Prayers
Prayer to End Human Trafficking
O Lord, you said you came: “to set the captives free.” In our world young men and women who are trafficked are modern-day slaves. Help these young people not to lose hope. Give the grace for elected officials to grow in awareness of and to take active steps to eradicate this horror. Teach them not to prosecute the victims of trafficking but to bring to justice those who perpetrate this crime. Lord, give the grace of conversion to those who mistreat unfortunates for their own personal gain. May demand decrease as people realize that prostitution is a crime against human dignity, forced upon these people, who are more victim than anything else. May the awareness of this horrendous crime spread throughout the world and may many join the efforts to stop trafficking and help the victims begin anew, filled with hope.
We ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
~ Sr. Veronica Piccone, MSC
Prayer for the victims of drowning by human traffickers.
You taught us a great truth Lord that the children are the most important of all, you said for us to be with them is to be with you. They are precious and how many perish in the angry seas as migrant boats flee the war in Yemen to Djibouti.
Thrown overboard by human traffickers. Such evil criminals must be held accountable and those making war in Yemen.
The lives of 27 , Lord Jesus, were lost Sixteen children, women left to drown all because of human greed the root of so much evil.
Lord may your words and example inspire good people in the international community to be united in ending the horrific war and uses their power and intervention to bring a ceasefire and make peace. The lives of starving children will be saved. Amen by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
Prayer to End Human Trafficking
Lord Jesus, you taught us the value of human life, the dignity of every person,
You said, like Isaiah, you came to bring good news to the poor,
To set captives free,
To lift up the oppressed,
To give sight to the blind,
May we not be blind but inspired by your words and action,
to support the children, and free all the captured slaves,
the victims of the people traders bought and sold as objects by the
human traffickers, may we set them free and end the scourge of human trafficking in your name.
Lord Jesus May your spirit be upon us. Amen by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
Interviews
Book Reviews and Commentaries
In Our Backyard: Human Trafficking in America and What We Can Do to Stop It by Nita Belles Reviewed by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. Profiles in Catholicism
Ricky and Julie – a story of courage and survival in the Philippines by Father Shay Cullen Reviewed by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. Profiles in Catholicism
Slaves Among Us: The Hidden World of Human Trafficking by Monique Villa Reviewed by Rebecca Tinsley Independent Catholic News
Surviving Sex Trafficking Reviewed by Nick Schager The Daily Beast
Film Reviews and Commentaries
Broker Reviewed by Caspar Salmo The Daily Beast
Surviving Sex Trafficking Reviewed by Nick Schager The Daily Beast
Blind Eyes Opened: The Truth About Sex Trafficking in America Reviewed by Denis Grasska Crux
Television Reviews and Commentaries
Human Trafficking Exposed: Part One by Tamara Laine New Evangelization Television (NET)
Human Trafficking Exposed: Part Two by Tamara Laine New Evangelization Television (NET)
Human Trafficking Exposed: Part Three by Tamara Laine New Evangelization Television (NET)
Human Trafficking Exposed: Part Four by Tamara Laine New Evangelization Television (NET)
Human Trafficking Exposed: Part Five by Tamara Laine New Evangelization Television (NET)
Articles/Commentaries
Pope condemns human trafficking at conference involving Church leaders, police by Inés San Martín Crux
Catholic nuns lead global fight against human trafficking by TODAY
Children are still at risk of trafficking, says report by Sarah Meyrick Church Times
Holy See urges protection of victims of human trafficking by CathNews
Four Disney employees arrested in Florida human trafficking, child predator sting by Minyvonne Burke NBC News
Prince Andrew Admits Epstein ‘Trafficked Young Girls’ in Settlement With Virginia Giuffre by Jon Blistein Rolling Stone
Combat Human Trafficking and Make the Country a Better Place to Live! by Kevin Napier LinkedIn
A former Snoop Dogg backup dancer sues him for alleged sexual assault, sex trafficking by Christie D'Zurilla Los Angles Times
