Justice Matters Sunday 2023
Prevention Is Key: Main Message and Workshops
Justice Matters Sunday 2023
February 5, 2023 • Pastor Brian Bell, Leah Albright-Byrd, Dr. Sandra Morgan • Isaiah 61:8
We are so excited for our twelfth annual Justice Matters Sunday. Our title this year is “Prevention Is Key". Our desire is to bring awareness and education about Human Trafficking, encourage prevention steps, and empower people to take action. We will also be highlighting various organizations and ministries that we support and partner with to provide avenues for our church body to get involved. We are privileged and honored to have Leah Albright-Byrd, Executive Director of the Health Movement as our guest speaker this year. We will learn together how we can “speak up for those who can’t speak for themselves” (Proverbs 31:8-9). Isaiah 61:8 says, “For I, the Lord, love Justice.” Because He loves justice, so should we.
Pornography
February 5, 2023 • Harmony Grillo
Decades of reputable research have demonstrated the significant impact viewing porn has on individuals and relationships. Lesser known is the fact that porn is ranked as the third-most common form of trafficking. In this workshop, trafficking expert and survivor of pimp-controlled exploitation, Harmony Dust Grillo, will shed light on the connection between trafficking and porn. The ways in which the pandemic and the rise of Only Fans have changed the landscape of exploitation and trafficking will also be explored.
Building Resilience In Children
February 5, 2023 • Dr. Brenda Navarrete
This workshop will focus on strategies that build resilience in children and youth for human trafficking prevention and protection. We will review factors that make children and youth more vulnerable to exploitation and outline specific strategies, activities, and communication styles that build protective resilience. The purpose of this workshop is to develop practical skills that EVERYONE can implement with the people in their lives to reduce vulnerability in their communities. Topics covered will include approaches to age-appropriate conversations about human trafficking and child safety with children and adolescents, building healthy bonds and connection, and the development of healthy emotion-coping skills.
Generational Poverty
February 5, 2023 • Damien O'Farrell
Preventing and mitigating the evils of Human Trafficking involves work at both individual and societal levels to empower victims and potential victims with the mindsets, resources and support required while also addressing systemic injustices that fuel the problem. This session will explore the ways in which generational poverty fuels the potential for victimization as well as an overview of the resources and supports people trying to live in the way of Jesus can provide to disrupt its cycles and impacts.
A Day in the Life … Realities of the Healing Journey
February 5, 2023 • Debbie Martis
Learn about the healing journey of survivors and the important aspects needed for each person. In this course, we will touch on childhood exploitation and debunk some of the myths associated about human trafficking and how it happens. We will discuss the challenges associated with healing from the complex trauma associated with human trafficking and the importance of creating a loving, safe environment for healing.
Staying Safe Online and in Public
February 5, 2023 • Investigator Brian Robertson, Investigator Joel Pablico
This session focuses on topics such as Sextortion, online safety and how to maintain safety for yourself and others. Taught by Riverside County Anti Human Trafficking Task Force (RCAHT), this course will teach you about the realities of online safety and real life examples of threats to our youth.
The Purpose and Fruit of Prevention
February 5, 2023 • Matt Robertson
We take a look at how prevention has played a key role in the ministry at AIM in Cambodia. Along with rescue and the work of healing and restoration, prevention has played a huge part of transforming a community. Desmond Tutu once said, “There comes a point where we need to stop pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they’re falling in.” It’s a joy to see how God has brought healing and freedom to a whole city through awareness, advocacy, action, and PREVENTION!