Resources
Websites
Here are a few of the recommeded websites that contain helpful tools and resources. We also have a full list of website resources.
BridgeNorth
BridgeNorth is a community organization based in York Region, Ontario, which is dedicated to helping commercially sexually exploited women and children build the healthy lives that they want to live.
Chill
We are a ministry, whose aim is to journey with individuals who have been affected by sexual exploitation. Our hope is to provide a community of safety and belonging where individuals are empowered.
Journey Canada
Journey Canada is a community-based, Christ-centred discipleship ministry that exists to help people find hope and live life through experiencing Jesus in their relationships, sexuality and identity.
Training
Youth Curriculum
While sexual exploitation of youth has been an ongoing issue in Canada and our world for generations, there has been growing concern and need for better understanding of the issue in recent years. There is therefore a need for resources that speak specifically to the issue in our own country. We are thrilled to be able to provide a resource that features strong Canadian role models and presents the issue from a distinctly Canadian perspective.
Youth Worker Training Video
Not in My Backyard will guide each youth worker in understanding the issues surrounding sexual exploitation of children and youth. An accompanying Youth Curriculum will be released in October, 2017.
Watch the training videos in chapters! These training videos come in both English and French.
English
French
Books
Invisible Chains: Canada’s Underground World of Human Trafficking
Perrin, Benjamin. Viking Canada, 2010
The global problem of human trafficking is only beginning to be recognized in Canada, even though it has been hidden in plain sight. In Invisible Chains, Benjamin Perrin, an award-winning law professor and policy expert, exposes cases of human trafficking, recording in-depth interviews with people on the front lines–police officers, social workers, and the victims themselves–and bringing to light government records released under access-to-information laws.
Prostitution, Trafficking, and Traumatic Stress
Farley, Melissa, ed. Prostitution, Trafficking, and Traumatic Stress – The Haworth Maltreatment & Trauma Press, 2000
This collection of essays and research studies analyzes multiple aspects of the sex industry and its global impact.
Prayer & Bible Studies
Tools
Defend Dignity Prayer Guide
Check out the 2017 Defend Dignity Prayer Guide – Download
Shining the Light of Prayer Brochure
Check out the Shining the Light of Prayer Brochure of presenters and schedule – Download
Pure Justice Bible Study
Check out the Pure Justice Bible study – Download
Judges 19 Bible Study
Check out the Judges 19 study – Download
Bible Studies on Justice
The Bible has much to say about justice. The following studies could be used in your small group or for your personal use as you check out God’s Word on this topic – Download