BREAKING THE CHAINS SLAVES HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT

Human Trafficking: Social Action Emphasis of the IDWM for 2010 to 2014

What is Human Trafficking? ? The illegal trade of human beings for sexual exploitation or forced labor or services by fraud, coercion, force, debt bondage, or in which the person induced to perform such acts has not attained 18 years of age.

The Numbers Speak Volumes 27 Million 1. 3 Million 100, 000 Slaves Worldwide Children Exploited in Global Sex Trade U. S. Children Per Year Are Sex Trafficking Victims

Human Trafficking is Profitable � $30+ billion per year are generated through human trafficking around the world. � Of the top illegal activities, human trafficking is second only to illegal drug sales.

The Most Common Types of Slavery Forced Labor • Slaves Service • Slaves are used as hotel staff; • Slaves are used as domestic staff; and • Slaves are used as child care staff. War are are used to pick crops; to sew clothes; in sweat shops; and to weave rugs and carpets. • Slaves are used to fight in armed conflicts, and • Children are abducted and forced to kill or be killed.

Paul’s Story On a visit to Ghana in June 2011, La. Verne Thorpe, Disciples Women’s Vice President, met Paul and a few other boys who were rescued from slavery in the fishing industry.

Paul’s Story Fishing Lean Times Slavery • In Paul’s village the only source of food and income is fishing • The boys learn how to fish and swim at age 3 or 4. The women sell the excess fish for other necessities. • When there is not enough fish, the people starve. • The slavers know this and come during the lean times, offering cash to mothers in exchange for the boys, falsely offering to care for and educate them. • The boys are taken far from home and put to hard and abusive labor in a large fishing operation. • The boys are so abused that many of them suffer permanent spinal deformities from their back-breaking work of untangling nets. The Christian Council of Ghana rescued 198 of these boys and returned them home.

Paul’s Story Some major problems have simple solutions. this village, education and a large smoker would end the threat of starvation and slavery. � For � Joyce Larko of the Christian Council is providing the education. �A smoker would allow the women to smoke fish during the good fishing season to save for the lean season to eat and to sell. � One smoker has been provided, and others are needed.

The Largest Category of Human Trafficking SEX • Brothels • Massage Parlors • Pornography SEX • Street Prostitutes • Hotel Prostitutes SEX • Personal Sex Slaves • Sex Tours

Did You Know? ? Human Trafficking • It is not just an “Over There” problem. Human Trafficking • It is happening in the USA in ALL 50 States and Canada.

Did You Know? ? ? The average of a child being trafficked is 12. Some children as young as 9 have been used as sex slaves. Some children are abducted, some are coerced, some are runaways.

Did You Know? ? Traffickers lure children via the internet. Traffickers lure children from schools and bus stops. Traffickers lure children from shopping malls.

Did You Know? ? ON AVERAGE RUNAWAYS ARE PICKED UP BY A TRAFFICKER WITHIN 72 HOURS !

Sarah’s Story Sarah was 14 when she met a man online who was ten years older, who understood her and listened to her when she complained about her parents. Six months later she knew she was in love with him and had no fear when she agreed to go with him to meet his “family” who turned out to be three other girls. After being brutally raped and beaten Sarah was put on the street to work as a prostitute.

What You Can Do Educate Yourself Spread the Word Lobby Politicians

Educate Yourself � Visit websites that educate; � Sign-up for training with an organization; � Read a book that can open your eyes about human trafficking in your own neighborhood; and � Put the hotline number in your phone 888 -3737 -888 for USA 800 -222 -8577 for Canada

Spread the Word � Tell everyone you know or tell just one friend. � Tell your children and your grandchildren. � Tell your women’s group at church or school. The majority of people simply do not know that slavery is alive and thriving in the United States and Canada.

Lobby Politicians � The Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act was signed in 2000, providing a national law. � Many states still need comprehensive laws to protect the victims of human trafficking and provide services for rescued victims.

Lobby Politicians 2002, the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act brought Canada’s first anti-trafficking legislation into force. � In � Section 118 prohibits bringing anyone into Canada by means of abduction, fraud, deception, or use or threat of force or coercion. � Bill C-49 adds to this legislation by going beyond the focus on immigration and making trafficking in persons a criminal offense. The bill contains three prohibitions.

