SUPPORT SENATE BILL 2925 RE: TRAFFICKING
The Synod's Public Policy Advocacy Network encourages Presbyterians in the Synod of the Northeast to email and fax letters to United States Senators supporting Senate Bill S.2925 "Trafficking Deterrence and Victims Support Act of 2009." This law would provide crucial fudning to develop and enhance comprehensive, collaborative efforts to combat the commcerical sexual exploitation of children in the United States. Child victims are severely overlooked in most state approaches to fight human trafficking. This bill would help correct the imbalance.
Children of the World
Click here to download sample letters and addresses.
Background: In August of 2005, the Synod of the Northeast held a Presbytrerian United Nations Seminar on the Issue of Child Trafficking, as a result of which, in October 2005, the Synod approved a GA Overture on the Issue of Trafficking in Women and Children that was approved by the 2006 General Assembly. Carol Smolenski, Executive Director of ECPAT (End Child Prostitution and Trafficking) in the United States, was one of the presenters and sent the above request for advocacy.
What's Related