There are many resources available for people to learn more about human trafficking, and sexual trafficking in particular. Below are some downloadable resources as well as links to other websites. Feel free to use these to educate yourself and others.

We know that The Salvation Army is encountering trafficked persons in its front-line direct work with people. Currently the Social Services Department is working on a training manual on identifying, protecting and serving trafficked persons. This manual will be available shortly. Until then, here are two preliminary resources that can be used to help front-line workers:

Working with Trafficked Persons and Working with Trafficked Persons brochure

Other Salvation Army Websites
>> Salvation Army International Headquarters - for information on the Salvation Army's history in addressing this issue, for a written statement to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, for information on the Social Justice Commission, and information on anti-trafficking initiatives across The Salvation Army world
>> Salvation Army USA National Headquarters - for prayer resources, information on services to survivors, reports, articles, book lists, etc.
>> Salvation Army United Kingdom with the Republic of Ireland - for information on the Stop the Traffik campaign, a short video clip, prayer ideas, etc.
>> Salvation Army British Columbia Division - for information on what The Salvation Army is doing to stop trafficking in B.C.

Brochures and Other Resources
>> How to respond brochure
>> Fact sheet 
>> Justice and Worship resources (Part 1 and Part 2) 
>> Article about talking to kids about difficult issues 
>> Web links, books and movies resource list 

PowerPoint Presentions
>> Human Sexual Trafficking: The Salvation Army's Response 
>> A Special Evil 
>> Addressing Demand 

Video Presentation

Additional resources can be found on the Weekend of Prayer information page.