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Art therapy is a key component of the Blackbox counseling curriculum, because it lets the boys express their feelings and tell their stories in a safe, productive way. On a recent trip to the Dominican Republic, the Blackbox team trained … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional
Tagged art therapy, dominican republic, help for trafficked boys, Roger Twitchell, Wade Landers
Weary
Last week, Blackbox International visited our home in the Dominican Republic, and for three days we trained the Dominican team in methods of counseling and teaching. We ate together, laughed together, prayed together, learned one another’s cultures and enjoyed the … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional
Tagged blackbox, dominican republic, help for trafficked boys
The Call
The call comes in to the national office in the Dominican Republic, and the country director slumps down in his chair. These calls are the epitome of the word “bittersweet.” On one hand, there is a boy who has been … Continue reading
Posted in Strategy & Behind the Scenes
Tagged helping trafficked boys, story must change, trafficked boys, Wade Landers
Why Blackbox? There’s a story…
Occasionally people ask why we chose the name “Blackbox.” Often, they assume the term refers to that critical recording device on a plane. An airplane’s blackbox is valuable! The information it contains is so important that, when a plane crashes, … Continue reading
Posted in Strategy & Behind the Scenes
Tagged help for trafficked boys, story must change, Wade Landers
From Shocking to Something
Palm trees, beaches, and the warm waters of the Atlantic drive a booming tourist business in this area of the Caribbean. The nations of Haiti and the Dominican Republic are home to both extreme poverty and scenic, luxurious beaches. On … Continue reading
Posted in Strategy & Behind the Scenes
Tagged dominican republic, helping trafficked boys, Wade Landers