Archive by Author | a heart for justice

The Candy Shop ~ A Fairytale About the Sexual Exploitation of Children

A wicked man lures young girls into his candy shop where he puts them into a machine and turns them into candy to sell to men who are looking for something "fresh."  A boy across the street sees this evil being done and tries ...

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‘Freedom’ ~ Artists United for International Justice Mission

If you enjoy Christian music and would like to support the work of International Justice Mission and help rescue victims of slavery, you might want to check out Freedom, a 2 CD set with a bonus DVD about ending slavery.  ...

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A Franciscan Blessing ~ May God Bless You With Discomfort, Anger, Tears, and Foolishness

I came across this Franciscan blessing/benediction, and the words just spoke to my heart as an encouragement of what I want and should be praying for, seeking, and desiring in my own life.  I so much want to follow God's ...

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The A21 Campaign’s Key2Free

On October 21, 2010, you can do something to help spread awareness about human trafficking.  Wear a key necklace.  The A21 Campaign has started a movement called Key2Free to join people together to take a stand for freedom ...

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Stop Child Trafficking Now Walk

The Stop Child Trafficking Now Walk will be taking place the weekend of October 2-3, 2010, to raise awareness about child trafficking and to raise funds to put a stop to it.  If you'd like to learn more about the walk, find ...

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Kids Talk About Slavery

The kids in this video from Free the Slaves are not only cute, they also have some very insightful comments about slavery . . . ...

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International Weekend of Prayer and Fasting for Victims of Sexual Trafficking

The 5th Annual International Weekend of Prayer & Fasting for Victims of Sexual Trafficking will be taking place September 24-26, 2010. The Salvation Army, the Initiative Against Sexual Trafficking (IAST), and the Faith ...

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Some Human Trafficking Statistics and Stop Child Trafficking Now

Almost every day people visit my blog and website searching for "human trafficking statistics", so I thought it would be helpful to gather some information* about slavery and trafficking that Stop Child Trafficking Now has ...

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The Slave Next Door: Human Trafficking and Slavery in America Today

The Slave Next Door: Human Trafficking and Slavery in America Today, written by Kevin Bales, president of Free the Slaves, and Ron Soodalter, is now being published in a paperback edition.  Now is the time to get this book ...

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Taking Part in the Fight to Abolish Modern-day Slavery and Human Trafficking

There are so many different ways to take part in the fight to abolish modern-day slavery and human trafficking.  Here are just some of the ways people and organizations are working to fight for justice and bring an end to ...

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