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aims to join in the work God is doing to end the systems of exploitation and slavery, through understanding these systems, and equipping, connecting, and refreshing abolitionists.
The Need
Millions of men, women and children are still bought and sold into forced labor and sexual exploitation around the world today. The efforts to combat this atrocity, we call Human Trafficking, are too often scattered and lack an understanding of the whole complex systemic context. The leaders in the movement soon get issolated, overwhelmed and discouraged.
The complexity of what perpetuates human trafficking must be addressed in the global context of criminal behavior, economic corruption and other forms of trafficking and exploitation. From a global lense, we must develop effective ways to engage these systems, and the structures that support them, for positive change.
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What's The Vision?
The Vision is Jesus.
The vision is hope and light in the darkness
restoration of the broken.
JOY and dancing
through the streets of bondage and despair.
Destruction of the systems of slavery and exploitation,
and instead,
healthy supportive relationships within strong Community.
Freedom
for each person to be all that God has created them to be
redeemed, restored and united, by the blood of Jesus Christ.
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What We Do
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Learning teams and research to understand the systems of trafficking and pursue effective application of tools and resources to end slavery.
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Trainings and coaching to equip abolitionists, coalitions, churches, and the broader community to understand their part in the movement
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Networking online and in person to connect abolitionists locally, nationally and internationally
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Retreats of rest and refreshment for leaders in the movement, to build healthy community in the movement, and support a lifestyle of living generously.
Who is fighting to end slavery Locally?
community engagement/ advocacy/ research:
Like our page for the opportunity to get involved and also find the local chapter contact for Not-For-Sale. “We are the Massachusetts chapter of the Not For Sale Campaign - building a movement of students, artists, entrepreneurs, people of faith, athletes, law enforcement officers, politicians, social workers, skilled professionals, and all justice seekers - to use their unique gifts and talents to fight against human trafficking and slavery in Massachusetts and around the world.”
This site is a great resource for those looking to get involved on college campuses in the anti-human trafficking movement. Look around the site for upcoming events, resources, blog updates on the cause, and interesting videos. “We are a cross-school research and advocacy consortium in Boston, MA. Participants in this network are from a range of schools including Tufts, Northeastern, Harvard, UMass-Boston, Brandeis, Simmons, Boston University, Babson, Wellesley, and others.”
This site focuses on the demand side of human trafficking and how to stop this cycle. The site includes important and helpful information on why this approach could be the answer to this major problem. The site includes articles, contacts, and ways to get involved in your community. “Demand Abolition supports the movement to end modern-day slavery by combating the demand for illegal commercial sex in the US. Conducting and disseminating research, educating policymakers, consulting with criminal justice professionals, and convening key stakeholders, Demand Abolition is catalyzing social change that reflects the dignity of all people.”
The site clarifies what this non-profit is currently taking part in in their community. You can get involved or buy something from their online store to support the victims of human trafficking. There is also contact information for those interested. “Founded in 2008 by Alicia Foley, BITAHR has grown in response into a robust organization comprised of thoughtful, intelligent, compassionate individuals committed to combating the commercial exploitation of people and helping women and children to attain protection and fulfillment of their human rights.”
Through the Harvard Kennedy school, this site enables you to see upcoming events as well as the ability to learn about how they are making a difference. “The Program on Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery conducts research on the underlying causes and conditions that permit human trafficking to flourish and develops data-driven public policy strategies to address this global human rights crisis.”
This site will connect you with many different social issues that are faced on a daily basis such as “internalized and institutional racism, heterosexism, classism, xenophobia, partner and sexual violence and exploitation as it occurs within our communities of color, immigrant communities and within our social justice organizations”. They are seeking justice for the many people who are abused in our community today.
All Hands Volunteers is a US-based, 501(c)3 non-profit organization, that provides hands-on assistance to survivors of natural disasters around the world, with maximum impact and minimum bureaucracy.
This non-profit focuses on raising money for trafficking by coming up with clever fundraisers such as “Tread on trafficking” which allows people to register and then pledge an amount of miles they will walk and based on that number, donate money for the cause. They also have an on-line store and this is a great place to go if you want to get involved with low commitment.
The site focuses on child trafficking and has some great events to get involved in. “Stop Child Trafficking Now (SCTNow) was formed to make an impact in the fight against child sex trafficking—A problem that has been deemed as a growing issue in our nation, and nations around the world—one that needs every voice and every nation to rise against it. SCTNow seeks to protect and deliver children from this heinous crime, by focusing funding on efforts on stopping the demand (buyers, predators, traffickers).”
They have a different perspective on how over consumption leads to exploitation of the vulnerable. They believe you need to “Live gratefully, change our community, and Advocate” for the cause.
Their site has many informative blogs to get you inspired and keep you up to date on what is going on in Massachusetts to fight this social injustice. “The CHTP is about empowering advocacy through data collection and scholarly analysis on the social, political, cultural and economic linkages between discrete aspects of the human trafficking enterprise.”
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Association of University Women
This non-profit seeks to help in the greater community. They donate to many great funds including that of fighting human trafficking.
“The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) is the largest organization in New England promoting the rights and integration of immigrants and refugees. We serve the commonwealth’s one million foreign-born residents with policy analysis and advocacy, institutional organizing, training and leadership development, and strategic communications.” Their work encompasses policy and advocacy analysis, institutional Organizing, training and leadership development, and communications.
Aftercare/ Safehousing
Prevention/ Intervention
Churches in the movement
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South End Neighborhood Church
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Church of the Advent
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Reunion Church
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The Harbor
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Genesis Church
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Church of the Cross
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(there are many more- soon to be added!)
The Systems of Human Trafficking/ slavery - mapped out
Books
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Not For Sale - David Batstone
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A Crime So Monstrous - Ben Skinner
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Girls Like Us - Rachel Lloyd
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The Slave Next Door - Kevin Bales
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The Business of Slavery - Siddharth Kara
Documentaries
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Sex+Money: a national search for human worth
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Playground
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Very young girls
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Call and Response
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Fields of Mudan
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