Stop Trafficking ! Anti-Human Trafficking Newsletter Awareness September 2012 Vol. 10 No. 9 This issue highlights legislation in place or needed to effec- Advocacy tively address human trafficking and features efforts on the part of some of the ‘Stop Trafficking’ co-sponsor groups. Action Sponsored by the: Sisters of the Divine Savior Co-Sponsors Polaris Project Ranking •Adorers of the Blood of Christ •Sisters of the Holy Family, •Benedictine Sisters of Chicago Fremont, CA of State Laws Against Human Trafficking •Benedictine Sisters of Mount •Sisters of the Holy Family 2011 St. Scholastica of Nazareth •Cenacle Sisters, N. Amer. Prov. •Sisters of the Holy Names Tier Descriptors •Congregation of Notre Dame of Jesus and Mary Tier 1 (Green: 7-10 •Congregation of Sisters of •Sisters of the Humility of Mary points): State has St. Agnes • of the Americas •Congregation of St. Joseph •Sisters of Notre Dame, CA Prov. passed significant •Daughters of Charity, Prov. of •Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, laws to combat human St. Louise USA trafficking, and should •Daughters of Charity of •Sisters of the Presentation of continue to take steps St. Vincent de Paul, Prov. of West the Blessed Virgin Mary, SD •Dominican Sisters of Adrian, MI •Sisters of Providence, to improve and imple- •Dominican Sisters of Mission Mother Joseph Prov. ment its laws. San Jose •Sisters of Providence of Tier 2 (Yellow: 5-6): •Dominican Sisters of Peace St. Vincent de Paul, Canada 2012 State has passed nu- •Dominican Sisters of San Rafael •Sisters of St. Francis of • Colorado Springs merous laws to com- •Franciscan Sisters of Peace •Sisters of St. Francis of the bat human trafficking, •Franciscan Sisters of the Providence of God and should take more Sacred Heart •Sisters of St. Francis of steps to improve and •Holy Spirit Missionary Sisters Redwood City •Holy Union Sisters •Sisters of St. Francis of implement its laws. • Rochester, MN Tier 3 (Orange: 3-4): •Missionary Sisters of the •Sisters of St. Joseph of State has made nomi- Society of Mary Carondelet, Los Angeles nal efforts to pass •Our Lady of Victory Missionary •Sisters of St. Joseph of Sisters Chestnut Hill, PA laws to combat human •Religious of the Sacred Heart •Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny, trafficking, and should of Mary Prov. of USA & Canada take major steps to improve and implement its laws. •Salvatorian Priests and Brothers •Sisters of St. Joseph of Tier 4 (Red: 0-2): These “Faltering Four” states have not made nominal Orange, CA •San Jose CA Police Dept. Vice efforts to enact a basic legal framework to combat human trafficking, and Unit, HT Task Force •Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace •School Sisters of Notre Dame, •Sisters of St. Mary of Namur, should actively work to improve their laws. Shalom North America N. / S. Amer. Prov.s Note: The 10 categories are not exhaustive of all the important legislation that helps com- •School Sisters of St. Francis, PA •Society of the Holy Child Jesus, bat human trafficking in a given state. The ratings used to evaluate states do not assess the •School Sisters of St. Francis of Amer. Prov. effectiveness or implementation of these laws, nor the anti-trafficking efforts of task forces, Christ the King •Ursuline Sisters of the law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, service providers, and advocates in the state. •Servants of the Holy Heart of Roman Union USA To take action regarding federal/state legislation, go to ‘Legislative Actions’ on pg. 7, col. 3. Mary, USA Province State Ratings Statistics •Servants of Mary, Ladysmith, WI • 28 states (55%) passed new laws to fight human trafficking since 2011. •Sisters of Bon Secours USA • As of July 31, 2012, 21 states are now rated in Tier 1 (7+ pts), up from 11 • of Halifax •Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate states in 2011. WA received 11 pts, the most of any state. Word, Houston • Four states are “Most Improved” (MA increased by 12 pts, SC by 8 pts, •Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, KY WV by 6 pts, and OH by 5 pts). •Sisters of Christian Charity, • Four states -- the “Faltering Four” -- are now rated in Tier 4 (WY, AK, Mendham NJ & Wilmette, IL •Sisters Faithful Companions MT, and SD). In 2011, 9 states were in the bottom tier – the “Nine Lag- of Jesus ging Behind.” •Sisters of the Good Shepherd • WY has yet to pass any human trafficking law and received -2 pts, the •Sisters of the Holy Cross lowest number of any state. State Legislation cont. pg. 2 Anti-Human Trafficking Newsletter 10/9 Awareness

