“We The People of Faith” Voter Guide #2

Website

https://sistersagainsttrafficking.org/

Who We Are?

U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking is a collaborative, faith-based national network that offers education, supports access to survivor services, and engages in advocacy in an effort to eradicate modern-day slavery.  As a member of Talitha Kum International, we are connected to a global network of women religious working to end human trafficking

Getting Ready To Vote

 

The United States is facing a crucial election, the outcome of which has implications for every aspect of our national and international life including human trafficking. It is our job to make sure that candidates for office at all levels of government are aware that human trafficking is a reality in their jurisdictions whether that be city, county, state or the country as a whole, and that they have plans to eradicate this affront to human dignity.

U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking invites voters to spend time researching candidates for public office in their area.  Sources of information include the candidates’ websites which often include a list of town hall meetings and other events.  While these may be limited this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, it is expected that many candidates will be offering virtual gatherings. It is important to note too, that while candidates may not specifically address human trafficking their positions on other issues such as immigration, gender equity, poverty eradication and climate change impact the root causes of trafficking.

What Are Our Core Values?

As we evaluate candidates on the November ballot we are guided by values articulated in Catholic Social Teaching.  Pope Francis shows us clearly how these principles inform our efforts to combat and eliminate human trafficking.

Inherent Dignity of Every Human Person

“It is precisely on this level that we need to make a good examination of conscience - 

how many times have we permitted a human being to be seen as an object,

to be put on show in order to sell a product or satisfy an immoral desire?

The human person ought never to be sold or bought 

as if he or she were a commodity.”

 

Pope Francis (12/12/13)

Read More About These Core Values
On Our Voter’s Guide … 

Commitment to Those Who Are Poor and Vulnerable

Establishment of Right Relationships to

 Promote the Common Good

Defense of the Basic Rights of Workers

Solidarity with One Another and the 

Willingness to Enter into Another’s Joys

Care for Creation

Voters’ Guide

https://sistersagainsttrafficking.org/take-action/voters-guide/

Take Action!

• Use our Voter’s Guide to evaluate how candidates plan to address human trafficking and then make a plan how you will vote.
• Share our four policy papers with family, friends and coworkers.
• Share our Welcome Packet with newly elected officials after they take office
• Write a Letter to the Editor of your local paper about human trafficking and mention candidates running in your area

Website

https://sistersagainsttrafficking.org/