Human Trafficking Resources
- Prayer Service for Human Trafficking Awareness Day (January 11th)
- Catholic Social Teaching on Human Trafficking
- Commitment to End Human Trafficking Form
- Continuum of Action on Human Trafficking
- Creative Ideas to End Human Trafficking
- Human Trafficking Facts and Resources
- Identifying & Interacting with Human Trafficking Victims
- Justice Journal Issue on Human Trafficking
- Junior High/High School Presentation (PowerPoint & Script) - contact IPJC
- Parish Presentation (PowerPoint & Script) - contact IPJC
- Monthly Human Trafficking Awareness Vigil
Join our monthly prayer vigil at Westlake Park in downtown Seattle on the 1st Sunday of the month at 1:30 pm. Contact IPJC at 206.223.1138 or via e-mail for a "tool kit" (complete with signs and outreach suggestions) to start a monthly vigil in your own community.
- Legislative Action Center
Write to your members of Congress. Ask them to help developing countries end child trafficking.
Public Awareness Campaign
IPJC recently worked with women religious in the Seattle area to launch a human trafficking public awareness campaign with ads on 180 King County Metro buses. We hope that this will be a pilot project and that other groups will consider launching campaigns in their city. Contact IPJC at 206.223.11385 or via e-mail for a "tool kit" (complete with graphic design, media plan, and fundraising suggestions).
- Write to Chocolate Manufacturers
Watch a short video about child labor and slavery in the chocolate industry. Then write a letter to chocolate manufacturers asking them to live up to their commitment to help the children on cocoa plantations in West Africa and stop using child and exploited labor.
A21 Campaign
The A21 Campaign stands for abolishing injustice in the 21st century. Visit the website for a list of 21 suggestions about what you can do to end abolish human trafficking.
Anti-Slavery
International
The world's oldest international human rights organization
specifically focused on ending systems of slavery. Link to Trafficking
News, a monthly update on trafficking issues around the world.
The
Asha Forum
A Christian organization helping to develop and facilitate
outcome driven collaborations that assist sexually exploited children.
Blue Heart Campaign Against Human Trafficking
An online project of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Add the Blue Heart logo to your website or social networking profile to help raise awareness about human trafficking.
Break
the Traffic
Break the Traffic is an opportunity for people to voice
their opposition to human trafficking. This online petition is a creative
way to express solidarity with those who have been trafficked and to signal
globally that human trafficking should not be accepted today.
Campus
Coalition Against Trafficking
The Campus Coalition Against Trafficking, a project of
FAIR Fund and Polaris Project, is a grassroots outreach initiative for
the purpose of engaging college campus and other student youth in anti-trafficking
efforts in their communities and abroad. CCAT is open to both individual
students and student groups who are interested in combating human trafficking.
Captive
Daughters
An anti-trafficking group focused on young women and children.
Catholic
Relief Services
As the official
international relief and development agency of the U.S. Catholic community,
CRS is also committed to educating the people of the United States to
fulfill their moral responsibilities toward our global brothers and sisters
by helping the poor, working to remove the causes of poverty, and promoting
social justice. This webpage on human trafficking includes education,
Catholic Social Teaching and resources and actions.
Chain Store Reaction
This website allows you to send an automatic electronic message to the producers of your favorite products, asking them to promise to investigate slavery in their product chains and to clean it up where they find it.
Coalition
Against Trafficking in Women
A coalition focused on the promotion of human rights while
working internationally to combat sexual exploitation in all forms. Extensive
resource library with links to publications and other advocacy organizations.
Coalition of Immokolee Workers
The CIW's Anti-Slavery Campaign is a worker-based approach to eliminating modern-day slavery in the agricultural industry.
The
Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking
A coalition working to persons affected by human trafficking
and forced labor.
Code of Contact for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism
An industry driven responsible tourism initiative in collaboration with ECPAT International, funded by UNICEF and supported by the UNWTO.
The Defenders USA
Coalition of men that are opposed to all forms of commercialized sex. The Defenders USA has initiated several movements in an effort to combat the commercial sex industry such as their video contests and Truck-Stop campaign.
Don't Trade Lives
World Vision's campaign to unite Australians against human trafficking and slavery. Human trafficking is a modern day slave trade. Includes
video about asking "Big Chocolate" to honor their agreement to take slavery out of the chocolate industry.
The
Emancipation Network (TEN)
A pathway of empowerment and hope in the fight to end human
trafficking. They offer a way to become involved in fighting trafficking,
helping survivors, and educating others about this human rights crisis.
TEN combines public outreach and education programs about human trafficking
with income generating programs for survivors and high risk girls. TEN
imports and sells beautiful handicraft products made by survivors of human
trafficking, and persons at high risk of being trafficked. These products
can be purchased from their website.