2 Federal Legislation Not Yet Enacted Trafficking Victims Protection tices by making the public aware of agency that is entering into a grant or Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) of which companies are taking action to agreement of more than $1,000,000 2011 (S. 1301) combat slavery – and which ones are that will take place primarily over- The TVPA, introduced in 2000, not. Rather than subject businesses to seas to certify that the recipient of the greatly increased America’s efforts confusing and often conflicting state award has implemented a plan and to protect victims, assist survivors, laws, H.R. 2759 would establish clear procedures to prevent human traffick- improve prevention methods, and requirements that would apply equally ing, and verify that the recipient and successfully prosecute traffickers. The to companies across the country. subgrantees are not engaged in human TVPA was reauthorized three times by Strengthening the Child Wel- trafficking related activities. This act bipartisan majorities, but was allowed fare Response to Trafficking Act would also expand fraud in foreign to expire in September 2011. Some of (H.R. 2730) labor contracting to include work that the provisions included in S. 1301 that Shockingly, while children as young takes place outside of the U.S. would better protect victims: as twelve have become victims of hu- Human Trafficking Reporting • Create programs to help foreign man trafficking in the U.S., very few Act (H.R. 2982) governments investigate labor re- law enforcement and child welfare In an effort to better document the cruitment centers where trafficking agencies have adequate training and crime of human trafficking, the Hu- victims may be recruited; resources to support these children’s man Trafficking Reporting Act (HR • Encourage the distribution and post- unique needs. H.R. 2730 would 2982) requires states receiving federal ing of the National Human Traffick- strengthen the child welfare approach funding through the Bureau of Justice ing Resource Center hotline number to child trafficking: Assistance and Edward Byrne Memo- within federal agencies, as well as by • Provide child welfare employees rial Justice Assistance programs to states; with training and guidance on how provide information about arrests and • Create programs to assist minor vic- to identify, document, educate and prosecution of the crime. The legisla- tims of sex trafficking through grant counsel children at risk; tion also amends the Omnibus Crime programs to states; and • Ensure that victims are placed in Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 • Prohibit the provision of peacekeep- homes with sufficient capacity to to include severe forms of human traf- ing operation funds to countries that meet their needs including mental ficking in the definition of Part I “vio- use child soldiers. health counseling and security; lent crimes,” ensuring that statistics on Business Transparency on • Improve data collection by adding the crime of human trafficking will be Trafficking and Slavery Act “human trafficking”to the current compiled and made available through (H.R. 2759) child welfare reporting system. the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s From cotton to chocolate, we buy H.R. 2730 establishes a strong base Uniform Crime Report. products that result from the use of for welfare agents and law enforce- child and forced labor without even ment to provide the support and care State Legislation knowing it. H.R. 2759 requires compa- that child trafficking victims need. cont. from pg. 1 nies with a minimum of $100 million End Trafficking in Government • 17 states (34%) increased their rating in income to report the measures they Contracting Act of 2012 by at least one tier since 2011. take to address slavery within their (H.R. 4259/S. 2234) • In 2007 only 28 states had anti-traf- business operations to the Securities Recognizing that human traffick- ficking criminal statutes. As of July and Exchange Commission and on ing can take place anywhere, the End 31, 2012, the number of states with their websites. Trafficking in Government Contract- anti-trafficking criminal statutes, Although the bill doesn’t require ing Act aims to prevent human traf- including the District of Columbia, organizations to take action against ficking that may occur through U.S. has grown to 48 for sex trafficking slavery, it opens the door for competi- government contractors and subcon- offenses and 50 for labor trafficking tion to improve standards and prac- tractors. This act would require an offenses. Anti-Human Trafficking Newsletter 10/9 Awareness World Happiness Assessed The first ever ‘World Happiness Re- port’ was commissioned for the April 2012 UN Conference on Happiness by the UN General Assembly. The report, published by the 3 Earth Institute, reflects a new worldwide de- ‘Anti-Porn: The Resurgence of mand for more Anti-Pornography Feminism’ attention to happiness and Written by Julia Long, this book wants to take back our culture from the absence of mis- examines the social problems porn can pornographers.’ Prof. Gail Dines, Wheelock ery as criteria cause. It starts with College, Boston, founding member of Stop Porn for government a history of modern Culture! and author of Pornland: How Porn Has Hijacked Our Sexuality. policy. It reviews ‘pro- & anti-porn’ the state of happiness in the world and political stances ‘This book is a very important and badly shows how the new science of happi- before examining needed antidote to the celebratory litera- ness explains personal and national the ways in which ture on pornography within academe and variations in happiness. the new feminist even in gender studies. It shows that for women at work, in their relationships, The happiest countries in the world arguments and in public space, pornography is not just are all in Northern Europe (Denmark, campaigns around ‘representation’ but has hugely destructive Norway, Finland, Netherlands). Their pornography are articulated, deployed effects... It gives fascinating insights into average life evaluation score is 7.6 and received. Drawing on original, the motivations of the brave and pas- on a 0-to-10 scale. The least happy ethnographic research, it provides sionate young women now challenging countries are all poor countries in Sub- an in-depth analysis of the campaign this harmful practice, and how activism Saharan Africa (Togo, Benin, Central groups challenging the pornography against pornography can be effective. African Republic, Sierra Leone) with industry today, as well as some eye- The style is eloquent and clear and the average life evaluation scores of 3.4. opening facts about the damage porn book is a pleasure to read.’ Sheila Jeffreys, Prof., School of Social and Pol. Studies, Univ. of But it is not just wealth that makes can do to women, even those outside Melbourne. people happy: Political freedom, the industry, and therefore to society strong social networks and an ab- as a whole. This unique and inspiring ‘In this lucid and engaging account, sence of corruption are together more book explains the powerful comeback Long gives the feminist anti-pornography movement the respect it deserves, putting important than income in explaining of anti-porn feminism and contro- it in a broader historical, philosophical, well-being differences between the top versially challenges liberal perspec- and social context, and avoiding common and bottom countries. At the indi- tives and the mainstreaming of a smears and oversimplifications. ‘ vidual level, good mental and physical pornographic culture that threatens to Rebecca Whisnant, Assoc. Prof. of Philosophy, health, someone to count on, job secu- change the very nature of our intimate Univ. of Dayton and author of Not for Sale: rity and stable families are crucial. relationships. Feminists Resisting Prostitution and Pornog- raphy Published by Zed Books, it was released The report lists factors that measure Sept. 13, 2012 and is priced £14.99/$29.95, ‘Those of us who understand that por- how happy people are with their lives. ISBN 9781780320250. For more informa- nography is women hating and degrad- • Happier countries tend to be richer tion or to order, contact Ruvani de Silva at: ing of human sexuality, but are lucky countries. But more important for [email protected] enough to see little of it, need this book. It happiness than income are social describes clearly how society has become factors like the strength of social sup- Reviews by leading anti-pornography more pornified and pornography more port, the absence of corruption, and experts follow: violent. And depressingly how the por- the degree of personal freedom. ‘At last a book that tells the truth about nography industry has become globalised. the radical feminist fight against the mi- • As living standards have risen, happi- But it also describes a new wave of activ- ness has increased in some countries, sogynist porn industry, and the bravery of ism of women against pornography which women everywhere who organize against has to be part of our struggle to build a but not in others (eg., U.S.). these predatory capitalists... This book is more decent and dignified way of life for • Unemployment causes as much un- a must for every person who is fed up with all of us.’ Rt. Hon. Clare Short, member of UK happiness as bereavement or separa- the objectification of women’s bodies, and Parliament until 2010 and UK Secretary of State tion. At work, job security and good for International Development (1997-2003). Happiness Report cont. pg. 7 Anti-Human Trafficking Newsletter 10/9

