In March, AIM SWAT assisted Cambodian law enforcement in arresting a 59-year-old American man, for sexually abusing young children and soliciting child prostitution. Five victims have been identified, including minors aged 8, 11, 12, 17 and an 18-year-old woman, who were sexually abused by the perpetrator over several years. All five survivors are being represented AIM’s legal team and receiving aftercare at the AIM Restoration Home. The perpetrator has been charged with multiple counts of rape of a minor and soliciting child prostitution and will await his trial from prison. Our team is continuing to assist the police in identifying other possible victims and recovering additional evidence. If you would like to read more about this story Click Here. I am grateful to be able to love on and serve these 5 survivors, along with the 70 other residents currently at ARH. I thank God for moments of restored childhood, whether it's through swimming, puzzles, or salon students braiding my hair. One of my favorites has been through coloring. In ARH counseling, clients work on how to share their feelings. If they are having trouble communicating, they are encouraged to share through pictures, especially young clients. I'm always touched when a resident shares her heart with me through a drawing and asks me to respond. Whether it's a picture of a pretty princess, or a sad sun rising, I know God is working in her heart.
Healing comes one day at a time and each step brings her closer to restoration. While I am thankful to see the transformation and hope that is possible through Christ, it brings me to tears that we have to continue to rescue young girls. Many improvements have been made to combat trafficking in Cambodia, but cases like this remind me of the urgent work that still needs to be done to stop the exploitation of children. We need to be committed to the protection of at-risk girls and the freedom, restoration and future of those rescued from exploitation and trafficking. For the girl who needs a safe school to go to… For the girl who is waiting to be rescued from a brothel… For the girl who is seeking healing and restoration… For the girl who has dreams for her future… FOR HER Thank you for supporting HER! Whether you support our ministry financially or in prayer, we are so grateful!! Together for Freedom, Rebecca McGill
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