but often increases when people have time off work. A BIG THANKS to those who chose to use
- [January Monthly Outreach](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/january-2023-minor-human-trafficking-outreach/) - I have exciting news to share with you! We started 2023 with a BANG! In January alone, 13 campuses had volunteers cover 23 different routes. More campuses and routes were covered in January than any month last year! What an encouraging way to begin the fight against human trafficking in 2023! Thank you for serving! It brings
- [We cannot stop trafficking without you! - October Outreach Update](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/we-cannot-stop-trafficking-without-you-october-outreach-update/) - October provided another great month for Community Awareness Outreach! We had 10 campuses go out on 19 different routes! We cannot do this without you. I eagerly share the following updates with you from October's Outreach: A private investigator with 4TheOne excitedly shared that N. Lankford was located on 10/5/22! This is a youth we have consistently prayed
- [Thanksgiving Letter 2022](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/thanksgiving-letter-2022/) - Dear Poiema Family, In this season of Thanksgiving, we want to intentionally pause and praise God for just a few of the many blessings Poiema received this year. First and foremost, we are grateful for our Savior, Jesus Christ. It is because He first loved us that we are able to love and serve others.
- [November Monthly Outreach Update](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/november-monthly-outreach-update/) - Hi, Thanks to our amazing volunteers for another great month of Community Awareness Outreach! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and time with family. With the holidays around the corner, we know that it is difficult to find an open Saturday morning. We are so grateful that despite the excitement and activities of last month, we
- [May Outreach - Three Kids Recovered!](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/may-2022-outreach/) - Thank the Lord for another month of Community Awareness Outreach! In the month of May, we had 10 campuses go out on 20 different routes! What a praise: We saw a lot of cooperation and assistance from hotels this month! One hotel clerk at Astro Inn Mesquite shared that he believed he saw all 4
- [New Outreach Campus in Bedford, TX](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/new-outreach-campus-in-bedford-tx/) - Update Our newest campus was a huge success. We had 14 volunteers participate and they visited 45 new locations to distribute posters of missing children. Bedford's First Outreach on July 9, 2022 We are excited to announce our newest Outreach Campus at Mid-Cities Bible Church in Bedford, TX! Please join us in welcoming and
- [The recovery of one child is worth it!](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/the-recovery-of-one-child-is-worth-it/) - Fall here we come! We are grateful for another month of Community Awareness Outreach and this much cooler weather! Last month, we had 9 campuses go out on 15 different routes! Here’s an update: One September 22nd Poiema was informed that M. Castaneda was found! She is a 16-year-old teen who’s been featured on our missing kids’
- [Outreach Update June 2022](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/june-outreach-update/) - Cheers to another amazing month of Community Awareness Outreach! Last month, we had 9 campuses go out on 18 different routes! I am excited to share the following updates from the outreach teams: There were two different sightings of missing youth, A. Williams, shared with our team. These updates were sent to the 4TheOne PI's who were able to use
- [Trauma to Triumph 2022](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/2022-trauma-to-triumph/) - Trauma to Triumph August 12th, 2022 Dallas Bible Church
- [Introducing Our New Safe House Coordinator](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/introducing-our-new-safe-house-coordinator/) - Leilani came to Christ while a freshman in high school and surrendered herself to full-time Christian service her senior year. After graduation, she attended Hardin Simmons University and graduated from Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary in 1986. Leilani served as the Program Supervisor of a residential facility for women and their children. The program assisted women
- [Safe House Resident Graduates](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/safe-house-resident-graduates/) - One of our amazing Safe House residents earned her Associates Degree from Collin College! Read More
- [15 year old girl needs help!](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/15-year-old-girl-needs-help/) - IMPORTANT UPDATE! Dear Poiema Family, First I’d like to say THANK YOU! You have always been faithful to meet EVERY need we’ve posted. Because of your generosity and giving hearts, the 15 year old girl needing help was successfully admitted to an 18 month program. This need hits our hearts in an even deeper way,
- [Safe House-Build Better Together](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/safe-house-build-better-together/) - On a beautiful spring morning, a small gathering of staff, board members, a survivor, and church partners, simultaneously pressed their shovels firmly into the hard-packed St. Augustine grass and broke ground. After months of planning, our Safe House Expansion Project has officially begun. From a construction standpoint, the groundbreaking is purely a symbolic gesture, but
- [2022 Kickoff Celebration](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/2022-kickoff-celebration/) - The 2022 Poiema Foundation Annual Kickoff diner was streamed live on January 28, 2022.