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4 The Congregation of the Sisters of Sisters of St. Joseph St. Agnes (CSA) have been actively involved in anti-human trafficking Sisters of Charity of Orange, CA efforts for many years. As members of the Incarnate Word of Unanima International (UI) since 2001, they are involved in the UI The Sisters of Charity of the Incar- ‘Stop the Demand’ Campaign, which nate Word (CCVI) are members of educates on men’s role in furthering/ the Interfaith Center on Corporate stopping human trafficking and the Responsibility (ICCR), which works to exploitation of women and children. combat human trafficking. In 2007 The ICCR members have focused on the CSAs child sex tourism, modern day slavery took a in supply chains, and have challenged corporate corporations to exert leadership in The Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, stance stemming human trafficking. CA (CSJ-O) are active members of the against “Because human trafficking is so Orange County Human Trafficking human trafficking and have published egregious and pervasive, companies Task Force (http://www.egovlink. educational materials, as well as oper- need to go beyond individual initia- com/ochumantrafficking/). Annu- ate a lending library of materials. In tives to partner with other industry ally during anti-slavery month they 2011 they, along with 10 other con- leaders and non-governmental orga- and other participating anti-slavery gregations of religious, were actively nizations in multi-stakeholder initia- organizations promote public walks involved in efforts to prevent traf- tives and public-private partnerships through the LA garment and jewelry ficking during the 2012 Super Bowl that are actively confronting this is- districts, engaging street vendors, shop in Indianapolis, IN. They worked sue.” (From the ICCR Investor Statement) workers and people on the street with actively to educate hotel management The CCVI Sisters also serve on the information about human trafficking, about the signs of commercial sexual Houston, TX Rescue and Restore Co- including how to recognize and report exploitation and the role of hotels in alition and support it in their educa- victims. reporting it. The CSAs are members tional and community efforts. “We participate in walks with of the Interfaith Center on Corporate The CCVI many other religious congregations Responsibility. As such they have been Health Sys- of Sisters because we want to raise instrumental in raising awareness tem, Chris- awareness about modern-day slav- about the role of business in promot- tus Health, ery,” explained Maria Elena Perales, ing/solving global labor trafficking. is working justice coordinator for CSJ-O. “We The CSAs also work at prevention on a digital hear about these things happening of human trafficking by supporting program to in other parts of the world like Asia an active sewing project in Tanzania educate all and Africa, but we never think about for AIDS orphans that enables these the System it being here locally, especially in young people to make a living from Associates about human trafficking. Orange County,” Perales pointed out. the sale of their products. “CSAs have For more detailed information, “But there is slave labor taking place been concerned about vulnerable contact Margaret Bulmer at the here among domestic workers and sex women throughout their history”, CCVI Office of Social Concerns at: trafficking in enclosed communities.” said the CSA Justice Office represen- [email protected] The CSJ-O sisters support several tative, Stella Storch OP. “The sisters shelters, in Orange, Los Angeles and began Leo House in New York City in San Diego Counties, that offer men- the 1800s to provide a safe place for toring and life skills to survivors of women to stay. It’s just a part of who slavery. the CSAs are.” Anti-Human Trafficking Newsletter 10/9

