Human Trafficking

Lifelines #2: Human Trafficking basics

April 6, 2025

Brothers and sisters,

Worldwide, approximately 50,000,000 people are being trafficked at any given time. They are exploited for labor or sex. A global problem, human trafficking also plagues every state in the U.S. Its victims include men, women, boys, and girls from many ethnicities. The fight against this evil encompassess several fronts--such as legislation, law enforcement, education and training, and victim shelter and recovery. Representing many faiths as well as atheism, numerous individuals and organizations seek to eradicate human trafficking.

To acquire a basic understanding of human trafficking and what it involves, follow the link below, which answers questions such as:

"What is human trafficking?"

"Isn't this a black and white issue?"

"How can I prevent trafficking?"

and more...

Faith Alliance Against Slavery and Trafficking | FAQ's

What is a Christian perspective on human trafficking, and how can I combat this evil and help its victims?

"The church must rise up as a unified body to pray, engage, and invest in existing organizations that are already doing good work and filling identified gaps in the anti-human trafficking field. Fragmented efforts are not enough. Maybe your church wants to bring freedom to those enslaved, but you don’t know where to begin or maybe you don’t want to work alone." (Freedom Church Alliance)

Here's a great place to begin your quest for more information:

Freedom Church Alliance | Christian Anti-Human Trafficking Organizations & Churches

Resources from Institute for Survivor Care, an organization that seeks to "focus on equipping shelter programs serving victims of sexual exploitation and conduct national research to improve our nation’s response to victim care":

Human Trafficking Resources | Institute for Survivor Care

Learning and laboring on behalf of the oppressed,

Juanita

"He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" Micah 6:8 ESV

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