Pope on human trafficking: Keep your indignation alive!! by UCA News
Tennessee Mom Who Stabbed and Slit the Throats of Four of Her Five Young Children Gets Life Imprisonment by Jerry Lamb Law & Crime
A Reflection on the Intersection of Racism and Human Trafficking by Sister Maryann Mueller, CSSF Acting Franciscan
Advocates warn human trafficking is ‘more than a Super Bowl issue’ by Tom Hoffarth Angelus News
Pope: Human trafficking an ‘open wound’ in the body of Christ and humanity by Vatican News
Artist hopes new sculpture can spotlight sisters' work fighting human trafficking by Christopher White Global Sisters Report
Breaking the silence of human trafficking: Catholic sisters in Zambia speak out by Eucharia Madueke Global Sisters Report
Pope: Human trafficking is a wound shamefully inflicted for economic interests by Francesca Merlo Vatican News
‘Egypt’s Jeffrey Epstein’, Mohamed Al-Amin, Arrested for Human Trafficking by Riham Darwish Al Bawaba
Philippine anti-terrorism law 'threatens human rights by AFP/UCA News
Talitha Kum calls for action against human trafficking by Linda Bordoni & Sr. Bernadette Reis, fsp Vatican News
Thailand steps up crackdown on human traffickers by UCA News
Meet the Catholic nuns leading the fight against human trafficking by Courtney Mares Catholic News Agency
Rescuers of Child Victims Abuse Them, Too by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
Three Suspects — Including Ex-Priest — Busted on Child Sex Trafficking Charges by Jacquelyn Gray CrimeOnline
Brazilian bishop resigns after leak of explicit video by Christine Rousselle Catholic News Agency
Christian group challenges Duterte over human trafficking by CathNews
Fr Shay Cullen: Human trafficking, why so few convictions? by Father Shay Cullen Independent Catholic News
A clarion call to end the scourge of Human Trafficking by Vatican News
Religious sisters work to combat root causes of human trafficking by Ngala Killian Chimtom Crux
Talitha Kum: Break the cycle of trafficking with “Care” by Vatican News
How to End Child Labor by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
Sister Eugenia Bonetti on Human Trafficking Victims: Nobody Does This By Choice by Edward Pentin National Catholic Register
Human Trafficking: We Must Ensure that the Internet Promotes Human Dignity by Catholic News Agency/National Catholic Register
Pornography producer sentenced to 20 years for sex trafficking by Christine Rousselle Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Act locally to help break the chains of human trafficking by Rosemarie Greco Global Sisters Report
Sisters fight Nigeria trafficking with networking, advocacy and collaboration by Patrick Egwu Global Sisters Report
The Refuge gets permanent home for sex-trafficking victims. House purchase in San Diego County, which is one of the largest human-trafficking hot spots in the nation, secures future for Catholic apostolate’s model treatment center. by Joseph M. Hanneman The Catholic World Report
The Refuge gets permanent home for sex-trafficking victims by Joseph M. Hanneman The Catholic World Report
A hidden army of 'very brave' nuns fight child trafficking by Jake Whitman, Cynthia McFadden and Rich Schapiro NBC News
Pandemic blamed for creating conditions for increased human trafficking by Tom Tracy Catholic News Service/Angelus
Vietnamese priest's crusade against slavery and trafficking in Taiwan/ Enraged by the blatant exploitation of many migrant women, a Columban missionary has helped fulfill 'the will of God' by Rock Ronald Rozar UCA News
Speaker: Pandemic shines light on inequities driving human trafficking by Catholic News Service
COVID-19 pandemic makes human trafficking worse, panel says by John Lavenburg Crux
Brisbane Archdiocese moves to combat modern slavery by CathNews
Organizers fight trafficking amid Kentucky Derby by Janet M. Peterworth Global Sisters Report
Slavery in the 21st century by Tony Magliano Clarion Herald
Prayer marathon for World Day Against Human Trafficking by Vatican News staff writer Vatican News
Plan for the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking by Ashley F Human Trafficking Search
Witness & Grace Conversations .A Conversation on Anti-Human Trafficking by Sr. Gabriella Bottani and Sr. Jean Schafer Global Sisters Report
Child sex trafficking: It's probably not what you think it is by Theresa Waldrop CNN
Human Trafficking: A Scourge on Humanity by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
