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As part of the global community, Canada and Bermuda is seeing too many people experiencing modern slavery and human trafficking (MSHT) within our borders. While there are people in our communities not experiencing freedom, The Salvation Army will not stop until there is freedom for all. “For us, it has been a year of learning  […]

Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking For more than 150 years, The Salvation Army has stood firmly behind individuals impacted by slavery and human trafficking.  Woven throughout the pages of our history is our commitment to eradicate all forms of slavery and trafficking by advocating for legislative change in governments, opening over 100 global safe houses  […]
January is Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and The Salvation Army is committed to reaching out and working with all involved. Restoration of persons who have been exploited and traumatized may be a long and complex process. Recognition of their inherent dignity, and restoration of agency, choice and control of their own lives  […]

Caroline Pugh-Roberts is one of millions of men, women and children who have fallen into the hands of traffickers. Today, as a survivor and educator, she works with other victims at The Salvation Army in London, Ont., to not only help them live but flourish. “I didn’t realize I was being trafficked,” says Caroline. “I  […]

On February 22, National Human Trafficking Awareness Day draws attention to the vast abuse of people, for profit, at the hands of others. The Salvation Army is committed to protecting and serving victims of sex trafficking and has provided assistance in Canada and around the world for more than 100 years. In fact, The Salvation  […]
“Deborah’s Gate helped save my life,” says Lauren (not her real name). “When I came to The Salvation Army I felt like I deserved to hurt and didn’t deserve to live. Then the staff reminded me of my worth and importance in life.” “Deborah’s Gate helped save my life” The Salvation Army’s Deborah’s Gate is  […]

OTTAWA, June 6, 2012 – Canada’s largest non-governmental direct social service provider is commending the Federal Government on the release of a national strategy to address the issue of Human Trafficking. The Salvation Army had called on the government to develop a national plan and participated in the development of the strategy announced today in  […]

Modern-day slavery exists. Although it is illegal in Canada, thousands of people every year are being bought and sold. Human trafficking is a hidden evil that The Salvation Army chooses to target.