Resources from:
National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Prayer Service and Speaker
See the recording
National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Wear Blue on January 11
Download resources to use in your parish and diocese
Register for this event and we'll pray with you then!
You can download the prayer service for our event
National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Wear Blue on January 11
Download resources to use in your parish and diocese
Register for this event and we'll pray with you then!
You can download the prayer service for our event
Thank you for joining our conversation!
You can see the recording our the event.
Thank you to Samantha for sharing her story. Thank you to Karen Moore from Sanctum House for sharing some of their resources.
Samantha referenced The Joseph Project.
National Human Trafficking Hotline1 (888) 373-7888
SMS: 233733 (Text "HELP" or "INFO")
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Languages: English, Spanish and 200 more languages
Website: http://humantraffickinghotline.org
Learn more about National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Wear Blue on January 11 (and all of January!)
Download resources to use in your parish and diocese
Your challenge:
REFLECT!
2 questions to consider
TAKE ACTION!
We encourage you to find your local resources for victims of Human Trafficking. How can you help those near to you get the help that they need? If you need help in your search, please reach out to Heather, Province V Coordinator.
We had a prayer service on Aug, 1, 2022. You can review that video here.
There are more resources available on the network's webpage.
You can see the recording our the event.
Thank you to Samantha for sharing her story. Thank you to Karen Moore from Sanctum House for sharing some of their resources.
Samantha referenced The Joseph Project.
National Human Trafficking Hotline1 (888) 373-7888
SMS: 233733 (Text "HELP" or "INFO")
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Languages: English, Spanish and 200 more languages
Website: http://humantraffickinghotline.org
Learn more about National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Wear Blue on January 11 (and all of January!)
Download resources to use in your parish and diocese
Your challenge:
REFLECT!
2 questions to consider
- What in my/our style of life contributes to the reality of child slavery and forced labor?
- What can I/we do to change the unjust structures that cause suffering from child slavery, forced labor and human trafficking?
TAKE ACTION!
We encourage you to find your local resources for victims of Human Trafficking. How can you help those near to you get the help that they need? If you need help in your search, please reach out to Heather, Province V Coordinator.
We had a prayer service on Aug, 1, 2022. You can review that video here.
There are more resources available on the network's webpage.
Next meeting: regular network meetings are on hiatus. July 30 will be the next special event.
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82105972728 (password: 5)
or this link will take you directly to the room.
Quarterly meetings in 2023: Feb. 14, May 16, Aug. 15, Nov. 14
Network description:
This network provides people and parishes that are interested in or currently working on Human Trafficking methods of prevention and sharing ways to raise awareness. We will be sharing educational information, ideas, strategies, and programs. The network will provide opportunities for our parishes and dioceses to connect with each other, and also connect with the whole Episcopal Church.
The Synod of Province V passed a resolution at the 2022 meeting.
Resources
Use the Blue Campaign to get resources to share in your parish, your community, and your diocese.September newsletter.
Report Human Trafficking
If you are a victim of human trafficking or have identified someone you think may need help, please contact the National Human Trafficking Resource Center (Polaris) at: 888-373-7888, or text 233733.
convener: Cheryl Gray, Ohio
board liaison: Edward Lasseigne, Southern Ohio
This network provides people and parishes that are interested in or currently working on Human Trafficking methods of prevention and sharing ways to raise awareness. We will be sharing educational information, ideas, strategies, and programs. The network will provide opportunities for our parishes and dioceses to connect with each other, and also connect with the whole Episcopal Church.
The Synod of Province V passed a resolution at the 2022 meeting.
Resources
Use the Blue Campaign to get resources to share in your parish, your community, and your diocese.September newsletter.
Report Human Trafficking
If you are a victim of human trafficking or have identified someone you think may need help, please contact the National Human Trafficking Resource Center (Polaris) at: 888-373-7888, or text 233733.
convener: Cheryl Gray, Ohio
board liaison: Edward Lasseigne, Southern Ohio
Video recording of August 1 event
Follow up email
Anti-Human Trafficking: Prayer service and speaker |
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It Happens Here, Too
Monday, Aug. 1, 7 pm ET / 6 pm CT
Registration is required
Anti-Human Trafficking Prayer Service and Speaker
It happens here, too. In our backyards, in our communities. Human Trafficking is the exploitation of humans for profit, often categorized by sex and labor trafficking. It occurs in every city and state across the United States.
What can we do about this complex problem in our communities? Let’s begin by increasing our awareness about the issue. See the global statistics according to the International Labor Organization at the bottom of this article.
Scary. But, there’s hope.
Join us as we offer prayers for survivors of human trafficking and listen to Cleveland Municipal Judge Marilyn B. Cassidy. Judge Cassidy will present her work on the Court’s special docket which assists survivors of trafficking to recover.
Theme for 2022: Use and Abuse of Technology
United Nations: World day against trafficking in persons, July 30.
Monday, Aug. 1, 7 pm ET / 6 pm CT
Registration is required
Anti-Human Trafficking Prayer Service and Speaker
It happens here, too. In our backyards, in our communities. Human Trafficking is the exploitation of humans for profit, often categorized by sex and labor trafficking. It occurs in every city and state across the United States.
What can we do about this complex problem in our communities? Let’s begin by increasing our awareness about the issue. See the global statistics according to the International Labor Organization at the bottom of this article.
Scary. But, there’s hope.
Join us as we offer prayers for survivors of human trafficking and listen to Cleveland Municipal Judge Marilyn B. Cassidy. Judge Cassidy will present her work on the Court’s special docket which assists survivors of trafficking to recover.
