”Trafficking is not Happening Only in Thailand”: A Conversation with Wheeler Fisher about sex-trafficking

Do you know what sex-trafficking is? Would you recognize it happening if you were staring right at it? Many of us think we would. But the sad truth is, our view of trafficking has been shaped more by the movies than by reality, which in turn enables human trafficking to hide in plain sight. It's time for the Church to open her eyes and move toward this issue with active compassion and willingness to learn.

Wheeler Fisher has worked directly with survivors of sex-trafficking for years. After serving in Recovery & Transitions for survivors, she currently serves as Philanthropic Relations Manager at GenerateHope. GenerateHope exists to provide long and short term housing and wrap-around support to survivors who have experienced sex trafficking, right here in San Diego. Please click the links below to learn how you can be part of the healing process of survivors today.

Online learning:

• Shared Hope International
• Polaris Project
• Safety Planning Tools
• Trafficking in Persons Report by Dept. of State (TIP)
• PLNU & USD Research study on Sex Trafficking in San Diego
• CDC: 6 Guiding Principles to a Trauma-Informed Care Approach
• The Exodus Road Influenced Parents Academy

Recommended reading:

• “Walking Prey” by Holly Austin Smith
• “Runaway Girl” by Carissa Phelps
• “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel Van der Kolk
• “Trauma and Recovery” by Judith Herman

Recommended watching:

• “Nefarious” by Exodus Cry (documentary)
• STOLEN