Adivasi Women to Prevent Human Trafficking in N-E India by Team ICM Indian Catholic Matters
Holy See calls for joint efforts to combat trafficking in persons by Vatican News staff writer Vatican News
Nuns praised for anti-trafficking work during COVID-19 by Elise Ann Allen Crux
US Embassy to Vatican Highlights Risk of ‘Human Trafficking Crisis’ Amid Pandemic by Courtney Mares CNA/National Catholic Register
Sisters Program South welcomes women on the streets of Milwaukee by Celia Struck Global Sisters Report
Catholic altar girl in hiding in Pakistan after escaping abductor ,Maira Shahbaz was raped, blackmailed and forced into sex work after being made to convert to Islam by Kamran Chaudhry UCA News
Report: 400,000 people are in modern slavery in U.S. by Stef W. Kight Axios
Baptist Pastor Charged with Child Sex Abuse and Human Trafficking by SNAP Network
Lied to and abused, trafficked persons from Zimbabwe find some healing by Doreen Ajiambo Global Sisters Report
Led by women, Latin America rallies against modern-day slavery by Inés San Martín Crux
How the Nuns of Talitha Kum and NYC Artist ESPO Are Teaming Up to Fight Against Human Trafficking by Currents News
After challenging California officials, Catholic home for trafficked girls set to open byCNA/Catholic World Report
Caritas warns of rise in human trafficking amid pandemic by Catholic Charities USA
Bishops Call for Prayers for Victims on World Day Against Human Trafficking by Catholic News Agency/National Catholic Register
Covid-19 is causing increase in human trafficking by Independent Catholic News
Cardinal Czerny: It’s taken 10 years to talk openly about human trafficking by Sr Bernadette Mary Reis, fsp Vatican News
RENATE Anti-Trafficking Short Film Competition by Independent Catholic News
Caritas Warn of Rise in Human Trafficking Amid Pandemic by Junno Arocho Esteves The Tablet
Human Trafficking is a Global Challenge by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
Northeast Ohio priest indicted on charges of child pornography, child exploitation and juvenile sex trafficking by U.S. Attorney of Northern Ohio via Highland CountyPress
Just Judges Implement the Law for Abused Children by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
Report marks 20th year of U.S. efforts to address trafficking worldwide byCatholic News Service/Angelus
What the SCOTUS Decision on Anti-Trafficking Rules Means for Pro-Life Policies by Catholic News Agency/National Catholic Register
From lofty dreams to brutal deaths. Slaughter of Bangladeshis seeking a better life highlights the scourge of human trafficking by Rock Ronald Rozario UCA News
From lofty dreams to brutal deaths. Slaughter of Bangladeshis seeking a better life highlights the scourge of human trafficking by Rock Ronald Rozario UCA News
Modern-day slavery in focus + Human trafficking by The Guardian
The Scourge and Pain of Human Trafficking by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
The Christian Challenge to End Human Trafficking and Sex Slavery by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
From lofty dreams to brutal deaths Slaughter of Bangladeshis seeking a better life highlights the scourge of human trafficking by Rock Ronald Rozario UCA News
Wembley pair arrested in brothel people trafficking probe by BBC
Nuns, Catholic groups work to blunt the scourge of human trafficking by Mark Pattison Catholic News Service/Crux
Advocates fight traffickers who continue to thrive despite pandemic by Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service/Crux
In Edo State, advocates aim to engage the people in anti-trafficking fight by Teresa Anyabuike Global Sisters Report
Rebecca Bender on Surviving Human Trafficking by Team Busted Halo
Forced labor of Uyghurs underlines Asia's slavery scourge Labor abuses and human trafficking are wreaking cultural destruction across the region by Michael Sainsbury UCANews.com
Domestic violence and human trafficking among issues Anglican women take to UN by Staff Writer Anglican Communion News Service
More Than 207,000 Sign Petition to Shutter Porn Website After Trafficking Violations by Perry West CNA/National Catholic Reporter
Bishop fears new UK immigration restrictions could increase human trafficking by Charles Collins Crux
Nuns, Catholic groups work to blunt the scourge of human trafficking by Mark Pattison Crux
At Mass, people encouraged to pray, act to end human trafficking by Josephine von DohlenF Catholic News Service/Crux
