The Power of Why?: Addressing the Root Causes of Human Trafficking by Ann Scholz, SSND, Associate Director for Social Mission, LCWR There is an old, and perhaps over-used story, about a village on the edge of a river and babies. Perhaps you’ve heard the parable of the...
A Season of New Life and Hope by Sister Kathleen Coll, SSJ Spring 2019, a season of new life and hope, is not disappointing us. Everywhere we look, Earth broke through the winter-hardened soil with crocus and daffodil’s tender shoots. Glorious colors and sweet-smelling flowers greet our...
March: A Month to Speak Out for Trafficked Victims Everywhere by Sister Jean Schafer Among the many international days of remembrance and action in the month of March, there are several that can inspire us to reflection and action on behalf of those trafficked: March 8th– International Women’s...
A Reflection On The Intersection Of Racism And Human Trafficking By Sister Maryann Mueller, NA As we celebrate Black History Month, it seems appropriate to reflect on the intersection of racism with human trafficking. Almost anywhere in the world, victims of trafficking are disproportionately racial and ethnic...
Study, Pray, Act By Carol Davis OP “Everybody knows about human trafficking, you don’t need to do so much education.” She said. “Really,” I responded. “Then why do we still have millions still victimized? Why are there so many innocents lured into the commercial sex exploitation and trapped...
Passionate and Alive by Kathleen Bryant, RSC Borders were definitely not barriers to communication, sharing of passion and collaboration when we came together in Cleveland. Imagine throwing a party and inviting people you had never met from a variety of cultures, languages, countries and backgrounds. What would make that...
Take Off Your Shoes. Get Your Feet Wet. Anne Victory, HM My favorite place for reflection is the beach. Every year I look forward to the annual trek with friends to the Outer Banks of North Carolina for vacation. The experience never fails to inspire and refresh...
A Second Chance For Alexis: A Call To Action For Women’s Religious Communities In Ohio by Sally Duffy, SC A recent legislative victory in Ohio will allow survivors of trafficking to expunge their records of most crimes that can be linked back to trafficking. This clarifies opportunities the Safe...
Recognizing the Humanity of Traffickers by Sister Maryann Mueller, CSSF Several months ago on a retreat with other social justice coordinators I participated in an exercise that had a profound impact on me. We were asked to find a partner we did not know and then sit...
Developing Survivor Advocacy Training for Trafficked Persons by Marlene Weisenbeck, FSPA After more than a hundred presentations designed to raise awareness about human trafficking in western Wisconsin, various professionals and community organizations are now pondering how to develop a survivor advocate training program that is solely focused...
