Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation

Hope Auction Point Loma Nazarene University presents a fine art auction with all proceeds benefiting GenerateHope.Human trafficking, or modern-day slavery, is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world. Trafficking involves exploiting people for sex or labor through the threat or use of force, fraud, or coercion. Approximately 27...

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I am continually asked about getting jobs within the anti-human trafficking field. Here's a wonderful job opportunity currently with GEMS. Visit their website at: http://www.gems-girls.org/ Click on the images below to read the job posting!...

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Join PILATES FOR HOPE and PROJECT EXODUS in the fight against human trafficking. Come and support an amazing organization while enjoying a great Private Pilates Session or a group class. Project Exodus is a Christian anti-human trafficking organization which seeks to find, rescue, and restore victims of human trafficking throughout...

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I had the pleasure of being trained on CSEC, commercial sexual exploitation of children by Rachel Lloyd, founder of GEMS. If you haven't check out their organization or film visit: http://www.gems-girls.org/In this film, Very Young Girls, "David Schisgall's startling documentary captures the heartbreaking stories of underage girls -- many...

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Hello friends, last week at the Global Forum on Human Trafficking I went to one of the breakout sessions titled "Monitoring Supply Chains". This panel discussion provided various interventions that we can take to demand that all products we buy are without slave labor. For those of you who...

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La Jolla Coast Vineyard's Love146 Taskforce is hosting a fundraiser at Souplantation. Head over to their Clairmont Mesa Blvd. location between 5-8:00 p.m. for dinner. 15% of the purchase of your meal will go toward Love146 and their efforts to fight child trafficking. Invite your friends!! To learn more...

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Next week is the Global Forum on Human Trafficking. To view the speakers and conference program visit: http://www.notforsalecampaign.org/events/global-forum-on-human-trafficking/gf-program/ There is still time to register and invite others. For additional information visit: http://www.notforsalecampaign.org/events/global-forum-on-human-trafficking/...

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FIRST ANNUALINTERDISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE ONHUMAN TRAFFICKINGOctober 29-31, 2009"WHAT WE KNOW AND WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW"For more information visit the conference link at: http://conferences.unl.edu/trafficking/#info...

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The Freedom Awards celebrate heroes of the anti-slavery movement from around the world. These awards are open to organizations and individuals working to eradicate human trafficking and modern-day slavery. For more information on the guidelines and how to nominate an individual or group visit: http://www.freetheslaves.net/Page.aspx?pid=509...

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The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) within HHS recently published a report, “Human Trafficking Into and Within the United States: A Review of the Literature,” that addresses victim identification, the barriers to and challenges in accessing and providing services, and promising practices for serving victims...

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Visit Stop the Traffik's website at: http://www.stopthetraffik.org/startfreedom/ for more information on their latest campaign to engage youth and schools in the fight against trafficking. There are tons of great resources on their site!...

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On Saturday Nov 7th, at The Elbo Room in San Francisco, nearly a dozen of the Bay Area’s most talented singer/songwriters will “band together”--joining in concert both musically and ideologically--to fight the modern-day slave trade, a huge wretched economy that unfortunately grows and thrives right here in our own community.All...

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For details click to enlarge the flyer or visit: http://www.sharedhope.org/what/dcstopchildtraffickingnowwalk.asp...

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There are numerous resources to organize a local event within your church or community. Visit The Salvation Army's site for more information and resources: http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn_2.nsf/vw-dynamic-index/2E617561A12EFFB6852574440043C4B5?Opendocument...

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Immersion Experience October 1, 2009 6:30-9:30 p.m. Groups start evey 10 minutesCatholic Charities Community Services 4747 N....

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Too often the voices of those that have suffered from within the pornography industry are silenced. Shelley Lubben speaks out in this press release and sheds light on the hideous and violent nature of the pornography industry. Click on the image to view and read her testimony.As others have the...

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Come for dinner on Thursday night to El Torito in San Diego! 25% of all the money spent that night will go to Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition to help fight commercial sexual exploitation of children and human trafficking. For more information about their organization visit: www.bsccoalition.org...

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THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR’S LIST OF GOODS PRODUCED BY CHILD LABOR OR FORCED LABORNumerous anti-trafficking states worked hard to make sure this list was published. In 2005, congress mandated that the US Department of Labor publish a list of goods that involve labor and child trafficking. Here it is! Thanks...

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I first came across this video a few years ago during a train the trainers event on commercial sexual exploitation of children. Rachel Lloyd with Girls Education and Mentoring Services, GEMS led part of the training and utilized this film her group made. I hope you find it as powerful...

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Breaking Free will be presenting a conference devoted exclusively to discussing the problem of labor trafficking in Minnesota on September 25, 2009, from 8:30-12. The conference will be held at the Wellstone Center at 179 Robie Street East Saint Paul, MN 55107-2360. The conference will be free to...

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As I am currently in school pursuing my masters in nursing, I am continually interested in ways to merge my passion for healthcare and for anti-trafficking work. I was delighted to learn that the Christian Medical and Dental Association, CMDA, is taking such a proactive effort to address this human...

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On October 8-9, 2009, leading experts confronting human trafficking will gather in Carlsbad, CA to discuss and strategize innovative techniques to address prevention, protection, and prosecution. This unique event will foster collaboration among government leaders, law enforcement, service providers, and nongovernmental organizations while examining topics such as constructing a regional...

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Event: Oasis AquaRun & 5k 2009 "5k or Swim + Run"What: FundraiserHost: Oasis USA :: http://www.facebook.com/l/;oasisusa.orgStart Time: Saturday, September 26 at 7:00amEnd Time: Saturday, September 26 at 12:00pmWhere: La Mirada Regional Park/ La Mirada Splash Aquatic CenterFor more information on Oasis visit: http://www.oasisusa.org...

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Click on the flyer to enlarge it or visit the site at: www.globalcommunitymarket.org Come out to the Poinsettia Village Shopping Center from 8-4 p.m. on September 5th to purchase items from global and local "fair-trade and justice-minded vendors." Some of the over 30 vendors will include: Not for Sale Campaign,...

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