Into the Light NWA

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Into the Light NWA Mission: Ending Child S*x Trafficking and Bringing Hope To Survivors We serve children in 16 counties in North West and North Central.

All services provided by Into The Light are designed to foster trauma-informed, long-term relationships with children whose lives have been impacted by the trauma of the s*x industry in Arkansas. The vast majority of the children we serve are Arkansans, though we serve any child regardless of where their trafficking occurred. We are committed to seeing an end to the s*x trafficking of children, no matter the cost.

Enjoy a night of incredible music and learn about Into the Light's work and the difference compassionate, long-term advo...
10/15/2026

Enjoy a night of incredible music and learn about Into the Light's work and the difference compassionate, long-term advocacy makes in the lives of children and families!

November 5th - 6:30-8:30pm (location is at Clinton Presidential Center Murphy-Keller Building, Little Rock Ar.) Contact Amy at 870-200-9378 with any questions or to RSVP!

November 6th - 7:00pm-9:00pm (location is at Rogers First Church of the Nazarene, 4911 W. Pleasant Grove Road, Rogers Ar.) Contact Jo Lisa at 870-706-4507 with any questions or to RSVP!

November 7th - 2:00pm - 4:00pm (location is at The Sheid, 1600 South College St. Mountain Home). Contact Jo Lisa at 870-706-4507 with any questions or to RSVP!

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. There are many intersections between domestic violence and human trafficki...
10/15/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. There are many intersections between domestic violence and human trafficking and exploitation that we will be sharing this month. Follow our social media accounts and send this post to a friend today to help provide education about how to help victims and signs to look out for.

09/24/2026

A significant way you can fight human trafficking is by educating yourself and others about what makes someone more vulnerable and how to connect them to resources that can help.

How to report human trafficking:

National Human Trafficking Hotline (available 24 hours a day): at 888-373-7888

Into the Light’s 24/7 crisis number: 877-743-7348

Arkansas Human Trafficking Council/Coordinator: 866-787-2332

Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline: 800-482-5964

09/17/2026

Su***de is a leading cause of death in the United States. There is a strong correlation between attempting su***de and mental health struggles that survivors of human trafficking and exploitation experience. By partnering with Into the Light you help provide child survivors with the support they need to heal and rebuild their lives. This critical care can save their life. Visit intothelightus.org today to learn more about how you can help.

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Last Wednesday, Into the Light Executive Director Gretchen Smeltzer joined Training Sergeant Anthony Foster and Lexi Dil...
09/16/2026

Last Wednesday, Into the Light Executive Director Gretchen Smeltzer joined Training Sergeant Anthony Foster and Lexi Dilbeck with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office for training on how to use the Fayetteville Public Library’s audiovisual studio.
The training helped prepare our team to create an upcoming video podcast series about human trafficking specifically for law enforcement professionals.
The Fayetteville Public Library’s Center for Innovation offers incredible resources to our community at no cost. A special thank-you to Scott for sharing his expertise and equipping us for this exciting project!
Into the Light is honored to partner with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office to strengthen law enforcement’s ability to identify, investigate, and respond effectively to human trafficking.

09/15/2026

Everyday people can make an extraordinary difference! However you choose to fight child trafficking & exploitation, your time and efforts become a beacon of hope for children. Message us today or visit intothelightus.org to get involved in ending human trafficking and exploitation in Arkansas.

September is National Su***de Awareness Month and an opportunity to check on the people you care about who may be strugg...
09/10/2026

September is National Su***de Awareness Month and an opportunity to check on the people you care about who may be struggling with their mental health. The World Health Organization lists su***de as the 3rd leading cause of death in 15-29 year olds. People who have already suffered trauma, including children and youth who have been recovered from human trafficking and exploitation, are at higher risk for self-harm and su***de. To learn more, read our blog post about su***de awareness and its correlation to human trafficking: https://www.intothelightus.org/learn-more/su***de-awareness

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09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from Into the Light!

09/04/2026

Into the Light helps protect children in Arkansas by providing rescue and restoration services to minor victims and bringing awareness and education to the issue of human trafficking and exploitation. You can help by joining us in spreading awareness! To learn more about facts and statistics you can share about human trafficking or to sign up for an ITL speaker, visit intothelightus.org or send us a message.

09/03/2026

Last week Into the Light’s Executive Director, Gretchen Smeltzer, and North Central Arkansas Area Director, Karie Brunette, were honored to present at the Arkansas Council for Behavioral Health’s 52nd Annual Behavioral Health Institute in Hot Springs.

Their presentation, “Human Trafficking and Behavioral Health: Identification, Trauma, and Survivor-Centered Responses,” equipped behavioral-health professionals to recognize indicators of trafficking, understand how trauma can affect behavior and disclosure, and respond in ways that promote safety, trust, and connection.

The Council’s mission and this year’s theme, “Rising Together, Moving Forward,” emphasize the importance of collaboration and working together—an approach that directly aligns with our mission and what is needed to effectively prevent, disrupt, and ultimately end human trafficking.

Behavioral-health professionals are often on the front lines, encountering survivors before they are ready or able to disclose exploitation. When professionals understand the signs and use trauma-informed, survivor-centered responses, they can become a safe doorway to support, healing, and hope.

We are grateful for everyone committed to strengthening Arkansas’s response to trafficking survivors!

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Lowell, AR

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