Ecumenical Conference on Human Trafficking
Multiple Perspectives to Addressing this Complex Issue
Sponsored by National
Council of Churches – Justice for Women Working Group & United Methodist
Women’s Division United Methodist Seminar Program on National and
International Affairs
Open Space Report Title:
Shelter
Convener: Nancy Murphy
List of participants: 10-12
Discussion and recommendations:
- It appears that currently domestic violence and youth shelters are making room to accommodate trafficking victims, however there seems to be serious unmet need.
- At the discussion table were some who have done shelter work for addicts, women coming out of prostitution and safe homes for domestic violence who spoke to the challenges, difficulties and costs of shelter work. There was also some who feel called to enter this arena and were inquiring about the possibilities of an emergent learning experience where
- The recommendations were for:
- A separate conference for those engaged in shelter for trafficked victim/survivors to include:
- A manual with best practices for shelter
- A workshop on security
- A workshop on licensing requirement
- A workshop on soul care