Community can help prevent trafficking, speaker says
byHuman trafficking happens when people’s vulnerabilities are exploited, but the good news is, the community can help reduce those vulnerabilities, said Amy Nace-DeGonda, a…
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Presentation students create awareness of trafficking
byPresentation Academy students took part in the Red Sand Project May 3 in an effort to educate the public about human trafficking. The students…
The Good Steward — Slavery is not a thing of the past
byThe commitment to end slavery in all its forms was reaffirmed during the Second Vatican Council, which argued that “slavery, prostitution, the selling of…
To curb trafficking, get educated, coalition says
byHuman trafficking garners a lot of attention around major sporting events — such as this weekend’s 147th running of the Kentucky Derby — because…
Pandemic blamed for creating conditions for increased human trafficking
byBy Tom Tracy, Catholic News Service MIAMI — The pandemic-related economic downturn, business closures, increase in global unemployment and reduced incomes have contributed to…
Nuns, Catholic groups work to blunt the scourge of human trafficking
byWASHINGTON — Catholic organizations, from women’s religious orders to corporate watchdog groups, are working on many fronts to stem the scourge — and the…
Share the Journey – Helping trafficking survivors thrive
byIt’s rare that I get the opportunity to see the Bakhita Empowerment Initiative’s seeds of hope blossom. The Catholic Charities of Louisville anti-human trafficking…
Nuns’ global anti-trafficking network must have more support, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis called on more religious orders of men and women, as well as foundations…
Sisters support Nigeria’s migrants traumatized by deceitful traffickers
byBy Patrick Egwu Gloria Omoresewua was just a teenager in 2003, when a Nigerian woman brought her to Spain and forced her into prostitution….
Rotary Club award will fund efforts to fight trafficking
byRecord Staff Report The Rotary Club of Louisville’s Human Trafficking Task Force has awarded $15,000 to Catholic Charities of Louisville’s Bakhita Empowerment Initiative, the…