Survivor credits Lighthouse Freedom Center program with recovery and hope

Jul 24, 2026

A survivor described years of exploitation and addiction and credited the Lighthouse Freedom Center'9s faith-based program with helping her recover; the commission publicly acknowledged the testimony and praised the program'9s role.

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Bishop Tony Samuels of Lighthouse Gospel Mission introduced a current participant and explained how addiction is sometimes used by traffickers to control victims. Samuels said the Lighthouse program'9s faith-based residential approach helps individuals recover from addiction and escape trafficking control.

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