The Lampstand

The Lampstand The Lampstand is dedicated to serving survivors of s*xual exploitation and trafficking.
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Our residential program provides a safe space and comprehensive trauma-informed care for girls who have experienced s*xual exploitation and trafficking. We provide wraparound services to adult and juvenile survivors of any gender, s*xual orientation, race, religious views, belief system, or background. The Lampstand also provides youth in area schools with prevention education curriculum in an eff

ort to recognize vulnerabilities and safeguard them from potential exploitation. We also train professionals and community members in the Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas to identify, report, and respond appropriately to s*xual exploitation and trafficking. No matter what line of work you are in, we believe trafficking training is beneficial to all career fields.

06/18/2026

Join our team! 🙌

Are you passionate about empowering survivors of s*xual exploitation and trafficking? Do you want to help women and children find healing and hope in Jesus?

We have open positions for Part-Time & Full-Time Residential Care Specialists during day and night shifts!

Ready to make a difference?
📥Apply now at TheLampstandVA.org/join-our-team

June is Internet Safety Month, a reminder that online spaces can impact the safety and well-being of children.Online exp...
06/17/2026

June is Internet Safety Month, a reminder that online spaces can impact the safety and well-being of children.

Online exploitation is happening in our communities. Traffickers and exploiters may use apps, games, social media, and private messages to build trust and target young people. Knowing the warning signs and having conversations about online safety can help protect children.

Recent cases in our area show why awareness and education matter. Prevention starts with knowing what to look for and how to respond.

The Lampstand provides professional training for businesses, organizations, schools, and community groups to better understand exploitation, recognize warning signs, and learn how to respond appropriately.

Interested in bringing training to your workplace or organization? Reach out to learn how we can equip your team or join our next Trafficking 360 training.

It's time to mark your calendars! The Lampstand VA ’s annual gala is coming up on October 24th. 💫Join us for a night of ...
06/16/2026

It's time to mark your calendars!
The Lampstand VA ’s annual gala is coming up on October 24th. 💫

Join us for a night of celebration as we honor stories of healing, success, and incredible milestones made along the way.

Stay tuned for more exciting details and ticket release!

For many survivors, nighttime can be especially difficult. Sleep may be interrupted by anxiety, memories, or distressing...
06/15/2026

For many survivors, nighttime can be especially difficult. Sleep may be interrupted by anxiety, memories, or distressing dreams.

During art therapy, staff read “The Dream Jar”, a story about learning how to change bad dreams into good ones. The discussion was connected to Isaiah 26:3 (ESV): “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.”

Just as the child in the story learns to redirect fearful thoughts, this verse reminds us that peace can be found by focusing our minds on God and placing our trust in Him. Making these dream jars with positive reminders and keeping our hearts centered on God’s presence and promises can bring confidence in the face of fear.🩵

What a remarkable year of skill-building and education for the girls in the Each One Teach One program! We were honored...
06/10/2026

What a remarkable year of skill-building and education for the girls in the Each One Teach One program!

We were honored to celebrate their graduation and have open, honest conversations with students and young moms about human trafficking awareness and healthy relationships.

Congratulations on a year well done! 🎓✨

Our generous donor made these adorable cookies for our western denim party!🍪👖This party was put on by the participants ...
06/10/2026

Our generous donor made these adorable cookies for our western denim party!🍪👖

This party was put on by the participants as they learned special skills like how to plan, decorate, and clean up their own event.

We're so proud of the way they orchestrated the day and put on a mix of fun games and activities for all of the staff members to participate in!

Some of the most meaningful partnerships begin with a simple invitation. ✉️Thank you to Wildhurst Presbyterian Church fo...
06/05/2026

Some of the most meaningful partnerships begin with a simple invitation. ✉️

Thank you to Wildhurst Presbyterian Church for welcoming us to share about our work and for the generous donation of supplies. Seeing a congregation live out its commitment to its neighbors is both encouraging and inspiring!

We’re grateful to be part of a community that shows up for one another. 🏘️

Join us for an upcoming training!This FREE training is open to all community members interested in learning about human ...
06/03/2026

Join us for an upcoming training!

This FREE training is open to all community members interested in learning about human trafficking and s*xual exploitation.

We’d love to see you there!

📍Straight Street Ministries
🗓️Thursday, June 25th
⏰2:00-4:00 PM

Reserve your spot: email [email protected]

What role does the business community play in preventing human trafficking? A big one.The Lampstand was invited to lead ...
05/29/2026

What role does the business community play in preventing human trafficking? A big one.

The Lampstand was invited to lead an educational session at this year’s Trade Expo. We talked about trauma-informed care, survivor support, and the important role business owners and leaders have in educating themselves and their teams on human trafficking.

Through education, awareness, and community partnership, we can help prevent and ultimately end exploitation.

Many people believe traffickers are usually strangers, but that’s often not the reality.In fact, 81% of s*x trafficking ...
05/28/2026

Many people believe traffickers are usually strangers, but that’s often not the reality.

In fact, 81% of s*x trafficking survivors were recruited by someone they knew personally. While kidnapping can happen, traffickers are more likely to build trust and a relationship first. This could be a family member, romantic partner, friend, or someone the victim sees as safe.

Understanding this truth can feel overwhelming, but awareness helps us better recognize warning signs and protect ourselves and others from exploitation. It also helps us understand why leaving a trafficking situation can be so difficult for survivors when manipulation and emotional connection are involved.

That's why we work to train schools, business, churches, and groups. The more honestly we talk about what trafficking actually looks like, the harder it becomes for exploitation to hide in plain sight.

Data Source: National Human Trafficking Hotline

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