- [April Outreach](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/april-2022-outreach/) - Thank you volunteers. In April we had 10 campuses go out on 21 different routes!
- [15 Year Old in Need](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/15-year-old-in-need/) - Help a girl who is very vulnerable. Your donation will help get her in a program and keep her off the streets.
- [Introducing Natalie Pirrone](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/welcome-natalie-pirrone/) - Natalie Pirrone, Poema's new Education and Outreach Directory.
- [Safe House Expansion](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/safe-house-expansion/) - Safe House expansion for a higher level of care.
- [Farewell to Debbie Crook](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/farewell-to-debbie-crook/) - Through Debbie Crook’s work in law enforcement and with Poiema, she has proved that not all superheroes wear capes.
- [2021 Trauma to Triumph](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/2021-trauma-to-triumph/) - The 2021 Trauma to Triumph, with keynote speaker Ron Archer, was streamed live on Mar 25, 2021.

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## People

- [Bobby Goodrich](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_person/bobby-goodrich/) - Bobby Goodrich is the Development Director at the Poiema Foundation. He is a graduate of Baylor University (Sic ‘em, Bears!) and has a Master’s from Westminster Theological Seminary. He spent the first eight years of his professional life teaching Math, Literature, History, and Latin to middle schoolers, and then he spent the next eight helping Great Hearts Academies, a multi-state charter school network, find and hire the teachers they needed in order to provide a high-quality, classical education to students of all backgrounds in Arizona, Texas, and Louisiana. He joined Poiema in March of 2023, where it is his job to build relationships, tell the story of all the Lord is doing at Poiema, and invite others to be a part of this great work.
- [Natalie Alonzo](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_person/natalie-pirrone/) - Natalie graduated from Dallas Baptist University with a B.A. in Sociology and an MBA in Communications. As a student intern for RescueHer, she helped spread awareness about sex trafficking. Then, as a Voice and Choice Advocate for Traffick911, she helped underaged sex-trafficking survivors in North Texas work toward long-term healing. Now with Poiema, she seeks to unite the public in the fight against human trafficking.
- [Aaron Smith](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_person/aaron-smith/) - Aaron Smith received a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Accounting from Southern Methodist University and began his accounting career as a financial statement auditor for KPMG. After four years as an auditor, Aaron worked ten years as a corporate controller for an oil and gas company. Currently, Aaron is running
- [Yinka Ajagunna, J.D.](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_person/yinka-ajagunna/) - Yinka is by profession an attorney with an emphasis on commercial real estate. She has a passion for using her skills to assist others, and was part of the Domestic Violence Clinic while at the University of Texas School of Law. She has also served as a part of the Los Angeles County Bar’s domestic
- [Nancy Woodall-Priddy, J.D.](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_person/nancy-woodall/) - Nancy Woodall-Priddy earned an English degree from UCLA and a JD from SMU Law School, where she was an editor for the Journal of Air Law & Commerce Law Review. After working at law firms in Dallas and Rockwall, she began a second career as a home educator and served as a leader in various
- [Bessie Barker](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_person/bessie-barker/)
- [Christopher Dean](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_person/christopher-dean/)
- [Rebecca Jowers](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_person/rebecca-jowers/) - Rebecca is the founder and executive director of The Poiema Foundation, a non-profit that fights human trafficking. She is the visionary of the organization’s approach to human trafficking that focuses on: Educating communities and raising general awareness about human trafficking. Engaging the public to be the eyes and ears in their community to identify at
- [Bruce Decker](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_person/bruce-decker/) - Bruce has recently retired after serving for 24 years as a Community Pastor at Bent Tree Bible. Prior to that, he was an executive in the printing paper distribution industry for 23 years. He now serves as a chaplain with Marketplace Ministries and as a facilitator with Primemovers. He has a passion for discipling men
- [Karen Pate](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_person/karen-page/) - Karen is no stranger to the marketing and advertising world. Specializing in customer experience and insights strategy, she has over 25 years of experience related to the analysis, creation, maintenance, governance and measurement of digital content and user experiences for many Fortune 500 companies. Currently, Karen consults with global and domestic brands helping them to