End
Child Pornography and Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes (ECPAT—USA)
A network of organizations and individuals working together
for the elimination of child prostitution, child pornography and trafficking
of children for sexual purposes. It seeks to encourage the world community
to ensure that children everywhere enjoy their fundamental rights free
from all forms of commercial sexual exploitation. ECPAT-USA promotes TASSA Tags (luggage tags) as a way to both raise awareness and support the work of ECPAT.
EPCAT
International
A network of organizations and individuals working together
to eliminate the commercial sexual exploitation of children. Resource
database with links to publications, news and other organizations.
Free
the Slaves
A non-profit organization working to end slavery worldwide.
Download a free curriculum focused on teaching children about slavery. Great resource for videos on human slavery, including free online video previews.
Freedom
Network to Empower Trafficked and Enslaved Persons
U.S. based advocacy organization advocating for trafficking
victims' rights.
The
Future Group
A Canadian-based non-governmental organization dedicated
to combating human trafficking and the child sex trade.
Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women (GAATW)
An Alliance of more than 90 non-governmental organizations from all regions of the world. They are based in Bangkok, Thailand.
Hagar
Project
To break the cycle of poverty, HAGAR intervenes in the
lives of vulnerable mothers and children by offering prevention, rehabilitation,
and reintegration programs. Their services and programs are located in
Cambodia, Singapore and Australia.
Human
Rights Watch
An international nongovernmental organization working to
uphold human rights around the world. Many excellent publications focused
on women's and children's rights.
Human Trafficking Search
Sponsored by the National MultiCultural Institute it has maps, video clips and topic/location based searches related to human trafficking.
The
Initiative Against Sexual Trafficking
A partnership, led by the Salvation Army, working to abolish
the sexual trafficking of women and children. Useful fact sheet on sex
trafficking.
International
Centre for Missing and Exploited Children
A global agency, founded in 1998, the Centre promotes the
safety and well-being of children through activism, policy development
and multinational coordination. The ICMEC programs and initiatives are
uniting the world and providing international solutions to the problems
of child abduction and exploitation.
International
Justice Mission
A human rights agency which rescues victims of violence,
sexual exploitation, slavery, and oppression. Based in Washington DC,
they provide legal and human services in the areas of: victim relief,
perpetrator accountability, structural prevention, victim aftercare.
The
International Rescue Committee
A global relief and development organization with an anti-trafficking
imitative. Provides workshops on human trafficking, contact your local
office for more information.
Interpol
The International Criminal Police Organization working
to create mutual assistance among police to prevent and work against human
trafficking.
Minga
Teens fighting the global sex trade of children.
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
National, toll-free hotline, available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. NHTRC also operates as a national clearinghouse for questions, resources, information, training materials and best practices for those already working in the field and those who wish to get more involved.
National
Multicultural Institute
NMCI seeks to enhance communication and respect among people
of diverse cultural backgrounds. It provides over 15,000 web entries of
informational resources on issues related to human trafficking, and modern
day slavery from around the world.
Not
For Sale
A campaign of individuals, musicians, artists, people of
faith, schools, businesses and sports teams united to stop it. They provide
a free online magazine that connects people that are doing something to
human trafficking and slavery.
Polaris
Project
Polaris Project is a leading international organization
combating human trafficking and modern-day slavery. Based in the U.S.
and Japan, they bring together community members, survivors, and professionals
to fight trafficking and slavery in the spirit of a modern-day underground
railroad. Polaris Project uses a comprehensive strategy: empowering individual
survivors of trafficking while also creating long-term social change.
Polaris Project Legislative Updates on Human Trafficking
The
Protection Project
A human rights research institute focused on promoting
human rights. Extensive information on human trafficking in the U.S.
Shared
Hope International
A U.S.-based non-profit supporting locally-led efforts
around the world to assist victims of sex trafficking. A very thorough
website including a history of trafficking, personal stories and f.a.q.s.
Tronie Foundation
A formerly trafficked couple started this Washington State based foundation to support survivors of human trafficking. They have established "Homes of Freedom"—recovery shelters specifically for women and children who have been exploited.
UNANIMA
International
A coalition of religious communities advocating for human
rights at the U.N. Updates on UN events and downloadable information on
human trafficking. Downloadable chart for participating in the "Stop the Demand" campaign.
US Bishops Conference Human Trafficking Program
A Program of the Migrant & Refugee Services Department. Provides resources for education, advocacy and direct services to human trafficking survivors.
Vital
Voices
An international organization focused on raising awareness
of women's human rights, including trafficking. Anti-trafficking advocacy
toolkit can be downloaded from website.
International
Labour Organization
A specialized branch of the UN focused on promoting internationally
recognized human and labor rights.