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may be so serious that the conduct itself may be appropriately charac- terized as the kind of conduct that 5 Religious of the Good Shepherd should be framed within a criminal Located in 67 countries on five The Report is the first Australian justice response. continents the Good Shepherd Sis- study to expose forced and servile • On the other hand, the criminal ters’ (RGS) efforts on behalf of human marriage among vulnerable women. law may not necessarily be the best trafficking have a global reach. Some A forced marriage occurs when one or response or the kind of response of the RGS strategic both parties to the marriage have not sought by a woman living in a forced efforts to integrate given free and full consent. In a servile marriage. For these reasons, commu- direct service minis- marriage one or both parties is treated nity consultation is essential to agree tries with attempts like a ‘chattel’, where they are either on the balance between civil protec- at systemic change bought, transferred or inherited. tion and criminal sanctions. in the structures Of the 24 far-reaching recommenda- The Report states that the following of society include: tions in the Report, those in regard to principles should underpin proposed gaining NGO status forced and servile marriage, include: reform on forced and servile marriage: at the UN with spe- • Little is known about patterns of • Need for community engagement cial consultative status on ECOSOC; forced marriage in Australia and ac- and education. establishing Peace and Justice Offices curate data is difficult to obtain. • Additional immigration and emigra- on the international level and regional • Forced marriage is a hidden practice tion safeguards to prevent forced and and national Peace and Justice net- located within families and family servile marriage. works across the Congregation; setting obligations. • Systemic service provider coordina- up a National Advocacy Center in • Anecdotal reports of forced marriage tion and training. Washington, DC, which works specifi- are common. Research to investigate • Obligation to identify and support cally on U.S. anti-trafficking legislation the nature and extent of forced mar- women and children, who are victims along with other social and economic riage in Australia is needed. of forced and servile marriages. issues; setting up income-generating • Recent court cases illustrate that • Civil penalties to empower and pro- and micro-credit projects for women young people in Australia have been tect women and children. in developing countries; and network- faced with the prospect of being • Criminal penalties to deter and pros- ing and collaborating with a host of forced into marriage in countries ecute offenders. organizations on specific issues includ- outside Australia. Helene Hayes RGS interviewed ing human trafficking. • Australian citizens are not the only victims of human trafficking, explor- people to seek protection from being ing what the women’s lives were like Good Shepherd Australia New forced to marry abroad. Women who before and after being trafficked. Her Zealand is a network of organiza- fear being subjected to forced mar- research was conducted in Sri Lanka, tions and projects conducted by the riage abroad have successfully sought Thailand, South Korea, the Philip- Good Shepherd Sisters and mission protection visas in Australia arguing pines, Belgium, France, Italy, the partners throughout Australia and that they would be forced to marry if U.S. and Saipan. Her findings will be New Zealand. In 2012 they released a returned to their country of origin. recounted in a book she is writing, in report entitled, Hidden Exploitation: • Forced marriage is an area that clear- which she will explore factors that pro- Women in forced labour, marriage ly requires cultural moted the trafficking of these women: and migration. It identified gaps and sensitivity and com- the globalization and the feminization emerging issues in labor rights for munity consultation. of poverty, migration, and survival; the women and girls, particularly those in But it is critical that role of ‘demand’ in the sex industry; transit, forced to migrate, or who had any response has the the impact of gender inequality; the been trafficked. The Report looked at safety and well-being infiltration of organized crime; the women in precarious employment; of the person at risk phenomenon of war-torn and destabi- children; international students; indig- as the main focus. lized countries such as Eastern Europe enous women and girls; and Austra- • In some instances being drawn into human trafficking. lia’s Fair Work Act. the extent of coercion Anti-Human Trafficking Newsletter 10/9