- [Elenn Ewing](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_person/elenn-ewing/) - Ellen has recently retired after 32 years in the healthcare industry. As Vice President in National Accounts Client Management, she lead a team working with large employers with planning strategy for their employee benefit plans. In retirement, she plans to focus on education and combatting human trafficking in the DFW area. For the past year,

## Blurbs

- [2026 Trauma to Triumph  - Home Page Banner](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/2026-trauma-to-triumph-home-page-banner/)
- [Internet Safety Registration](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/internet-safety-registration/) - Internet Safety We often discuss the dangers of ever-evolving technology, but it can be intimidating to know how to educate ourselves and our kids how to stay safe online. Join us for this training to learn helpful tactics to stay safe on the web as well as tricks and schemes traffickers use to lure people
- [Training  - Home Page Banner](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/sex-trafficking-training-banner/)
- [Board of Directors](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/board-of-directors/) - Rebecca Jowers, President & Executive Director Christopher Dean, Chair Brad Walcher, Vice-Chair Aaron Smith, Treasurer Bob Bannister, Treasurer Bessie Barker, Secretary Ellen Ewing Bruce Decker Abigail Jordan
- [footer col2](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/footer-col2/) - Our Hope Is... A world where sexual abuse and exploitation is not tolerated; and the victims are fully restored. Fight Human Trafficking Donate To donate by check, mail your donation to: Poiema Foundation P.O. Box 757 Rockwall, Texas 75087
- [Donate - Support the Fight](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/donate-support-the-fight/) - Donate
- [Comedy for a Cause About 2026 (BG Duplicate)](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/comedy-for-a-cause-about-2026/) - Join us for an evening of laughter featuring nationally touring comedian Mike Goodwin, whose sharp, clean humor makes this a show everyone can enjoy. Whether you’re coming on your own or bringing friends, family, or coworkers, Comedy for a Cause is designed to be an easy “yes”—a great show, a great atmosphere, and a meaningful
- [Amazon Wishlist](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/amazon-wishlist/) - Purchase items we need for the safe house. Safe House Wish List
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- [HT101 Registration](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/ht101-registration-content/) - Human Trafficking 101 Human Trafficking 101 covers all aspects of domestic human trafficking and includes how to recognize trafficked victims and their perpetrators, true stories of survivors, and how to be a part of the solution to this wide-spread problem. This class is strongly encouraged for anyone interested in serving with Poiema and required for
- [2026 Commit to Freedom - Home Page Banner](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/2026-human-trafficing-awareness-month-home-page-banner/)
- [Volunteer Training - Through Their Eyes: Trafficking Simulation](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/sex-trafficking-training-through-their-eyes-trafficking-simulation/) - Step into an engaging, eye-opening journey that equips you with the knowledge and tools to recognize, respond to, and help prevent human trafficking. Through real survivor stories, interactive scenarios, and practical takeaways, this course sheds light on the realities of trafficking and empowers you to be part of the solution. Whether you're new to the
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- [Empower Survivors](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/empower-survivors/) - Poiema has a Safe House where we provide the support necessary for survivors of human trafficking to overcome their abuse. The success of our Safe House program is greatly dependent on the support provided by volunteers. Opportunities to serve include helping with home maintenance projects, interacting with the residents through mentoring, game nights, or teaching
- [Engage Communities](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/engage-communities/) - Engaging the public to be eyes and ears in the community and identify human trafficking victims is essential to ending this modern-day slavery. Poiema has over 400 active volunteers involved in community outreach. Each Saturday, volunteers from one of our eighteen campuses distribute posters of missing minors throughout the metroplex. They visit hotels, truck stops,
- [Educate the Public](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/educate-the-public/) - To date, we have educated more than 38,000 people about the dangers of human trafficking through our prevention education program. We speak to teachers, students, counselors, nurses, doctors, foster parents, staff who work with at-risk youth, law enforcement, churches, rotary clubs, and more.
