Trafficking is Real. Solutions Exist.
March 20th, 2010 by Kristi Stephens
As we gear up for Redeemed to officially begin on Monday, I have been researching human trafficking like never before. I’ve been sharing many statistics and other information on twitter.
It’s grim, folks.
I think sometimes in order to wake us from our slumber, we have to face cold hard facts. I urge you to take some time to investigate on your own. Here are some places to start.
Women at Risk, International (the focus of the Redeemed series) has a beautiful website full of information, stories, pictures, and gorgeous items that you can purchase – 90% of the proceeds go directly back to the safehouses or individuals that supply them. They do “fair trade on steroids!”
International Justice Mission has a vast amount of information on their website. I’d encourage you to be sure to view this short video - incredible.
More resources:
24 things you can do to fight human trafficking
10 things you need to know about human trafficking – pdf from World Vision
Preview IJM’s “At the End of Slavery” documentary – consider ordering a kit to host a showing in your home.
Potential trafficking indicators – read and be aware of those around you!
The Not For Sale Campaign – slavery info page
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
Polaris Project has a variety of action points – check to see if your state is listed and see if there is something you can do to make a real difference in the trafficking laws of your state.
Prayer Guide regarding sex trafficking from the Salvation Army
Spread the word about modern-day slavery using your email signature or facebook status! See samples here.
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March 20th, 2010 at 8:55 am
Help for the victims (in Ohio):
Gracehaven seeks through Christian love to provide shelter and rehabilitation to girls under the age of 18 who have been victims of commercial sexual exploitation, and to raise awareness among young women about the issue of domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST) in order to educate and equip them so that they can avoid becoming victims themselves.
There are currently only 3 programs within the United States that specialize in this unique type of rehabilitation.
You can help them: http://www.gracehavenhouse.org/
Check their website out for the many ways to help them.
Linda
http://www.bringhomeashley.9f.com
March 20th, 2010 at 10:02 am
thank you for the link!
March 20th, 2010 at 11:14 am
A very brave series you’re doing here. But so important! Thanks for all the links.
March 20th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Our church is teaming with 20 other churches to start a program *Project Streetlight* Sex trafficking is a huge problem in AZ.
Thanks for helping to raise awareness.
March 20th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
That is so exciting, Missy – what an awesome ministry! So much impact would be made if those of us in the Church would speak out and take action on behalf of the abused and oppressed, even in small ways. Thank you for sharing.
March 21st, 2010 at 12:56 pm
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March 23rd, 2010 at 3:15 pm
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April 20th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
It is obvious you have done a tremendous amount of research for this series and present amazing, well thought out and thorough links. I can’t wait to read through the series in depth.