Advocacy Campaign, since through that millions of Brazilians would be informed about trafficking and would take an active NGO which works on a national level part in the campaigns. with women affected by prostitution Among many 6 and other forms of commercial sexual efforts in the exploitation. Ireland is an entry point U.S. SNJMs Sisters of Bon Secours to Europe for criminals trafficking are active in a STOP SLAV- The Sisters of Bon Secours are mem- women and children. Some arrests ERY Coali- bers of Unanima International (UI), have been made, but the awareness tion of women religious in northern a non-governmental organization program continues through meet- CA that is working to prevent hu- (NGO) with membership status in the ings, letters, pressure put on political man trafficking at the America Cup United Nations. representatives, information leaflets, Race, which will take place in the San As a global community, with health car stickers, and posters. In fact, every Francisco Bay area in 2013. They are care and outreach presence in the U.S., communication means available in the modeling their efforts on what was France, Ireland, England, Scotland, electronic age is being utilized. done in Indianapolis during the 2012 and Peru, the Sisters of Bon Secours The information received by the Bon Super Bowl. Through a member of the are able to share information with co- Secours sisters from UI and Ruhama SF Human Rights Commission, they alition members regarding health care is explained and distributed at every have funneled these plans to repre- issues in these countries as well as the public meeting on trafficking. Since sentatives of SF City Departments, health-related family services available 2007, a yearly conference on different an organizer from the America’s Cup, to support the poor and destitute. aspects of ‘Violence against Women’ two police units (sex crimes and anti- Sr. Katherine Tierney, a Bon Secours has been hosted in Tralee. “Until sex trafficking), a representative from the Sister from Ire- trafficking ‘buyers’ are prosecuted, the Commission on the Status of Women, land, was asked to ‘Stop Trafficking’campaign contin- and the Director of the Human Rights represent Ireland ues,” says S. Katherine. S. Katherine Commission. in Unanima In- is a member of the Peace and Justice SNJMs are active in the Canadian ternational (UI). Committee of the Congregation of Bon Windsor/Essex County Human Traf- Founded in 2002 Secours. (http://bonsecoursvocations. org/category/news/publications/) ficking Action Group, which has by sisters from helped 105 persons who came forward seven religious congregations who for immigration solutions and resettle- believed they could make a difference Sisters of the Holy ment in the civic community. The vast by working collaboratively, UI today Names of Jesus and majority of those had been trafficked numbers over 16,000 members in into the farming and fishing industry thirteen countries. The UI coalition is Mary in Essex County. Four young Cana- able to bring collective expertise and The Holy Names Sisters (SNJM) dian-born women, trafficked into pros- concerns of their members to the UN. are active in anti-trafficking efforts titution as teenagers, came forward for They focus on the economic and social throughout their Congregation. In Bra- the resettlement services, as well. advancement of all people with a spe- zil the SNJMs participate in the Brazil- In Lesotho, Africa the SNJMs have cial emphasis on women and children ian Religious Conference’s national made parents and children aware in poverty; immigrants and refugees; network against trafficking (Rede: of the dangers of meeting and trust- and the welfare of the planet. Um Grito Pela Vida), where the main ing people through cell phone and In Ireland Sr. Katherine, with rep- focus is the World Cup in 2014 and the Internet use. Sisters in Manitoba, resentatives from various women’s Olympics in 2016, both in Rio de Ja- Peru, and Quebec are actively raising groups, social workers, teachers, neiro. Campaigns are being planned to awareness. The SNJMs also employ and others, formed the group “Stop raise citizen awareness, in partnership creative actions regularly throughout Trafficking”. The main work of “Stop with government and civic organiza- their sponsored educational institu- Trafficking”is creating awareness. tions and NGOs. Rede hopes to have tions. (http://www.snjm.org/cong/ They gain advice through the police the Brazilian Bishops Conference EnglishContent/CongregationalLife/ and through Ruhama. Established (CNBB) use the theme of trafficking ANTI-TRAFFICKING2012/A-Trepdet- in 1989, Ruhama is a Dublin-based for the Lenten 2013 or 2014 Fraternity 2012juneeng.pdf) Anti-Human Trafficking Newsletter 10/9