- [Trauma to Triumph Register 2025](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/trauma-to-triumph-register-2025/) - Registration is now closed. If you had hoped to attend but were unable to register, please contact Nancy Nicholson for more information (469) 757-8888. Our annual Trauma to Triumph dinner on October 24th, at The Stonebriar Church in Frisco! Date: October 24, 2025 Location: Stonebriar Church 4801 Legendary Dr. Frisco, TX 75034 Attire is Business
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- [Outreach Partners](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/churches/) - Bent Tree Bible Fellowship Carrollton, TX Calvary Chapel Church Fort Worth Haltom City, TX Church on the Hill Mesquite, TX One Community Church Plano, TX Cornerstone Church Rockwall, TX Crossroads Church Rowlett, TX Dallas Bible Church Dallas, TX Frisco First Baptist Church, Frisco TX Lake Pointe Church Rockwall, TX Legacy Church Denison/Sherman, TX Mansfield Bible Church
- [Volunteer Opportunities - Community  Awareness Outreach](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/volunteer-opportunities-community-awareness-outreach/) - Educating the public about human trafficking is essential to ending modern-day slavery. Each month, multiple teams of trained volunteers distribute posters of missing minors known or suspected of being in the area to hotels, bus stations, first responders, and local businesses in high-risk locations throughout Dallas and the surrounding cities. Each team consists of at
- [2025 North Texas Giving Day NTGD  - Home Page Banner](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/2025-north-texas-giving-day-ntgd-home-page-banner/)
- [Poiema Partners Intro - Friends in the Fight](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/poiema-partners-intro/)
- [Poiema Partners - Friends in the Fight](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/poiema-partners/) - Mart of Dallas provided an ATV at significantly reduced cost, and they are a hub for a wide array of automotive, recreational, and even construction needs. Charis Transcription does professional, HIPAA compliant medical transcription work. They boast a team of highly qualified, 100% US-based transcriptionists with experience in all specialties. Topp Gunn Auto Auctions is
- [2025 Commit to Freedom - Home Page Banner](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/2025-commit-to-freedom-home-page-banner/)
- [Commit to Freedom Register 2025](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/commit-to-freedom-register-2025/) - Take a stand against human trafficking—get informed and empowered at the Commit to Freedom Training Summit. Date: September 13, 2025 Location: Cornerstone Church (map) 1565 Airpot Rd Rockwall, TX 75087 Human Trafficking Awareness Path 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. - Interactive Human Trafficking Course Step into an engaging, eye-opening journey that equips you with the
- [Commit to Freedom Support](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/commit-to-freedom-support/) - Volunteer Already attended training? Volunteer to help check-in attendees, from 8:15 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. Volunteer
- [2025 Volunteer Appreciation Celebration - Home Page Banner](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/2025-volunteer-appreciation-celebration-home-page-banner/)
- [Trauma to Triumph Support](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/trauma-to-triumph-support/) - Volunteer From helping with set up to greeting folks as they arrive (etc.), your presence and representation of Poiema are an invaluable part of each event! If you'd like to serve, you can find a list of opportunities on Volunteer Hub. Setup Crew Greeter Poiema Swag Table Registration Table Tear Down Crew Volunteer Sponsorship Download
- [massimo 4x4 Raffle About](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/massimo-4x4-raffle-about/) - The Poiema Foundation is excited to announce that we are raffling off a 2024 Massimo MSA 450 4x4 — generously provided at reduced cost by our friends at Mart of Dallas — as a way to raise funds for our continued fight against human trafficking! Tickets are on sale now for $100/each, and only 150
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- [Comedy for a Cause About 2025](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/about-comedy-for-cause-2025/) - We are THRILLED to announce that our 4th Annual Comedy for a Cause will be held on Friday, March 28th! Come for an evening of laughter and fun and support an important cause! We can’t wait to see you there! Comedy for a Cause on March 28th at Lakepointe Church, North Dallas Campus. Date: March
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- [HT101 Healthcare Professionals - Natalie Pirrone](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/natalie-pirrone-education-director/) - Natalie Alonzo Natalie Alonzo serves as the Education and Outreach Director for Poiema Foundation, a non-profit that fights human trafficking. Natalie holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Dallas Baptist University. While in school, she interned for RescueHer helping spread awareness about sex-trafficking. After earning
- [Volunteer Training - Effects of Pornography](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/volunteer-training-effects-of-pornography/) - Is there a correlation between pornography and human trafficking? Short answer, yes! In this training, we will cover the relationship between the two as well as the long-term negative effects of pornography on the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of those consuming it. Register for Effects of Pornography Training
