The trafficking of children is a global reality.

Experts estimate that 1.2 million children are forced into some aspect of the sex trade worldwide.  While the play focuses on an imagined case in Asia where trafficking is more widespread, experts estimate that there are more than 300,000 children in North America who are currently working in the sex trade.

As we take the show on the road, Burnt Thicket Theatre in partnership with Raise Their Voice aspire to connect and network with organizations and individuals who are addressing the realities of trafficking both at the local, national, and international level.

As the tour continues to take shape, please visit this page to connect with a growing list of organizations, front-line agencies, and people who are doing important work to address trafficking.

Please visit RaiseTheirVoice.com for a solid list of resources that inform and address trafficking in persons.

What is trafficking in persons? Here’s how the United States State Department defines it.

See how Canada and the United States compare to other countries in the fight against trafficking.

As we bring the tour across Canada, we look forward to connecting with organizations and individuals who are committed to addressing trafficking in Canada and internationally.

We have connection to and endorse the following individuals, organizations and efforts:

Canadian Focus:

Alberta Coalition to Combat Human-Trafficking (ACT)

Mrs. Joy Smith, MP (Winnipeg/Ottawa)

Scarlet Cord (Red Deer)

Centre to End All Sexual Exploitation (Edmonton)

Resisting Exploitation Embracing Dignity (Vancouver)

Human Trafficking Case Law Database — United Nations documentation

International Focus:

International Justice Mission

YWAM 

Hagar International

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