Milwaukee's Convergence Resource Center Launches Solace Support
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Milwaukee’s Convergence Resource Center Launches Solace Support Line to Help Human Trafficking Survivors Human traffi cking is one of the biggest issues facing the Milwaukee area, according to the FBI, which is why the Convergence Resource Center launched its Solace Support Line to provide support to human traffi cking survivors. The Solace Support Line phone number is 414.393.9970 or text 414.797.3047. The Solace Support Line is a warm line where live opera- Beverly Taylor of Channel 6 has done a phenomenal job tors will listen, as well as provide support and important of interviewing Debbie and addressing the subject of Hu- man Trafficking. It was very informative. She has also resources to help those in need. The vision for the Solace reported on the Convergence center and it’s ministries. Support Line is that it will serve as a safe place, without judgment or condemnation, for those impacted by sex traf- trained operators are available to help from 11pm to 7am fi cking. However, the Solace Support Line is not a hotline Friday, Saturday and Sunday. like 911, which responds to life-threatening emergen- cies or 211, which provides city “Many survivors of human traffi cking suffer the negative resources. effects from the experience including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Stockholm Syndrome, and much more, “The Solace Support Line is one “ said Carla McKiver, co-founder of the Convergence Re- tool to help address Milwaukee’s source Center. “As this issue of human traffi cking con- growing sex traffi cking problem. tinues to grow in the city of Milwaukee, the Convergence The line is a safe place to connect Resource Center has recognized the need for providing on- with people who care and who going support to survivors as they deal with the aftermath. also have access to the resources We think this is a great start. “ that can help them escape this dangerous lifestyle, “ said Deb- ABOUT THE CONVERGENCE RESOURCE CENTER bie Lassiter, CEO and co-founder Debbie Lassiter, CEO of the Convergence Resource Center. “This is such a pow- The Convergence Resource Center (CRC) is a not-for-profi t, erful opportunity for our organization to help those who 501 (C) 3 faith based, community service organization, es- have lived or are living in this situation. “ tablished in April 2004. Guided by the belief that many of the challenges facing our community can best be corrected The line is open to anyone who has been a victim of human when those who live in the central city and urban commu- traffi cking and is in need of help. By calling into the SSL, nities assume greater personal responsibility for their qual- survivors will be connected to someone who will listen and ity of life. For more information about the Convergence provide support to them during their diffi cult time. The Resource Center, visit www.convergenceresource.org. “Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.” Deliver To: Deliver Pray Like a Man! (1 Timothy 2:8) by Bill Farrel “During my years as a lead pastor, I looked us as relational beings? Here is one skill In Bill’s new book, for ways to help men shine. 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