- [Volunteer Training - Internet Safety](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/volunteer-training-internet-safety/) - We often discuss the dangers of ever-evolving technology, but it can be intimidating to know how to educate ourselves and our kids how to stay safe online. Join us for this training to learn helpful tactics to stay safe on the web as well as tricks and schemes traffickers use to lure people in through
- [Volunteer Training - HT101 Health Care Providers](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/volunteer-training-ht101-health-care/) - Health care practitioners are in a unique position to intervene in human trafficking, both labor and sex trafficking. Health care providers have an opportunity to be a voice for this population that has no voice. Your intervention could save a life. Approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Find out more about HT101
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- [Trauma to Triumph Register 2024](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/trauma-to-triumph-register-2024/) - Join us for our annual Trauma to Triumph dinner on October 11th, at The Hidden Creek in Heath! Date: October 11 Time: 6:00 pm Location: Hidden Creek 215 Chris Cuny Parkway Heath, TX 75032 Menu: Herb Roasted Chicken Salad Green Bean Almandine Garlic Mashed Potatoes Attire is Business Casual Invite Others Share the passion! Bring
- [Poiema Update Q2  2024 - Home Page Banner](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/poiema-update-q2-2024-home-page-banner/)
- [Poiema Update Q1  2024 - Home Page Banner](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/human-trafficking-update-q1-2024-home-page-banner/)
- [Trauma to Triumph 2024 Home Page Banner](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/t2t-2024-human-trafficking-dinner/) - Register for our annual Trauma to Triumph fundraiser dinner on Friday, October 11th.
- [Lunch & Learn  - Home Page Banner](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/lunch-learn-ht101-home-page-banner/)
- [Trauma to Triumph Save the Date - 2024](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/trauma-to-triumph-save-the-date-2024/) - Join us for our annual Trauma to Triumph dinner on October 11th, at The Hidden Creek in Heath! Registration opens September 1st. Date: October 11 Time: 6:00 pm Location: Hidden Creek 215 Chris Cuny Parkway Heath, TX 75032 Attire is Business Casual Invite Others Share the passion! Bring friends, family, or colleagues to introduce them
- [Trauma to Triumph Register - 2023](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/trauma-to-triumph-register/) - Trauma to Triumph Thank you for helping to make this year’s Trauma to Triumph a truly remarkable evening! From the stirring worship to Pastor Libin Abraham’s powerful message to the inspiring testimony of our former Safe House resident – none of it would have mattered without a room full of our friends (both old and
- [HT101 Lunch & Learn August 4, 2024](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/ht101-lunch-learn-august-4th-2024/) - Join us for free lunch and Poiema's Human Trafficking 101 course featuring a staff panel for Q&A. Grab a bite to eat, hear all we've learned about human trafficking in Texas over the last 10 years, and ask any questions you might have. We'll also talk through how you can get involved in this fight!
- [Volunteer Training - HT101](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/volunteer-training-ht101/) - HT 101 is our most basic training, and is required for anyone interested in serving with Poiema. Covering all aspects of domestic sex trafficking, HT 101 includes how to recognize trafficked victims and their perpetrators, true stories of survivors, and how to be a part of the solution to this wide-spread problem. Register for Human
- [Volunteer Appreciation 2024 - Home Page Banner](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/volunteer-ppreciation-2024-home-page-banner/)
- [Comedy for a Cause 2024 - Home Page Banner](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/comedy-for-a-cause-2024-home-page-banner/)
- [Volunteer Opportunities - Direct Care Safe House Support](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/volunteer-opportunities-direct-care-safe-house-support/) - The success of our safe house programs and services is largely dependent on support provided by caring volunteers. Our Direct Care ministry offers both long- and short-term opportunities for service in areas such as home maintenance, life skills, mentoring programs, educational opportunities, and Bible studies. To ensure you are set up for success, your safety,
- [Effects of Pornography Registration](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/effects-of-pornography-registration/) - Is there a correlation between pornography and human trafficking? Short answer, yes! In this training, we will cover the relationship between the two as well as the long-term negative effects of pornography on the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of those consuming it. All classes are from 7:00pm - 8:00pm, via Zoom. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
- [Volunteer Opportunities - Operations Administrative and Event](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/volunteer-opportunities-operations-administrative-and-event/) - Volunteers assist in a wide variety of technical, IT, clerical and customer service duties, such as the production of marketing materials, general office tasks, and data maintenance. Volunteers can also be of great service for speaking presentations by providing speaker companionship and transportation, onsite IT collaboration, information table management, and/or answering ministry-related questions from people