Telecom providers have duty to prevent human trafficking, pope says by Carol Glatz The Pilot
Healthcare workers are on front lines of fight against human trafficking by Christopher White Crux
Q & A with Sr. Jean Schafer on the evolution of the anti-trafficking message by Soli Salgado Global Sisters Report
Healthcare networks launch anti-human trafficking training by Christine Rousselle Catholic News Agency//Angelus
I survived sex trafficking. Now, prayer is helping me heal by Anonymous America
Hearing cites successes, undone work in protecting trafficking victims by Mark Pattison Catholic News Service/Crux
Community and prayer sustain sisters helping victims of trafficking by Soli Salgado Global Sisters Report
Parolin: more action needed in the fight against human trafficking by Robin Gomes Vatican News
Nuns hope to be disciples of hope in changing landscape of human trafficking by Claire Giangravé Religion News Service
Brazil’s Bishops Join in Demand to End Human Trafficking by Zemit Saff Zenit
Argentine Bishops Urge Aid to Victims of Trafficking by Zenit Staff Zenit
Q & A with Sr. Marie Agnes Buasap, teaching young people in Thailand to avoid being trafficked by Joyce Meyer Global Sisters Report
"Who wouldn't trust a nun?" asks police expert on human trafficking by Independent Catholic News
Indian Catholics vs human traffickers by Umar Manzoor Shah Independent Catholic News
Trafficking weaves a web around our lives by Sr. Nancy Sylvester Global Sisters Report
U.S. State Dept. honors Italian nun during human trafficking report presentation by Inés San Martín Crux
Opioid addiction is drastically undertreated by Caitlin Owens Axios
Pakistan police seek to unravel networks trafficking women by Kathy Gannon Crux
Q & A with Sr. Valmi Bohn, bringing trafficking prevention to schools in Brazil by Carlos Tautz Global Sisters Report
Sisters support Nigeria's migrants traumatized by trafficking by Patrick Egwu Global Sisters Report
Talitha Kum, Galileo Foundation back photo exhibit of anti-trafficking ministry by Soli Salgado Global Sisters Report
Kentucky Derby draws attention to issue of human trafficking by Ruby Thomas Catholic News Service/Angelus
Bayou priest battles human trafficking, with boost from nuns by Christopher White Crux’
English cardinal: Human slavery ‘as deep as ever, just in different forms’ by Christopher White Crux
Before anti-trafficking fight was fashionable, German nun was in the streets by Christopher White Crux
Pope: human trafficking a crime of the “commercialization of the other" by Robin Gomes Vatican News
Nigerian sisters take on the fight against human trafficking by Linus Unah America
Archbishop Auza Highlights Ways to Protect Against Human Trafficking by Zenit Staff Zenit
Church must reaffirm its moral intransigence, says African priest by Juste Hlannon La Croix International
UN Human Rights Council to hear of Anglican efforts to combat human trafficking by Anglican Communion News Service
Human Trafficking: No One Can Wash His Hands Without Being an Accomplice by Anne Kurian Zenit
Sisters share their tactics to thwart human trafficking by The Life Panelists Global Sisters Report
Time to Terminate Trafficking by Zenit Team
Vatican releases guidelines to help church fight human trafficking by Carol Glatz Catholic News Service/, National Catholic Reporter
Catholic colleges aid human trafficking survivors by James Dearie National Catholic Reporter
Trump signs law to pump $430 million into anti-human trafficking efforts by Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service/National Catholic Reporter
Diplomats at Vatican back nuns in fight against human trafficking by Elise Harris Crux
Human traffickers in Bangladesh prey on desperate Rohingya by Stephan Uttom and Rock Rozario UCANews.com
A hemisphere of networks network about anti-trafficking efforts by Soli Salgado Global Sisters Report
Holy See urges practical, effective action against human trafficking, slavery by Robin Gomes Vatican News
Q & A with Sr. Marlene Weisenbeck on collaboration in anti-trafficking work by Dawn Araujo-Hawkins Global Sisters Report
Fighting Human Trafficking: Safeguarding Our Children against Criminal Predators by David M. Luna LinkedIn
Pope Francis: To fight human trafficking, listening to survivors is key by Elise Harris Catholic News Agency
Maternity care for trafficked women: Survivor experiences and clinicians' perspectives in the United Kingdom's National Health Service. by Debra Bick PLoS One.
