DV in the Arts, pt. 12

The mission of sheltering and helping those fleeing Domestic Violence has evolved recently for Sojourn with the advent of a grant for Human Trafficking. Both of these are inexorably intertwined and it's a logical next step in our evolution.

This month's DVITA is centered thus on trafficking as the subject. It led me down quite a path and into a realm of music I had no idea existed as a subject matter. My missive on this is more lengthy than usual so please bear with me. These are three songs that stuck.

Tauren Wells' "All Gods Children" is about what leads into the life of being trafficked and proceeds of which support the Tim Tebow Foundation's Anti-Human Trafficking ministry.

"For Those Who Can't Speak" is a powerful rallying song from mainstay Tenth Avenue North and hip-hop artists KB and Derek Minor. This song is a reminder and anthem to use voices to create change and bring awareness to end human trafficking. The song calls to the people still in modern-day slavery and how we, as believers, shouldn't be afraid to raise our voices against it.

Then there's my pick- "Passport" by the Trampolines.

"Passport" is a heartbreaking song that tells the story of a 13-year-old girl who was tricked and trapped into human trafficking far away from home, a story that is sadly true for many. The song brings an awareness to the matter in a way that immediately weighs heavy on listeners. The lyrics tell the story of how so many are trapped and the longing to be free and know what love truly is beyond the prisons they find themselves in. Now check this out-

The Trampolines also walk the walk and talk the talk- they actually rescue and work with survivors to get them back to a better life.

Have a listen and tell me what you think. Click here Passport