- [HTAM 2024 - Home Page Banner](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/human-trafficking-awareness-month-hp-banner/)
- [Wear Blue Day 2024 - Home Page Banner](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/wear-blue-day-2024-home-page-banner/)
- [Night of Worship  2024 - Home Page Banner](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/worship-2024-home-page-banner/)
- [Feature Amazon Wish List - Christmas 2023](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/feature-amazon-wish-list-christmas/)
- [Trauma to Triumph 2023 Home Banner](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/trauma-to-triumph-2023-home-banner/)
- [Volunteer Opportunities - Prayer Team](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/volunteer-opportunities-prayer-team/) - This ministry exists to present the praises and petitions of the Poiema Foundation and its community before the Lord. Prayer lays the foundation for everything and the power of prayer is undeniable. Nothing is too trivial or too big to pray for. Our prayer warriors receive prayer requests and praises via email from our prayer
- [Feature NTGD 2023 - Thank You](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/feature-ntgd-2023-thank-you/)
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- [North Texas Giving Day 2023 Home Banner 1](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/ntgd-2023-feature-1/)
- [Feature NTGD 2023 - early giving](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/feature-ntgd-2023/)
- [Trauma to Triumph 2022 Intro](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/trauma-to-triumph/) - If you can't make it in person, you can watch the live stream tonight at 7:00pm. Watch Live StreamThe evening will include worship, an overview of how the Lord is working through Poiema, and a beautiful survivor testimony. Comedian Scott Smyer is our MC for the event. He is passionate about our cause and will
- [HT101 Lunch & Learn](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/ht101-lunch-learn-content/) - UPDATED: We have reached capacity for this event! If you were interested in attending and were not able to register, we'd be delighted to consider hosting another one at a venue near you! Please reach out to Bobby Goodrich (bobby@poiemafoundation.org) and let him know of your interest! With Deepest Gratitude, The Poiema Foundation --------------------------------------- With
- [HT101 Lunch & Learn August 13, 2023](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/ht101-lunch-learn-august-13-2023/) - With the release of "Sound of Freedom" and the recent "World Day Against Trafficking in Persons", we have seen a significant uptick in interest in what we do and in a desire to get involved. So, we've decided to host a "Lunch and Learn" event for you to come, grab a bite to eat, hear
- [Poiema 10 Year Celebration 2023 Home Banner](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/poiema-10-year-celebration-2023-home-page-banner/)
- [Poiema 10 Year Celebration 2023 Info](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/poiema-10-year-2023-info/) - Join us as we celebrate 10 YEARS of fighting human trafficking and supporting survivors! This work is not possible without YOU, our faithful volunteers, donors, and prayer warriors, so we hope you can attend and celebrate with us. We have a fun night planned with stories, food, and fellowship. If you are new to Poiema
- [Comedy for a Cause Home Banner](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/comedy-for-a-cause-home-banner/)
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- [Coalitions](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/coalitions/) - C7 Human Trafficking Coalition North Texas Region North Texas Coalition Against Human Trafficking Dallas/Fort Worth, TX North East Texas Alliance Against Trafficking Hunt County, TX TC 5-Stones Task Force Tarrant County, TX Heart of Texas Human Trafficking Coalition Central Texas Region
- [Merry Christmas 2022 Banner](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/merry-christmas-2022/)
- [Human Trafficking - Where Does Human Trafficking Occur](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/human-trafficking-where-does-human-trafficking-occur/) - Human trafficking occurs in every country, even in the United States within our cities, rural towns, suburbs and communities. Perpetrators and pimps will go anywhere, do anything to reach the vulnerable and lure them into human trafficking. In 2020, Texas was second in the nation for reported cases of human trafficking. A total of 987
- [Volunteer Training - Realities of Aftercare Training](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/volunteer-training-realities-of-aftercare-training/) - This training addresses commonly held myths and misconceptions commonly held about victims and survivors of human trafficking and helps to shape a more accurate “lens” for identifying and understanding its effects. The content includes trauma’s effect on the brain, shame identities, perpetrator luring techniques, risk factors for potential victims, and the importance of trauma-informed care.
- [Volunteer Training - Strength-Based Approach to Aftercare Training](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/volunteer-training-strength-based-approach-to-aftercare-training/) - It’s natural to notice the negatives in a situation or the weaknesses in ourselves and others. Strength-based training empowers volunteers to find the positives. This vital life skill helps in any setting, but is essential when working with survivors of sexual exploitation. Strength-based training views people as resourceful and resilient in the face of adversity.
