Not for Sale by David Batstone
Award-winning journalist David Batstone, whom Bono calls
"a heroic character," profiles the new generation of abolitionists
who are leading the movement. This groundbreaking global report is now updated
with the latest findings, new stories, and statistics that highlight what is
being done to end this appalling epidemic—and how you can join the movement.
The Road of Lost Innocence by Somaly Mam
A riveting and beautiful memoir of tragedy and hope–by a woman named to
Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Born in a village deep in the Cambodian forest, Somaly Mam was sold into sexual
slavery by her grandfather when she was twelve years old.
Sold by Patricia McCormick
A fictional story of a thirteen-year-old girl from Nepal who is sold into slavery
in India. Lakshmi's stepfather says she must leave home and take a job to
support her family. He introduces her to a glamorous stranger who tells her she
will find her a job as a maid in the city. Glad to be able to help, Lakshmi
journeys to India and arrives at "Happiness House" full of hope. But
she soon learns the unthinkable truth: she has been sold into prostitution.
Terrify No More by Gary Haugen (Founder of International Justice
Mission)
Tells of Cambodian girls sold into sex slavery by their
families or tricked into it by the promise of legitimate work. In Terrify No
More an international team of investigators goes undercover to infiltrate this
ring of brothels and gather evidence needed to free these girls. The team
perseveres against impossible obstacles—police corruption, death threats, and
mission-thwarting tip-offs—in a mission focused on bringing freedom to the
victims.
Escaping
the Devil's Bedroom by Dawn Herzog
Jewell
Dawn Jewell weaves the stories of individual victims with
the grim realities that propelled them into prostitution in North America,
Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America. Alongside she highlights ministries
that are reaching one life at a time through prayerful visits to strip clubs,
bars and seedy streets. Readers will glimpse the Gospel's transforming power in
individuals who have left prostitution and found new life in Christ.
Half the Sky by Nikolas Kristoff
Half the Sky is a passionate call to arms against our
era's most pervasive human rights violation: the oppression of women and girls
in the developing world. An
odyssey through Africa and Asia to meet the extraordinary women struggling
there. Through these stories, Kristof
and WuDunn help us see that the key to economic progress lies in unleashing
women’s potential. They make clear how so many people have helped to do just
that, and how we can each do our part.
Priceless by Tom Davis
A fictional story about the plight of orphan children in Russia. Stuart Daniels is on assignment in Russia and is persuaded by an old friend to help save two girls from a desperate situation. Soon he becomes a key player in a dangerous campaign to rescue helpless women trapped in the sex-slave trade. What Daniels encounters during his journey will shake his faith, test his courage, and even threaten his life. Yet as Daniels gets deeper and the stakes get higher, he will discover that hope can be found in the darkest of places.
A Walk Across The Sun by Corban Addison
A fictional story about Ahalya Ghai and her younger sister Sita who are as close as sisters can be. But when a tsunami rips through their coastal village, their home is swept away, and the sisters are the sole survivors of their family. Destitute, their only hope is to find refuge at a convent many miles away. A driver agrees to take them. But the moment they get into that car their fate is sealed. The two sisters--confused, alone, totally reliant on each other--are sold.
A fictional story about Ahalya Ghai and her younger sister Sita who are as close as sisters can be. But when a tsunami rips through their coastal village, their home is swept away, and the sisters are the sole survivors of their family. Destitute, their only hope is to find refuge at a convent many miles away. A driver agrees to take them. But the moment they get into that car their fate is sealed. The two sisters--confused, alone, totally reliant on each other--are sold.
DOMESTIC trafficking issues:
Refuse To Do Nothing by Shayne Moore and Kimberly
Yim
The sad truth is, slavery never ended. It just went underground, where it continues to exploit powerless men, women and children in horrific ways throughout the world. Now for the good news: you have power. "Abolitionist Mamas" Shayne Moore and Kimberly Yim share their stories of coming to terms with the power available to them in their normal, everyday lives to join the fight against slavery.
