Statement from 3Strands Global Foundation on Sound of Freedom

3Strands Global Foundation (3SGF), a non-profit organization working to combat human trafficking through prevention, education and reintegration programs, is grateful for the heightened awareness and dialogue around human trafficking that has been sparked by the film 'Sound of Freedom.' Seeing so many people take an interest in learning about this critical issue is encouraging. Awareness is indeed the first step toward addressing human trafficking locally and globally.

It’s important to note that awareness alone is not enough. While this film draws from real events, it is a work of fiction that presents the facts from one character's perspective. And while the film introduces viewers to certain aspects of human trafficking, it is important to understand that this horrific crime happens in many ways.

For this reason, we work hard to amplify the real voices, needs, and experiences of survivors and those we serve through our programs. We want to underscore that to fully understand and effectively combat this injustice, hearing from and considering the perspectives of those that have experienced human trafficking is paramount. It is important that we not sensationalize statistics or experiences as part of this movement.