- [Volunteer Training - Outreach](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/volunteer-training-outreach/) - Our outreach volunteers visit area businesses to distribute posters of missing children and to collect data that may lead to the children’s recovery. The training includes protocols on how to approach businesses, how to capture important information, and safety procedures. Schedule for Community Awareness Outreach Training
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- [HT101 Healthcare Professionals - Rebecca Jowers](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/rebecca-jowers-mace/) - Rebecca Jowers, MACE – Executive Director Rebecca is the founder and executive director of The Poiema Foundation, a non-profit that fights human trafficking. She is the visionary of the organization’s approach to human trafficking that focuses on: educating the public, engaging communities to identify at-risk and missing youth, and empowering survivors through a long-term residential program. Rebecca
- [HT 101 - Healthcare Providers -  HSS Approved](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/ht-101-healthcare-providers-hss-approved/) - The Poiema Foundation training course, “Human Trafficking Training for Health Care Professionals”, is approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in accordance with House Bill 2059 (2019) for health care practitioner licensure renewal requirements. Notify Me of Upcoming Training
- [Volunteer Training - Survivor Care Training](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/volunteer-training-survivor-care-training/) - This training equips volunteers to carry out with confidence Poiema’s vision of providing consistent, trauma-informed care to our safe house residents and other beneficiaries of our victims' services. Volunteers become familiar with a strength-based approach that places the real needs of survivors at the center of the process of sustained recovery. Schedule for Survivor Care
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- [Golf Volunteer](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/golf-tournament-volunteer/) - We need your help the day of the tournament!!! There are several ways to volunteer at the golf tournament. You can sign up to help check-in golfers or hand out lunches and goodie bags. If you enjoy being outside, you can sit on the course and watch for hole-in ones. Click the volunteer button to
- [Golf - Bent Tree Bible Fellowship Golf Tournament](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/bent-tree-bible-fellowship-golf-tournament/) - We are thankful for our partnership with Bent Tree Bible Fellowship. They are hosting our third annual golf tournament on October 25, 2022. Save the date! You can help make this event a success by signing up to be a sponsor or by playing a round of golf at the beautiful Brookhaven Country Club. All
- [Golf Tournamen Sponsor](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/golf-tournament-sponsor/) - Several sponsorship packages are available. Click on the sponsor button to learn more about each level. $7,500 Diamond Sponsor $5,000 Platinum Sponsor $4,000 Awards Luncheon Sponsor $3,000 Golf Hat Sponsor $2,500 Gold Sponsor $1,500 Silver Sponsor $1,500 Leaderboard Sponsor $1,500 Golf Ball Sponsor $1,000 Golf Cart Sponsor $500 Hole in One Sponsor (per hole) $250
- [Golf Brookhaven Country Club](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/brookhaven-country-club/) - 7:30 a.m. Breakfast, Registration & Putting Contest 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start 1:00 p.m. Awards Lunch Brookhaven Country Club 3333 Golfing Green Dr Farmers Branch TX 75234
- [HT101 - Healthcare Providers About One](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/ht101-healthcare-providers-1/) - Human Trafficking for Health Care Providers Health care practitioners are in a unique position to intervene in human trafficking, both labor and sex trafficking; however, they are often not aware their patient is a victim. Victims may be people of any age, gender, race/ethnicity, nationality, immigration status, or sexual orientation. Victims and survivors are often patients
- [HT101 - Healthcare Providers About Two](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/ht-101-healthcare-providers-hss-approved-2/) - Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Understand Human Trafficking as defined by the TVPA 2000. Learn vulnerability factors for victims. Learn how traffickers recruit victims. Identify potential signs of human trafficking while providing services for patients. Discover immediate health care needs of identified victims. Develop ability for a trauma-informed response. Identify
- [Golf Tournament Play](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/golf-tournament-play/) - Register individually or as a foursome for the 4-person scramble, shotgun start. Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams in each flight, Longest Drive, and Closest to the Pin. Raffle tickets and Silent Auction items are available for purchase at registration. $660/Foursome (4) Golfers including tournament fees, breakfast, and lunch. $165/Golfer
- [Golf Tournament Home Banner](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/golf-tournament-home-banner/)
- [Volunteer Opportunities - Operations Fundraising](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/volunteer-opportunities-operations-fundraising/) - Fundraising is, first and foremost, a form of ministry. It is a way of announcing our vision and providing an opportunity for other people to participate with us in our mission. This team of volunteers is gifted and passionate about raising money to help us sustain our Safe House and Victim Care ministries. Let us
- [Volunteer Opportunities - Direct Care Pen Pal](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/volunteer-opportunities-direct-care-pen-pal/) - Survivors of trafficking need plenty of encouragement and recognition of progress. Letters filled with truth, comfort, scriptures and unconditional love can mean the world to those who are trying to rebuild their lives. Let us know that you would like to participate in our Encouragement Team and we'll get you connected with a survivor who
- [Volunteer Opportunities - Overview](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/volunteer-opportunities-overview/) - We offer multiple avenues to serve shoulder-to-shoulder with others who desire to see victims of human trafficking become thriving survivors. You can start by taking the HT101 training, Community Awareness Outreach Training, or Joining our Prayer Team. Browse the opportunities below or email us at: volunteer@poiemafoundation.org. if you have questions.
