Human trafficking is the modern-day form of slavery. Victims of trafficking are subjected to force, fraud, or coercion, for the purpose of sexual exploitation or forced labor. There are currently over 27 million slaves worldwide, of which over 50% are children. It is estimated that this 32 billion-dollar industry will soon surpass the use of drugs and alcohol.
Young children, teenagers, men, and women are all victims. Approximately 600,000 to 800,000 people annually are trafficked across international borders, and thousands are trafficked into the United States. It is sickening to realize this industry employs people full-time to look for vulnerable victims in North America.
Wesleyan Women announces training to abolish human trafficking:
September 10-12, 2009
The Wesleyan Church World Headquarters
Fishers, Indiana
Who should attend?
Individuals, church and community leaders who are willing to learn and serve as trainers and caregivers of trafficking victims.
What is the curriculum?
The curriculum uses a community-based holistic approach to addressing the needs of trafficking survivors, and will be taught by professional trainers.
What will the training cover?
· Defining and understanding human trafficking
· Biblical framework for Christian response
· Trafficking in persons community assessment
· Cultural issues in trafficking and trauma
· A holistic approach to aftercare – understanding the spiritual, physical, psychological, and social needs of survivors
· Combating the demand for commercial sex
What is the cost?
$125 (due with the registration form)
This fee includes training, curriculum, meals: continental breakfast (Thursday-Saturday) lunch (Thursday–Saturday), and dinner (Thursday and Friday).
Transportation and lodging expenses are not included, but lodging in local homes is available for those coming long distances. Contact the Wesleyan Women office if you want to stay in a local home.
How do I register?
The following link will take you to the registration form:
https://regserv.wesleyan.org/eventmanager/OnlineRegistration.asp?EventCode=A1F
Young children, teenagers, men, and women are all victims. Approximately 600,000 to 800,000 people annually are trafficked across international borders, and thousands are trafficked into the United States. It is sickening to realize this industry employs people full-time to look for vulnerable victims in North America.
Wesleyan Women announces training to abolish human trafficking:
September 10-12, 2009
The Wesleyan Church World Headquarters
Fishers, Indiana
Who should attend?
Individuals, church and community leaders who are willing to learn and serve as trainers and caregivers of trafficking victims.
What is the curriculum?
The curriculum uses a community-based holistic approach to addressing the needs of trafficking survivors, and will be taught by professional trainers.
What will the training cover?
· Defining and understanding human trafficking
· Biblical framework for Christian response
· Trafficking in persons community assessment
· Cultural issues in trafficking and trauma
· A holistic approach to aftercare – understanding the spiritual, physical, psychological, and social needs of survivors
· Combating the demand for commercial sex
What is the cost?
$125 (due with the registration form)
This fee includes training, curriculum, meals: continental breakfast (Thursday-Saturday) lunch (Thursday–Saturday), and dinner (Thursday and Friday).
Transportation and lodging expenses are not included, but lodging in local homes is available for those coming long distances. Contact the Wesleyan Women office if you want to stay in a local home.
How do I register?
The following link will take you to the registration form:
https://regserv.wesleyan.org/eventmanager/OnlineRegistration.asp?EventCode=A1F
