Fighting commercial sexual exploitation
The growth of human trafficking linked to sexual exploitation is of worldwide concern. Those who suffer sexism, racism, poverty, and homelessness, or who have been victims of domestic violence, rape, or incest, both domestically and globally, are terribly vulnerable to commercial sexual exploitation (CSE).
A resourceA Day Full of Light: Ending Commercial Sexual Exploitation is an introductory resource to commercial sexual exploitation (CSE), or sex trafficking. This eight-page resource includes:
- Background on CSE and why Women of the ELCA is involved in the effort to end CSE
- Action steps for A Day Full of Light
- Worship resources
- A list of resources on the subject
- A Web site link to online resources on the sexual exploitation of children (CSEC)
- A list of ministries that work to address the critical challenge of CSE and CSEC
When to useDay Full of Light Sunday can be observed at any time of the year. It would be an excellent service during the Easter season or the long green season of Pentecost. If you have any questions or woudl like further information, please contact
InezTorres.Davis@elca.org, director for justice, Women of the ELCA.
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