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Ending Human Trafficking
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- Length: 224 pages
- Dimensions: 6 × 9 in
- Published: April 05, 2022
- Imprint: IVP Academic
- ISBN: 9780830841875
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Author Sandra Morgan awarded Wilberforce Award
Human trafficking is one of the most pressing social justice issues of our time, and in recent years there has been renewed interest among Christians, as many have beenstirred up to take their part in the ongoing battle.
This is a wonderful thing—and yet misinformed and misguided efforts can do more harm than good. Ending Human Trafficking is a handbook designed to educate churches and parachurch organizations for truly effective work.
In collaboration with The Global Center for Women and Justice at Vanguard University, Ending Human Trafficking is an accessible and compelling resource for Christian leaders, written by seasoned leaders in the struggle against modern slavery. Grounded in a theological response to the issue and filled with stories, up-to-date data, and practical tools and tips, it promises to be an invaluable resource for years to come.
"Wow! A must-read for everyone–regardless of where you volunteer or work. Perhaps the top two taboo topics in the church are mental health and human trafficking. We now have a handbook for becoming what the authors call 'human-trafficking-literate.' They guide you through strategies that will help your organization prevent children, women, and men from becoming victims of modern slavery. I was blind, but now I see. Thank you."Chip Espinoza, author of Managing the Millennials
"A guide for church organizations and the Christian academy, this powerful handbook sets forth well-informed strategies for community-wide partnerships in the fight against modern slavery. Ending Human Trafficking includes first-person stories, interviews, and action-step questions to help readers study the issues, understand the ethical concerns at stake, and identify their own appropriate roles in a community-wide model of collaboration. This timely book is a must-read for Christian educators and church leaders who aim to partner with licensed, trained sectors of society—such as law enforcement—with the goal of empowering each survivor's personal dignity."Karen A. Lee, provost, Wheaton College
"This handbook, aptly named, targets a church audience by unpacking the unique ways in which the church can respond to human trafficking. That responsive relevance brings the church into the classroom with well-constructed chapters unraveling the complexities and methodologies of thoughtfully addressing modern day slavery. Scripture and spiritual values are not thrown in as an afterthought. Faith, as presented, complements an understanding of the complex darkness of human trafficking while turning on a light to strategies of action. The church's sitting down together in reading Ending Human Trafficking will multiply their creative conscience on the atrocity of human trafficking. God's people will become a practical and transformational presence to the prayers of millions held in captivity."M. Christine MacMillan, commissioner, founding chair of the World Evangelical Alliance Human Trafficking Task Force
"Ending Human Trafficking is a call to both reflection and action. It challenges the reader to count the personal cost of standing against human depravity and standing up for the millions trapped in slavery. Moore, Morgan, and Yim deploy their substantial understanding and experience to provide a comprehensive guide for effecting real change."Michael J. Beals, president of Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, California
"I did not know how much I needed to read this profoundly important book! I started reading it in the hope that I could pick up some hints about how to do a better job of motivating well-meaning Christians who feel the urgency but do not grasp thecomplexities of combating human trafficking. I did not get far into these pages before I realized that I was myself one of those well-meaning Christians who still had a lot to learn on the subject. I hope this book becomes the key resource for a global Christian effort to 'bring liberty to those who are oppressed.'"Richard J. Mouw, president emeritus of Fuller Theological Seminary
"I want every Jesus follower to have their eyes opened to the prevalence of modern-day slavery. Ending Human Trafficking does that and so much more. This gripping and practical guidebook gives you, your church, and your family the tools and tips you need to make slavery history."Kara Powell, chief of leadership formation at Fuller Seminary and executive director of the Fuller Youth Institute
"This book is one that has been needed for a long time. It is a comprehensive understanding of the entire issue of human trafficking. The writing is compelling and authored by respected professionals who have been working in this field for a long time. All this is coupled with hope for every person to be a participant in ending this evil."Jo Anne Lyon, founder of World Hope International
"This book is a gift to the church. It draws a road map that respects and integrates biblical teachings with professional and practical frameworks to bring a collaborative response to build critical safety nets in our communities and nations. It shows the realities of the issues and connects them to the responsibility and the potential of the church to bring hope, healing, and love as fellow collaborators in a broken world. Each one of us is part of this problem, and each one can be part of the solution. Wilberforce said, 'You may choose to look the other way, but you can never say again that you did not know.'"Helen Sworn, executive director of Chab Dai
"In the battle against human trafficking and restoring victims, the church has a vital role to play. In Ending Human Trafficking, Moore, Morgan, and Yim provide a well-researched, practical handbook to coach the local church in how to engage antitrafficking collaboratively in their communities and help victims in their recovery. This book offers needed knowledge, best practices in the field, and sound theology. It's a great resource for church leaders, teachers, and ministry students."Beth Grant, executive director of Project Rescue and author of Courageous Compassion: Doing Social Justice God's Way
"The world needs more from the church than people who care; the world needs Christians who know what to do. In this compelling new book, Shayne Moore and her colleagues apply this reasoning to the scourge of human trafficking. Their comprehensive,well-informed, and collaborative strategies will empower churches to play their unique and indispensable role in ending modern slavery—effectively helping without inadvertently hurting. Perhaps most importantly, Moore, Morgan, and Yim show how prayerful Christians can make a global difference by protecting the most vulnerable people in their local communities."Philip Ryken, president of Wheaton College
CONTENTS
Foreword by Ambassador John Cotton Richmond
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Build a Safety Fence
1. Elements and Types of Human Trafficking
2. Past and Present: Understanding the History of Slavery
3. Prevention: IncreasingSafety for the Most Vulnerable
4. Protection: Identify and Report
5. Prosecution: People in Places of Power
6. Partnership: Create Lasting Change Through Collaboration
7. Policy: Churches and Nonprofits
Prayer: Stand Firm
Appendix A: Common Abbreviations and Glossary
Appendix B: FEMA Letter to Faith Leaders
Appendix C: Faith and Freedom Policy Brief
Notes
Additional Resources
Index
