Mountain Brook, Alabama (WIAT) It's been five years since Natalee Holloway disappeared on a senior class trip in Aruba. Her mother is continuing her fight for justice and to educate other families about the dangers of travel overseas. The Natalee Holloway Resource Center opens in Washington, D.C. in June. Beth Holloway is also working with a global security firm called Mayday 360.

Beth spoke to CBS 42 about how her life has changed in the last 5 years.

"I have redefined my life rebuilt it and reclaimed it"

The nightmare began May 30, 2005 when her daughter went missing in Aruba. Her experience has taught her much, and she hopes to help others avoid what she went through.

"We're focusing on education and crime prevention, but should a loved one go missing we will connect the family with resources"

The non-profit Natalee Holloway Resource Center opens in Washington, D.C. in June. Holloway is also partnering with a company designed to help families in a crisis- Mayday 360.

"I feel I have made that transition from victim to victor and defined my life with mayday 360 and the Natalee Holloway Resource Center."

As for her daughter, she does believe she will someday see justice.

"Justice comes in many different forms and so I do feel as if it might be through validation recovery of her remains at some point."

She says the past five years have been a roller coaster ride of ups and downs filled with periodic reports that would give her a shred of hope.

"For just a second you get caught up in it, then I've compartmentalized, yes the boxes get blown open, but now you have a quicker recovery time now."

She continues to talk with high school and college students, reminding them of Natalee's story, and the dangers of traveling overseas.