Resources
CCCB Publication
This publication focuses on the injustice towards women and girls primarily and calls all Christians to respect the human dignity of all persons and their human rights as expressed in the Social Justice teachings of the church. Conversion will happen within the hearts of those who read and reflect on this publication.
Human Trafficking in Canada: A Leadership and Learning Kit for Churches
A publication from the Canadian Council of Churches Working Group on Sexual Exploitation that facilitates learning, theological reflection, and common action on human trafficking in Canada.
Other Resources
Pastoral Orientations on Human Trafficking
“The work of raising awareness must begin at home, with ourselves, because only in this way will we be able to then make our communities aware, motivating them to commit themselves so that no human being may ever again be a victim of trafficking.”
Pope Francis, Dialogue with Participants in the World Day of Prayer, Reflection and Action against Human Trafficking, 12 February 2018 (page 17 POHT)
Pastoral Letter on a Grave Social Issue – Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB
Archbishop Miller’s pastoral letter addressing the current legislative void on prostitution
- Creating a World of Dignity - Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking (January 2024)
- Anti-trafficking committee pleased as court strikes down Charter challenge of sex-work law (September 2023)
- The questions Sound of Freedom doesn’t answer (July 2023)
- Human trafficking in Canada has parallels with 19th-century slavery (January 2023)
- Report on prostitution slammed for adopting language of activists (June 2022)
- Repealing Prostitution law would leave women less protected Vancouver lawyer tells committee (March 2022)
- Archdiocese of Vancouver calls for enforcement, strengthening of Canada’s anti-prostitution law (February 2022)
- Canadian sculptor’s latest work shines light on human trafficking (February 2022)
- Prostitution is not an acceptable solution for female poverty (December 2021)
- Canadian bishops’ anti-trafficking letter ‘a wakeup call’ for politicians (December 2021)