U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services, Administration of Children and
Families
Links to anti-trafficking campaign information, fact sheets
and government press releases.
U.S.
Department of State, Office to Monitor Trafficking in Persons
At this site you can read the Department of State's "Victims
of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2008: Trafficking in Persons
Report." This report is intended to raise global awareness, to highlight
the growing efforts of the international community to combat human trafficking
and to encourage foreign governments to take effective actions to counter
all forms of trafficking in persons.
U.S.
Agency for International Development
Working to overcome human trafficking in cooperation with
the international community.
Department of Justice Toll-free Trafficking in Persons and Worker Exploitation Complaint Line 1-888-428-7581
Regional Resources - Pacific Northwest
Asian and Pacific Islander Women and Family Safety Center
Organizes communities, educates, trains and provides technical assistance and comprehensive culturally relative services on human trafficking to the Asian and Pacific Islander community.
Catholic Charities of Oregon - Outreach & Support to Special Immigrant Populations
A Comprehensive Assistance Program for Survivors of Human Trafficking
Catholic Immigration and Refugee Services of Western Washington
Assists refugees, immigrants and their families in attaining self-sufficiency through advocacy, education and employment.
Consejo
Provides culturally-competent services to address diverse needs in Latino communities across Washington State.
Daywalka Foundation
Works to raise awareness, advises law enforcement, and helps integrate an academic perspective into the fight against human trafficking. Affiliated with Portland State University’s Hatfield School of Government.
International Rescue Committee Seattle
IRC Seattle serves as the lead agency in the Washington Anti-trafficking Response Network
Lutheran Community Services Northwest – Inland Northwest Office
Provides advocacy and support services for victims of sexual assault and other crime.
Refugee Women’s Alliance
Provides comprehensive services to refugee and immigrant women and families in the Puget Sound area.
Seattle Against Slavery
A coalition of activists, non-profit organizations (NGO) seeking to partner with with government prosecuting offices and city agencies in the Greater Seattle area to work closely together so that the voice and efforts of our events and projects will be that much more successful.
Survey of Human Trafficking in the Spokane Region
Transitions Global
Establishing a high-security protective shelter in Portland for minor victims of sex trafficking.
Washington Anti-Trafficking Response Network (WARN)
Coalition of Washington State organizations that provide assistance to pre-certified victims of trafficking.
Washington State Task Force Against Trafficking Of Persons 2008 Report
Books (Available on-loan from IPJC)
A Crime So Monstrous: Face-toFace with Modern-Day Slavery. Skinner, Benjamin E. 2009.
Disposable People: New Slavery in the Global Economy. Bales, Kevin. 1999.
Global Woman: Nannies, Maids, and Sex Workers in the New Economy. Erenreich, Barbara and Russell, Arlie Hochschild, eds. 2003
Not for Sale: The Return of the Global Slave Trade and How We Can Fight it. Bastone, David. 2007.
The Slave Next Door: Human Trafficking and Slavery in America Today. Bales, Kevin. 2009.
Online Documents
Breaking the Snares: A Resource Packet for Parishes, Sisters of the Divine Savior, 2009.
Eradicating Human Trafficking, Joint Statement of Illinois Catholic Bishops and Leadership Conference of Women Religious of Illinois, 2010.
Human Trafficking of Children in the United States, a Fact Sheet for Schools. U.S. Department of Education.
List of Goods Produced by Child Labor, US Department of Labor, 2009.
On Human Trafficking. U.S. Bishops Conference Statement.
Pastoral Letter on Human Trafficking, Archdiocese of Vancouver, Canada, 2009.
Protecting Children from Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Violence in Disaster and Emergency Situations, ECPAT, 2006.
Stop Trafficking! Anti Human-Trafficking Newsletter
Trafficking Persons-USAID's Response. U.S. Agency for International Development, Office of Women in Development:
UN Development Fund for Women, Human Trafficking Briefing Kit
Other Print Materials
JPIC Commission of the Unions of Superiors General USG/USIG. Trafficking in Women and Children: Information and Worship Kit. Rome, 2003. Phone: 06-66-22-929. Email: jpic@mclink.it
Stop the Demand Resource Folder, includes background information, prayer materials, Power-Point presentations, and other materials. The order form is available on the UNANIMA International website.
Videos/DVDs (Available on loan from IPJC)
Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
This documentary explores the lives of the sons and daughters of prostitutes in Calcutta, India. Winner of the 2005 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. 83 minutes, $20 from www.kids-with-cameras.org
Buyer Be Fair
A look into consumer responsibility and the promise of Fair Trade. 57 minutes. Bullfrog Films. $29.95.