Theme for 2022: Use and Abuse of Technology
United Nations: World day against trafficking in persons, July 30.
A Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking
Almighty and gracious God, you heard the cries of your people enslaved in Egypt, you empowered Moses and Aaron to speak boldly to Pharaoh on their behalf, and you delivered them from their bondage. We hold before you the lives and cries of all enslaved and trafficked people. Open our eyes to see each victim as a human being created in your image and according to your likeness. Embolden us to speak to the Pharaohs of the world your words of justice, human dignity, and freedom, not only with our lips but in our lives. Fill us with your holy anger at the many ways men, women, and children have become commodities for another’s profit. Give us the will and courage to work for justice, freedom, and dignity for all people. Enlarge our hearts to love one another as you have loved us. Bestow upon all victims of human trafficking your healing, peace, and hope that their lives may be made whole. Soften and turn the hearts of traffickers that there may be repentance and conversion in their lives. Strengthen the resolve of our nation, political leaders, and all who work for the well -being of others that we may establish equal protection of the law and equal opportunities for all people. All this we ask through our Lord Jesus Christ, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and forever. Amen.
~ ©2009-2022, Michael K. Marsh and Interrupting The Silence. The Rev. Dr. Michael K. Marsh is the rector of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Uvalde, TX..
Almighty and gracious God, you heard the cries of your people enslaved in Egypt, you empowered Moses and Aaron to speak boldly to Pharaoh on their behalf, and you delivered them from their bondage. We hold before you the lives and cries of all enslaved and trafficked people. Open our eyes to see each victim as a human being created in your image and according to your likeness. Embolden us to speak to the Pharaohs of the world your words of justice, human dignity, and freedom, not only with our lips but in our lives. Fill us with your holy anger at the many ways men, women, and children have become commodities for another’s profit. Give us the will and courage to work for justice, freedom, and dignity for all people. Enlarge our hearts to love one another as you have loved us. Bestow upon all victims of human trafficking your healing, peace, and hope that their lives may be made whole. Soften and turn the hearts of traffickers that there may be repentance and conversion in their lives. Strengthen the resolve of our nation, political leaders, and all who work for the well -being of others that we may establish equal protection of the law and equal opportunities for all people. All this we ask through our Lord Jesus Christ, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and forever. Amen.
~ ©2009-2022, Michael K. Marsh and Interrupting The Silence. The Rev. Dr. Michael K. Marsh is the rector of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Uvalde, TX..
Province V Resolution 2022
During the Big Provincial Gathering in April 2022, the Synod Deputies adopted a resolution calling for action by the people of Province V. Read it all here.
Resources
Labor Trafficking in the news
Hyundai Subsidiary uses child labor, 7/22/22
Investigation into possible human trafficking in slaughterhouses, 1/19/23
G.H.O.S.T. Certification - a program developed in Michigan
Training videos and resources.
July 30, 2022 - World Day against Trafficking in Persons and the resource page
January 2023 - National Human Trafficking Awareness Month (Jan 11 - if you prefer to name a specific day)
Blue Campaign - so many resources!
Request materials from the Blue Campaign
How to talk to youth about human trafficking - a guide for youth caretakers and individuals working with youth
Documentary:
Men who Buy Sex: Everybody Pays
- Facebook page
- Article from Macomb Daily (MI)
Websites:
Stations of the Cross - video
End Human Trafficking: In Our Backyard
Collaborative to End Human Trafficking
Reclaim 13
Truckers Against Trafficking
Documents:
Human Trafficking and Technology: Youth and Families - a resource from a workshop
5 Tips for keeping kids safe online
Contact your elected officials! A handout from the May 2022 meeting
Labor Trafficking Fact Sheet
Take Action
Legislative Notes, May 2022
Sex trafficking is involving young children more and more. Usually as a result of domestic violence and those families in poverty and looking for a way to make money. See this document for more information.
Prayers
Prayer for an End to Human Trafficking, World Vision
A Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking, as shared by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, Convent Station, N.J.
State Attorney General Offices
Check information from your AG's office for what is happening in your state
Illinois - no dedicated webpage found
Indiana - no dedicated webpage found
- 2020 state report from Coalition to End Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
Hyundai Subsidiary uses child labor, 7/22/22
Investigation into possible human trafficking in slaughterhouses, 1/19/23
G.H.O.S.T. Certification - a program developed in Michigan
Training videos and resources.
July 30, 2022 - World Day against Trafficking in Persons and the resource page
January 2023 - National Human Trafficking Awareness Month (Jan 11 - if you prefer to name a specific day)
Blue Campaign - so many resources!
Request materials from the Blue Campaign
How to talk to youth about human trafficking - a guide for youth caretakers and individuals working with youth
Documentary:
Men who Buy Sex: Everybody Pays
- Facebook page
- Article from Macomb Daily (MI)
Websites:
Stations of the Cross - video
End Human Trafficking: In Our Backyard
Collaborative to End Human Trafficking
Reclaim 13
Truckers Against Trafficking
Documents:
Human Trafficking and Technology: Youth and Families - a resource from a workshop
5 Tips for keeping kids safe online
Contact your elected officials! A handout from the May 2022 meeting
Labor Trafficking Fact Sheet
Take Action
Legislative Notes, May 2022
Sex trafficking is involving young children more and more. Usually as a result of domestic violence and those families in poverty and looking for a way to make money. See this document for more information.
Prayers
Prayer for an End to Human Trafficking, World Vision
A Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking, as shared by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, Convent Station, N.J.
State Attorney General Offices
Check information from your AG's office for what is happening in your state
Illinois - no dedicated webpage found
Indiana - no dedicated webpage found
- 2020 state report from Coalition to End Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
