Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Human Trafficking: Why We Should Care— Sunday, June 6 @ 5:30 pm

Using the curriculum The Thoughtful Christian-Faithful Living in a Complex World, we will begin to explore this serious issue for four sessions beginning on Sunday, June 6 at 5:30 pm.

It sounds like the plot of a crime drama or the scourge of a developing country, but experts say that human trafficking is a serious problem in the U.S., and American’s children are frequent pawns.

Human trafficking is modern-day slavery. It includes all aspects of forcing an individual to perform labor or other services. Traffickers use debt bondage, threats and physical violence to recruit or harbor individuals who are then forced to unlawfully and/or unwillingly perform labor. This labor can include sexual services, domestic labor, agricultural or field labor, mail order brides or factory work.
Come learn more and help shine a light on a growing problem that has been in the shadows in our country as well in countries around the world. We will also learn about efforts being made to combat this crime and things that each of us can do. Discussion leaders will be John & Phyllis Freeman.

Warning: Please know that this discussion will cover sensitive materials.
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