The sojourners SW initiative will expand the life link's outreach and services to victims of labor trafficking in the oil, gas, mining, agriculture, and other industries in the state

Life-Link Inc. received a three-year, $950,000 Project Grant award from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Victims of Crime under the Services for Trafficking Victims program (CFDA 16.320). The funding will support Life-Link's expansion of outreach and trauma-informed services to victims of labor trafficking in industries such as oil, gas, mining, and agriculture throughout New Mexico. Leveraging its expertise, Life-Link will develop, strengthen, and expand victim service programs statewide and in the region to effectively address survivor needs for safety, independence, self-sufficiency, and well-being. Services will be provided directly as well as through community partnerships. The award period is from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025 and will be performed in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

The organization will leverage its expertise to develop, expand, and strengthen victim service programs throughout the state and region, and provide comprehensive trauma-informed services to victims of SEX/labor trafficking, directly and through community partnerships, to effectively address survivor needs for safety, independence, self-sufficiency, and well-being.