The sad truth is, slavery never ended. It just went underground, where it continues to exploit powerless men, women and children in horrific ways throughout the world. Now for the good news: you have power. "Abolitionist Mamas" Shayne Moore and Kimberly Yim share their stories of coming to terms with the power available to them in their normal, everyday lives to join the fight against slavery.
Girls Like Us by Rachel Lloyd
During her teens, Rachel Lloyd ended up a victim of
commercial sexual exploitation. With time, through incredible resilience, and
with the help of a local church community, she finally broke free of her pimp
and her past and devoted herself to helping other young girls escape "the
life." In Girls Like Us,
Lloyd tells the story of her groundbreaking nonprofit organization: GEMS, Girls
Educational and Mentoring Services.
The White Umbrella by Mary Frances Bowley
The White Umbrella tells stories of survivors as well as those who came alongside to help them to recovery. It describes the pain and the strength of these young women and those who held the "white umbrella" of protection and purity over them on the road to restoration.
Somebody's Daughter by Julian Sher
The White Umbrella tells stories of survivors as well as those who came alongside to help them to recovery. It describes the pain and the strength of these young women and those who held the "white umbrella" of protection and purity over them on the road to restoration.
Somebody's Daughter by Julian Sher
Author Julian Sher takes you behind the scenes to expose
one of America’s most underreported crimes: A girl from New Jersey gets
arrested in Las Vegas and, at great risk to her own life, helps the FBI take
down a million-dollar pimping empire. An abused teenager in Texas has the
courage to take the stand in a grueling trial that sends her pimp away for 75 years.
Survivors of the sex trade in New York, Phoenix, and Minneapolis set up
shelters and rescue centers that offer young girls a chance to break free from
the streets. Somebody's Daughter is a call to action, shining a light on
America’s dirty little secret.
In Our Backyard by Nita Belles
Human Trafficking in the United States? In Our Backyard
uses true stories of trafficking on our soil to instruct, inspire and invest
the reader to be God's hands in helping stop this atrocity. Though clear in
exposing this evil, Belles words are always marked by hope. A book that is sure
to change the lives of its readers and change how the church views and joins
the fight against modern day slavery In Our Backyard.
Not in My Town by Dillon Burroughs and Charles Powell
Not in My Town answers questions
and promotes discussion about the slavery system that crisscrosses Atlanta,
Orlando, Las Vegas, New York, California, Texas, North Carolina, Haiti,
Amsterdam, India, Cambodia, and beyond. The authors’ gripping journey shocks
but also motivates and provides resources to equip new generations of
abolitionists from all corners of society and diverse worldviews who share the
common call to stop injustice.
Just Courage by Gary Haugen
International Justice Mission
president Gary Haugen has found that engaging in the fight for justice is the
most deeply satisfying way of life. This book shows how we too can be a part of
God's great expedition.
The Slave Across The Street by Theresa Flores
True story of Theresa L. Flores and how her life as an All-American, blonde-haired 15-year-old teenager who could have been your neighbor was enslaved into the dangerous world of sex trafficking while living in an upper-middle class suburb of Detroit
True story of Theresa L. Flores and how her life as an All-American, blonde-haired 15-year-old teenager who could have been your neighbor was enslaved into the dangerous world of sex trafficking while living in an upper-middle class suburb of Detroit
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
A powerful retelling of the story of Gomer and Hosea, Redeeming
Love is a life-changing story of God’s unconditional, redemptive, all-consuming
love California’s gold country, 1850. Sold into prostitution as a child, Angel,
survives by keeping her hatred alive. And what she hates most are the men who
use her, leaving her empty and dead inside. Then she meets Michael
Hosea, a man who seeks his Father’s heart in everything.
Scars And Stilletos by Harmony Dust
Fear of being abandoned keeps
nineteen-year-old Harmony Dust trapped in an abusive and cruel relationship.
She thinks she has hit bottom—tens of thousands of dollars in debt, struggling
to get by, and so controlled by her boyfriend that she doesn’t protest when he
begins openly sleeping around. Things can’t get worse . . . until someone tells
her how much money she can make as an exotic dancer. For the next three years,
Harmony lives a double life as Monique, a dancer in a fully-nude strip club.
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