- [Volunteer Intro](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/volunteer-intro/) - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES All it takes is a Caring Heart
- [Human Trafficking - How One Conversation Can Be a Life-Changer](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/human-trafficking-how-one-conversation-can-be-a-life-changer/) - A few examples of how perpetrators gain access to their prey by turning online interactions into opportunities to traffic innocent kids and teens.
- [footer col3](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/footer-col3/) - Poiema Foundation About Us Partners Contact Us Get Involved Volunteer Training Volunteer Opportunities About Human Trafficking Poiema Journey
- [Human Trafficking - Kids Can Be Victims of Human Trafficking](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/human-trafficking-kids-can-be-victims-of-human-trafficking/) - The recruitment of kids for human trafficking can occur by a parent, family member, or an outside perpetrator. The Department of Justice reports that in nearly 25% of the child-exploitation cases they encounter, the child was forced into prostitution by a parent or family member. The trafficking of minors can happen to kids within a
- [Volunteer Training - Overview](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/volunteer-training-overview-2/) - To equip our team with the necessary skills and knowledge, all Poiema volunteers are required to attend the trainings specific to their jobs. These trainings are also open to anyone interested in learning more about Human Trafficking. The dates and times of Poiema trainings are available on our Volunteer Hub Calendar.
- [Human Trafficking - Human Trafficking Online](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/human-trafficking-human-trafficking-online/) - Now, the boundaries for human trafficking have expanded even more. Perpetrators are entering into our homes and kid’s lives through the online doorways provided by social media and gaming. Traffickers use simple conversations online to lure grade schoolers and teens into “friendship” that ultimately results in them becoming a victim.
- [Human Trafficking - How to Recognize a Victim of Human Trafficking](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/human-trafficking-how-to-recognize-a-victim-of-human-trafficking/) - Burns or scars Malnourished or hungry Varied stages of bruising Branding or tattoos, such as a $, a barcode, or “Daddy” Signs of alcohol or drug addiction Withdrawn, depressed, and fearful Inappropriately dressed for the season Inconsistent stories Frequent or unexplained absences Frequent travel to other cities Always accompanied by an older, controlling boyfriend or
- [Human Trafficking - Who Are Victims of Human Trafficking?](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/human-trafficking-who-are-victims-of-human-trafficking/) - Human traffickers look for people who are psychologically susceptible, emotionally vulnerable or are facing economic hardship. Victims can come from different socio-economic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. Perpetrators lure the innocent into human trafficking through manipulation such as: Showering them with attention Making false promises Giving them gifts and money Faking romantic relationships Pimps keep their
- [Our Mission](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/our-mission/) - We educate the public and raise awareness to prevent sexual abuse, sex trafficking, and other methods of sexual exploitation. We help with the restoration journey of survivors in our safe house by providing for their physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs.
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- [Our Story](https://www.poiemafoundation.org/c5_blurb/our-story/) - After watching a documentary about innocent children sold into sexual slavery internationally, Rebecca Jowers was ready to move her entire world to help them. As a wife, a mother of four daughters, and a student at Dallas Theological Seminary, such a move was unrealistic. Nevertheless, a God-inspired passion gripped her heart and would not let
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