Domestic Violence Awareness Month: The Connection to Human Trafficking
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we want to
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Human trafficking is the exploitation of individuals through force, fraud, or coercion for labor or sexual services. This issue significantly impacts our community, leading to long-term physical and psychological trauma. At Terebinth Refuge we are fighting back by increasing awareness, encouraging education, and joining coordinated efforts among law enforcement, social services, and organizations to support victims and prevent human trafficking.
Midwest memories,
memories of me
The twisted lullaby
a haunting melody
Like a prairie weed I struggled
and yearned to be free
Of this saddening,
maddening hypocrisy
Yet with the even flow
of shame and pain;
I learned not to let
emotions show
To be seen and not heard,
a life lesson of my legacy
Until one day the levee broke
And as I opened my mouth to
scream; I choked.
If you or someone you know is being sexually exploited or trafficked, please contact your Regional Navigator or contact the Day One Crisis Hotline (Call 1.866.223.1111 or Text: 612.399.9995).
You can also visit Day One Website to learn more about services available in your community.
If you are in the St. Cloud area, you can also call the Terebinth REFUGE Crisis Line 320.428.4707.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we want to
Our Annual RISE Breakfast isn’t just a delicious breakfast—it’s a
At Terebinth Refuge, we know that survivor recovery comes easier
Human Trafficking is a community problem. This form of violence impacts individual victims, their families, and the community at large. Together, we can bring hope, healing, and freedom to those who have been harmed by sex trafficking and sexual exploitation, and create safer communities where this harm doesn’t happen in the first place.
Volunteer opportunities include administration, independent living skills (cooking, personal finance, crafts) and transportation.
In kind donations are accepted as gifts off our Household Requests List OR as $10+ gift cards to stores.
Your generous offers impact for immediate needs and services for survivors of sexual exploitation and trafficking.
Everyone has a role to play in making our community safer. Terebinth Refuge has educational tools and resources for professionals and community members. Learn more about primary prevention, alternative restorative responses to ending the demand for sexual exploitation, developing a community-integrated response to trafficking, and how to use your gifts, strengths, role, and influence to better support survivors.
Staying aware and educated about human trafficking in your community is crucial. Understanding the signs and realities of trafficking helps identify and assist victims, potentially saving lives. An informed community can deter traffickers, support survivors, and advocate for stronger laws and resources. Ultimately, awareness and education empower communities to protect their most vulnerable members and foster a safer, more just society.
Include details in your online donation to dedicate
to someone special or contact our office and ask about being part of our Legacy Program!
At Terebinth Refuge we classify two types of sponsors. Our general sponsors and our Church of the Month program. These donors are those who form a committed working relationship with our program.
If you wish to sponsor Terebinth Refuge today, contact our office.
Your generosity impacts and supports the needs and services of survivors of sexual exploitation and trafficking. Together we can be the answer to this horrific problem in our community. Help us be a place where hope and healing grows.
Join us Thursday September 11th for RISE 2025! Doors open at 7. Join us for a delicious free breakfast, a powerful program with Keynote Speaker, Jeanne Allert, founder and executive director of Samaritan Women, listen to our survivor share her story, and hear important ministry updates from our Founder, CeCe Terlouw-Kvistad. Breakfast is served promptly at 7:30. The Program ends at 9 am.
After years of courageous leadership, Cece, the founder of Terebinth Refuge, is stepping out of the Executive Director role but gratefully, will be continuing to serve in different capacities at Terebinth Refuge. Watch her heartfelt message as she reflects on the journey, the mission, and what’s next for Terebinth.