What You Can Do GET INVOLVED USE YOUR TALENTS SUPPORT SURVIVORS

Get Involved � Join one of the many organizations working to abolish modern day slavery; or � Call 888 -3737 -888 to find organizations in your state.

Use Your Talents � Organizations � They can use you and your talents. are in need of writers, event organizers, outreach coordinators, Facebook managers, counselors, speakers; the list is endless.

Support Survivors � Volunteer with the many organizations which are working directly with survivors; � Go on a mission trip to learn firsthand; � Donate funds to organizations for projects to fight human trafficking; or � Volunteer at a shelter.

What You Can Do SHOP TO END SLAVERY RECOGNIZE VICTIMS CALL IN SUSPECTED TRAFFICKING

Shop to End Slavery

Shop to End Slavery � When you buy Fair Trade products you CAN make a difference. � Fair Trade products are produced and/or harvested without slave labor. � Request � 70% Fair Trade products at your local store. of the world’s cocoa beans are grown in West Africa where child slavery has been well documented.

Shop to End Slavery � Free 2 work. org is a web site that lists companies and products that are slave-labor free. � At free 2 work. org, you can also download an application for your i. Phone or i. Pad that can scan the bar code of a product while you shop and tell you if it is a slave-labor free product.

Recognize Victims

Identifying Victims A Victim: � Makes references to sexual situations that are beyond age-specific norms; � Has a “boyfriend” who is noticeably older (10+ years); � Makes references to terminology of the commercial sex industry that are beyond age specific norms; or � Engages in promiscuous behavior.

Identifying Victims A Victim: � Has unexplained absences from school for a period of time; � Demonstrates an inability to attend school on a regular basis; � Chronically runs away from home; � Makes references to frequent travel to other cities; or � Exhibits bruised or other physical trauma, withdrawn behavior, depression or fear.

Identifying Victims A Victim: � Lacks control over her schedule or identification documents; � Is hungry/malnourished or inappropriately dressed; � Shows signs of addiction; or � Demonstrates a sudden change of attire, behavior, or material possessions.

Call-in Suspected Trafficking 1 -888 -3737 -888

Call-in Suspected Trafficking � There is a National Hotline 1 -888 -3737 -888. � The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) is available to answer calls toll free from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. � You can call to get information on human trafficking, report a tip, arrange for training, receive general information, or specific anti-trafficking resources in your state.

Canadian Hotline Numbers 1 -800 -222 -8477 • The Canadian Crime Stoppers Association Tip Line Call 911 for Emergency Situations • Both numbers are available 24 hours per day 7 days per week

Resources

Resources - Web Sites � U. S. Dept. of Homeland Security www. dhs. gov/files/programs/Human. Trafficking. shtm � U. S. Dept. of State www. state. gov. g/tip � Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking www. castla. org � Not for Sale Campaign www. Not. For. Sale. Campaign. org � � � Shared Hope International www. Shared. Hope. org (see your state’s grade here) Polaris Project www. Polaris. Project. org or www. Human. Trafficking. com Canadian Crime Stoppers Association www. Canadian. Crime. Stoppers. org

Resources – Books � The Slave Next Door: Human Trafficking and Slavery in America Today, Kevin Bales and Ron Soodalter � Not For Sale: The Return of the Global Slave Trade – and How We Can Fight It, David Batstone � Renting Lacy: A Story of America’s Prostituted Children (A Call to Action), Linda Smith � The War on Human Trafficking: U. S. Policy Assessed, Anthony M. De. Stefano

Resources – Films � Dreams Die Hard: Survivors of Slavery in America Tell Their Stories – Highlights stories of survivors of slavery in the USA � The Dark Side Of Chocolate – a documentary about child slaves used to harvest cacao beans � Human Trafficking – A Lifetime movie starring Donald Sutherland exposing human slavery � Slavery 101 – A 12–minute DVD that is a powerful introduction to modern day slavery found at www. Free. The. Slaves. net

Resources - Prayer � PRAY for the end of human trafficking; � PRAY for the victims; � PRAY for the politicians; � PRAY for the modern day abolitionists; and � PRAY for the criminals who participate in this crime against humanity.