CHILDREN IN CRISIS NEWS
Association of Vineyard Churches Launches Justice Response Website, Targets Human Trafficking
January 18, 2010— The Association of Vineyard Churches (www.vineyardusa.org) proudly announces the launch of "Justice Response," a new website designed to equip pastors and lay leaders to address international and domestic human trafficking.
The website launch couldn’t be more timely as this month inaugurates the first National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Developed by the Vineyard Anti-Slavery Team (VAST), the website provides an approachable introduction to the complex dimensions of human trafficking, along with practical resources pastors can use to engage their congregations.
The "Justice Response" website provides an overview of human trafficking, from child soldiers to sex slaves to bonded labor. Specific resources include sermon ideas, small group resources, guides to mapping hotspots for human trafficking in your community, and guides to fair trade products.
Books Recommended for Adoption Awareness Month
With November being Adoption Awareness month, the Co-mission for Children at Risk has recommended the following books:
Adopting the Hurt Child
This book by Gregory Keck and Regina Kupecky addresses the frustration, heartache, and hope surrounding the adoption of special-needs children.
http://www.comission.org/resources/?id=1388
Parenting Adopted Adolescents
Adoptive parent, social worker, author, and speaker Dr. Gregory C. Keck offers support, new ideas, and suggestions on managing difficult family situations specific to adolescents, especially adopted adolescents.
http://www.comission.org/resources/?id=1389
NavPress Adoption Book Kit
This kit is a comprehensive resource kit of books that offer heartfelt encouragement, practical advice, and needed resources to those who may adopt.
http://www.comission.org/resources/?id=1387
Wounded Children, Healing Homes
Families often enter into adoption with high expectations for their child and for themselves but are broadsided by shattered assumptions. This book addresses the reality of those unmet expectations and offers validation and solutions for the challenges of parenting deeply traumatized and emotionally disturbed children.
http://www.comission.org/resources/?id=1386
The Whole Life Adoption Book
Read this book by Jayne Schooler and Thomas Atwood for insights into every aspect of adoption, from vital issues to introductory questions, including updated information on the adoption process, both in the U.S. and internationally.
http://www.comission.org/resources/?id=1385
