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Sex Slavery: Resources
Raising Awareness Resources
Sex Trafficking FAQ
This FAQ, produced by Soroptimist International of the Americas, offers answers to fundamental questions about sex trafficking, such as what exactly it is, who is behind it, and how it works.
Prostitution FAQ
This FAQ, produced by Soroptimist International of the Americas, offers answers to questions about prostitution, such as what exactly it is, what causes it, who buys sex, and who profits.
White Paper: The New Face of Slavery
This document provides an in-depth look at sex trafficking from both the supply and demand sides, and offers suggestions for successfully combating this form of slavery.
Soroptimist: Stop Human Trafficking
This video, produced by MindTV, features SIA Executive Director Leigh Wintz and Senior Director of Program Services Lori Blair discussing human trafficking.
Modern Slavery-Human Trafficking
Fair Trade Pictures produced this chilling video featuring Julia Ormond.
I Stop Traffic has produced two DVDs addressing human trafficking. Svetlana's Journey chronicles the story of a young woman who is sold into prostitution and held captive for eight months. This video is useful as an awareness-raising tool for general audiences. Cargo: Innocence Lost provides an educational look at multiple aspects of sex trafficking, including what it is, who traffickers are and how they operate, and rehabilitation of victims.
Victor Malarek, a journalist and advocate has written two important books about trafficking. The Natashas chronicles modern global sex trafficking, with a focus on victims from former Soviet states. The Johns focuses on the men who purchase sex and how that demand fuels global sex trafficking. You can also listen and watch Victor Malarek discuss his work.
The U.S. State Department publishes a Trafficking in Persons Report each year. The 2010 report was the first to include information about the United States. Read the letter summarizing SIA’s response to the 2010 report.
The Global Report on Trafficking in Persons was created by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, uses data from 155 countries to provide an overview of the state of human trafficking and the fight to stop it.
Victim Services Resources
The following organizations are just a sample of the organizations working worldwide to assist victims. The sites here highlight information about best practices.
Preventing Slavery Resources
Education and awareness are crucial components to stopping human trafficking before it happens. The following are best practices in educating the public about sexual exploitation.
For additional information and resources, please visit the following organizations.
Soroptimist welcomes additional resources and links. Please contact program@soroptimist.org to give your suggestions.
Advocacy Resources
The following resources will provide text and information on designing model laws for your community.
Engaging law enforcement is a crucial part of advocating for the protection of trafficking victims. The following four resources provide information for educating and training law enforcement:
For additional information and resources, please visit the following organizations.
Soroptimist welcomes additional resources and links. Please contact program@soroptimist.org to give your suggestions.
Note: Soroptimist is providing this information as a courtesy. It does not imply endorsement of the organizations or resources listed.
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