The Slave in Your Backyard: The Local Reality of Human Trafficking

I watched it on Amazon prime. I've always worked in public safety and knew it was an issue just not how big of one. I recognized some of the places shown being a SC native and lived close to Charleston. I urge everyone to watch to become educated and spread awareness. It happens in every city we just often have on blinders. I love this and I love Heather and everything she stands for.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I pray everyone washes and becomes aware of the true reality that is out there. See something, say something. This proves there are resources to help and no one is too far gone. Jesus is real and Jesus can save you!

The Slave in Your Backyard is an eye-opening and necessary documentary that sheds light on the harsh reality of human trafficking in our own communities. Often, we think of trafficking as a distant issue...something that happens in far-off places, but this film powerfully dismantles that misconception, revealing just how close to home this crisis truly is and how easily it can go unnoticed.

Informative, enlightening, and deeply educational, the film presents real-life stories, expert insights, and shocking truths that force us to recognize the hidden suffering happening around us. It challenges viewers to not only be aware but also to take action, whether through advocacy, education, or supporting survivors in meaningful ways.

This documentary brings to light the depth and breadth of human trafficing in South Carolina. It is Insightful and heartbreaking. It showed how easily one can fall victim. Every story told shows a different thread of a tapestry that weaves together the lies and tactics of the enemy to bring about evil, heartbreak and distruction. It tells stories of redemption and stories of hope. It leaves one feeling uneasy in a way that provokes one to ask...What can I do to make a difference. I highly recommend watching and sharing with others. Educate those around you and learn the signs of what this may look like in your own back yard.

To have awareness in our own community is a powerful tool to help prevent this evil in our backyards.

The long-term effects of this trauma are deep and real, BUT GOD is able. So thankful this is out for others to see these realities and know that it is not just a problem in far off places.

The truth of these stories is heartbreaking but the ending of Jesus being their source is powerful.

Lighthouse For Life and SWITCH are doing the work with feet to the ground. So thankful for what they do and I will pray continually as they are in the muck and the mire day in and day out. This is no easy fight. May The Lord be Glorified.

I had the opportunity to see this documentary at a premiere in Greenville, hosted by the Switch nonprofit. The Slave in Your Backyard powerfully exposes human trafficking in South Carolina. The documentary features survivor Heather Pagán and former trafficker Bruce, shining a light on the urgent fight to end this crisis. The film vividly portrays the hidden realities of trafficking in our communities and underscores the importance of awareness and action. I would highly recommend seeing this film and encouraging others to see it as well! It's a must-watch for anyone committed to making a difference.