Toll-Free 24/7 Hotline National Human Trafficking Resource Center Informative Web Sites: (Each contains information 1.888.3737.888 related to human trafficking) Unanima International Action http://www.unanima-international.org World Happiness Report http://www.earth.columbia.edu/ar- 7 ticles/view/2960 Franciscan Sisters Bakhita Initiative Polaris Project of Peace http://www.polarisproject.org Margaret Nacke CSJ, a member of The Franciscan the Sisters of St. Joseph of Concordia Sisters of Peace Kansas, is creating a Internet data- Tell Your Congressional (FSP) from New base entitled, ‘Bakhita Initiative: U.S. Representatives to Act York recently took Catholic Sisters United Against Hu- on Anti-Trafficking Legislation. a corporate stand man Trafficking’. as a congregation For steps to take, go to: “Once it is operational it will fa- http://www.polarisproject.org/take-ac- to work against human trafficking. cilitate exchanging ideas, resources, tion/advocate/627-tell-congress-to-act-on- Their statement follows. information, as well as consolidate critical-anti-trafficking-legislation-now “We, the Franciscan Sisters of ways to assist victims nationally Peace, proclaim and live the gospel and globally,” S. Margaret explained. Your State of Jesus Christ in the footsteps of “There is so much being done, so we To get more spercific information St. Francis. Continually called to be don’t want to duplicate efforts. At the about your state’s status in the sisters to all people and in harmony same time we want to utilize our re- anti-trafficking effort, go to: with all creation, we commit ourselves sources as effectively as possible. The http://www.polarisproject.org/state-map to supporting the advancement of hu- database will help.” man rights and the elimination of the The ‘Bakhita exploitation of the poor. Initiative’ is Happiness Report Therefore, we stand in opposition named in honor of cont. from pg. 3 to all forms of human trafficking. We a liberated slave, relationships do more for satisfaction pledge ourselves to: , than high pay and convenient hours. • pray to end the injustice of human declared a • Behaving well makes people happier. trafficking; by the Catholic • Mental health is the biggest single • educate ourselves and others; Church in 2000. factor affecting happiness. • collaborate with organizations to She is considered • Stable family life and enduring mar- eliminate all forms of trafficking; the “Patroness of Hope,” especially for riages are important for the happi- • support efforts to assist trafficking victims and survivors of human traf- ness of parents and children. victims and survivors; ficking and slavery. • In advanced countries, women are • use our power as consumers to work Born in about 1869 in southern happier than men, while the position against incentives for trafficking.” Sudan, St. Josephine was kidnapped in poorer countries is mixed. The FSP are members of the New at age seven and sold into slavery. • Happiness is lowest in middle age. York Coalition of Religious Congrega- After some years of rough treatment, tions to Stop Trafficking of Persons she was bought by the Italian consul (NY-CRC-STOP), a partnership of 34 in Khartoum and eventually was sent Stop Trafficking!is dedicated exclu- congregatiions of religious in the New sively to fostering an exchange of informa- to northern Italy. There, she met the tion among religious congregations, their York Archdiocese with the goal of Canossian Daughters of Charity. An friends and collaborating organizations, working together to confront human Italian judge ruled her free and in working to eliminate all forms of trafficking trafficking in the New York city area. 1893 she joined the . St. of human beings. (Source: Regina Holtz FSP) Use the following web address to access Josephine lived an exemplary religious back issues of Stop Trafficking! http:// life. She died in 1947, having stunned www.stopenslavement.org/archives.htm people with the depth of her relation- To contribute information, or make ship with Jesus. requests to be on the mailing list, please contact: [email protected] Editing and Layout: Jean Schafer, SDS