Ending human trafficking requires everyone's efforts, archbishop says by Perry West Catholic News Agency
Lack of legal, safe channels for migration helps traffickers by Catholic News Service
Sisters confront Nigeria trafficking by Eucharia Madueke Global Sister Report
Enslaved children: Sisters work for their freedom by Cova Orejas Global Sisters Report
Joining forces to fight human trafficking by CathNews
Dominican Sister Of Peace Brings Hope To Trafficked Women by US Sisters Against Human Trafficking
Pope Francis calls human trafficking “an atrocious scourge” by Charles Collins Crux
Sisters Offer Hope To Survivors Of Human Trafficking In New York City by US Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking
How young migrants fall into the hands of traffickers by Caritas Internationalis
Pope calls for action in the fight against human trafficking by Vatican Radio
La Crosse task force continues fight against human trafficking by Emily Pyrek LaCrosse Tribune
The Hidden Face of Human Trafficking in Peru by Rebekah Kates Lemke Catholic Relief Services
Human Trafficking Survivors Share 5 Ways To Help End Practice by Sarah Ruiz-Grossman Huffington Post
A Crime Hidden in Plain Sight: Human Trafficking in Milwaukee by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Vatican announces a Day of Prayer against human trafficking by CRUX
Human Trafficking and the Role of the Health Provider by Catholic Health Initiatives
Human Trafficking Laws and Regulations, by U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Cyber security - the holistic perspective - saving lives, human trafficking and critical ethics by Daniel Jensen Senior Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security Engineer, Network LinkedIn
New Handbook on the Prevention of Human Trafficking by International Catholic Migration Association
Pope Francis Says it is the Responsibility of All to Oppose Human Trafficking by International Catholic Migration Association
Order of Malta stands with Pope Francis in fight to end Human Trafficking by Francesca Merlo Vatican News
Videos
New Life at Preda: Resilience and Hope | Preda Foundation, Inc.
Defender Of The Children (Philippines Documentary) | Real Stories
Message by Columban Missionary Fr. Shay Cullen about the current situation in the Philippines.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND PEDOPHILIA IN LONDON
I was sex trafficked in the suburbs.
REKRUT - HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN THE PHILIPPINES
Going Undercover As A Paedophile To Catch Child Traffickers
Nefarious: Merchant of Souls | Human Trafficking Documentary
Human Trafficking Exposed: Part One
Human Trafficking Exposed: Part Two
Human Trafficking Exposed: Part Three
Human Trafficking Exposed: Part Four
I was human trafficked for 10 years. We can do more to stop it | Barbara Amaya | TEDxMidAtlantic
Combating Human Trafficking
The Vatican
The Catholic Church's Response to Human Trafficking
Rev. James Korda and Sr Tobi Lardie HM Discuss Human Trafficking
The Dark Side of Chocolate
Human Trafficking: Understanding a Complex Issue Issue Colleen Scanlon, RN, JD, Catholic Health Initiatives; Roy Ahn, MPH, ScD, and Wendy Macias Konstantopoulos, MD, MPH, Massachusetts General Hospital on behalf of Catholic Healthcare Initiatives
Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking: Keynote by Kathleen Rice, Nassau County District Attorney
Human Trafficking: A Global Issue
Resources
Coalition Of Catholic Organizations Against Human Trafficking
Global Centurion: Fighting Modern Slavery by Focusing on Demand
Prayers
Prayer Against Human Trafficking
A Prayer for the End of Human Trafficking As shared by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, Convent Station, N.J.
God of freedom, beauty and truth we believe that your deepest desire, your most powerful energy, is that all creation might know abundant life.
We raise our voices in anguished prayer for our sisters and brothers, women and girls, men and boys, who are modern day slaves; They are your beloved daughters and sons, exploited sexually or forced to work because of human violence and greed.
Fill us with your holy anger and your sacred passion that those who are trafficked might know healing and justice; that traffickers will come to repentance and conversion; that all of us might live in such a way that others are not made to pay the price for our comfort and convenience.
Hasten the coming of the day when all people and our precious Earth itself will be treated, not as a commodity, but as radiant images of your freedom, beauty and truth. Amen. May it be so.
by Dr. William Jarvis Director & Founder Jerusalem Apostolate (Lay Ecclesial Ministry)
Prayer to St. Josephine Bakhita,
St. Josephine Bakhita, you were sold into slavery as a child and endured untold hardship and suffering. Once liberated from your physical enslavement, you found true redemption in your encounter with Christ and his Church.
O St. Bakhita, assist all those who are trapped in a state of slavery; Intercede with God on their behalf so that they will be released from their chains of captivity. Those whom man enslaves, let God set free. Provide comfort to survivors of slavery and let them look to you as an example of hope and faith. Help all survivors find healing from their wounds. We ask for your prayers and intercessions for those enslaved among us.
Amen