My work as a therapist for New Day for Children focuses primarily on attachment - the need we are all born with to form close, emotionally safe bonds. Tragically, traffickers prey on this innate need.

This short clip, from Operation Underground Railroad’s documentary, It’s Happening Right Here, follows the brilliant efforts of law enforcement as they recover a young girl who was being abused for CSAM (child sexual abuse material) to be sold on the dark web.

When a child is trafficked, there is trauma that impacts both the child, and the family unit. In response to this, we're developing a program for parents and caregivers called PATH - Parental Awareness of Trauma, Trafficking and Healing.

As I sit down to write these words, I can’t help but be grateful for you and the many lives you save through your gifts to New Day…

Sex trafficking is often misunderstood in America. We may think of it as an “over there” problem, blame the kids, or have pictures from the movies in our head of people being thrown into cars and tires screeching as they’re kidnapped off the streets. Hold up your hand and we’ll use it to gain a clearer understanding of how trafficking most often happens…

For January’s Human Trafficking Awareness Month (HTAM), each week we are sharing all about child sex trafficking and how New Day for Children is bringing hope & healing to recovered kids in America. Week 5: Hope & Healing.

For January’s Human Trafficking Awareness Month (HTAM), each week we are sharing all about child sex trafficking and how New Day for Children is bringing hope & healing to recovered kids in America. Week 4: Online Dangers.

For January’s Human Trafficking Awareness Month (HTAM), each week we are sharing all about child sex trafficking and how New Day for Children is bringing hope & healing to recovered kids in America. Week 3: Porn’s Role.

For January’s Human Trafficking Awareness Month (HTAM), each week we are sharing all about child sex trafficking and how New Day for Children is bringing hope & healing to recovered kids in America. Week 2: How it Happens

For January’s Human Trafficking Awareness Month (HTAM), each week we are sharing all about child sex trafficking and how New Day for Children is bringing hope & healing to recovered kids in America. Week 1: The Problem.

Typically, when we say the words “I accidentally…” it’s followed by a negative thing, but not in this case!”

In 2016, I accidentally started volunteering for New Day…

It’s a beautiful thing to meet someone who makes you forget your troubles. Who listens quietly to all your pain, fear and anxiety. Who does not judge you. Does not label you.

My name is Lex and I want to personally invite you to New Day for Children’s gala on October 2.

We want to thank the many groups of loving, concerned citizens who have invited us to speak, held fundraisers and done other wonderful acts of kindness lately!

Enjoy 7 nights at the luxurious 8,000 sq ft villa Casa Piazza. Located in the exclusive oceanfront community of La Punta.

“Human trafficking is among the most heinous crimes the FBI encounters,” said FBI Director Christopher Wray. “Unfortunately, such crimes - against both adults and children - are far more common than most people realize.”

“Amber Speaks”

Roses have the ability to look beautiful in gardens

Learn more about the guest speakers for our Fall Fundraiser Gala - Lexie Smith & Mason Gizard

New Day tutors work with the kids in our partner homes all across the country helping them to grow in academic confidence and achievement. This is the gift you give to American children who've been recovered from sex trafficking - thank you!

Our first horse camp since 2019 and great to be back! There was laughter, tears, joy, fear and courage. In other words…healing happened. When we first meet the wranglers and the horses, the girls are excited, but also apprehensive.