The Crime of Human Trafficking
30 minute "Roll Call" training video for law enforcement. Video and accompanying guidebook are available free of charge from the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
Daughters and Sons: Preventing Child Trafficking in the Golden Triangle
A 25 minute documentary about the efforts of human rights activist, Sompop Jantraka, to combat the spreading plague of child sex slavery. Released in 2005. $79.
The
Day My God Died
A 70-minute documentary about young girls whose lives have
been shattered by the child sex trade in Nepal and India. $30 from Andrew
Levine Productions
DEMAND
A documentary featuring investigative footage of the dark and hidden world of sex traffickers, pimps and buyers. 46 and 16 minute versions. 16 minute condensed version does not contain graphic material and is ideal for churches, schools and youth. Available on a DVD with Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking training video at no cost from Shared Hope International.
Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking
A 40 minute training video for law enforcement, social services, nongovernmental organizations, and juvenile justice. Divided into four segments, this video covers a range of topics related to domestic minor sex trafficking such as the application of federal law, the role of vulnerability, pimp control, and effective responses. Includes interviews and real life stories of survivors. Available on a DVD with DEMAND documentary at no cost from Shared Hope International.
Dreams Die Hard: Survivors of Slavery in America Tell Their Stories
A 36-minute documentary profiling several people trapped in different kinds of human slavery across the United States. $10 from Free the Slaves. A study guide is available for this movie.
Fields
of Mudan
A young asian girl forced into modern day child slavery,
dreams of a better life with her mother in America. 23 minutes. Available
from Florida State University.
Freedom & Beyond
A story of hope and promise that begins with voices of boys recently freed from slavery in northern India. They tell stories that are hard to hear. A free study guide and discussion notes are available to download for free. 24 minutes, 2006. $10 from Free the Slaves.
Human Trafficking
A gritty drama exposes the ugly world of human trafficking. Donald Sutherland and Mira Sorvino received Golden Globe Nominations for their performances in this 2005 Lifetime television mini-series, 180 minutes. $6.99 from Amazon.com
I Just Keep Quiet: Voices of Human Trafficking
Produced by the Refugee Women's Alliance (ReWA) and the Seattle Police Department.
20 minutes, 2006. DVD Available for $20 by calling ReWA: (206) 721-8448.
Lives
for Sale
A joint production
between Maryknoll, Lightfoot Films, Inc. and PBS. 60 minutes. $19.95 from Orbis Books.
Look Beneath the Surface: Identifying Victims of Human Trafficking in the US
As part of the Rescue and Restore Victims of Human Trafficking awareness campaign, the US Dept. of Health & Human Services produced this informational video on how to identify and assist victims of human trafficking. Includes public service announcements. 13 minutes. Order free information, posters and the DVD.
Not for Sale
Based on the book Not For Sale by David Batstone, this documentary covers what modern-day abolitionists are doing to fight the rampant terrors of human trafficking in the US and abroad. $25.
The Silent Revolution
A story of people held in slavery in the stone quarries of northern India and how they win the right to run their own quarry and start a new village. Free accompanying study guide.
18 minutes. $10 from Free the Slaves.
Sisters
and Daughters Betrayed
A stunning video about the realities of sex trafficking
and forced prostitution by independent video producer Chela Blitt. (IPJC has VHS only) 28
minutes. $25 from the Global Fund for Women.
Slave Girls of India
A journey to India, the country with the world's largest population of child laborers. It is the first installment of a documentary series on the Oxygen television network. Released in June 2007 (IPJC has VHS only) 60 minutes. $19.95 from National Geographic.
Slavery 101
A powerful, succinct introduction to modern day slavery. Slaves from around the world share their stories and ultimately inspire us to end slavery. Good introduction for middle school and high school students. 12 minutes. $8.00 from Free the Slaves.
So
Great a Violence: Prostitution, Trafficking and the Global Sex Industry
This film, produced by the Coalition Against Trafficking
in Women, attempts to debunk myths of prostitution and it spotlights the
men who create the demand for the sexual exploitation of women and girls.
29 minutes. $29.95 from the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women.
We Were Free: Stories from Modern-Day Slaves
This short film is a great introduction to the reality of slavery, sex trafficking. An International Justice Mission (IJM) production. 13 minutes. $10.
Amnesty
International
An International human rights organization.
Child
Prostitution and Tourism Watch
www.HumanTrafficking.org
International
Bureau on Children's Rights
International
Catholic Migration Commission
International
Human Rights Law Group
International
Justice Mission
International Office for Migration (IOM)
International
Organization for Migration
The
Open Society Institute
Prostitution Research and Education (PRE)
Save
the Children
UN
High Commissioner for Human Rights
UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
UNODC Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking (GIFT)
Viva
Network
World Vision—Child Sex Tourism Prevention Project
Seattle, WA 98115