Fighting Slavery

Fighting Slavery is a story of the Christian faith in action.

In recent years, a dramatic increase in human trafficking has given rise to one of the most tragic blights on contemporary society: "modern slavery".

With over thirty years' combined experience in fighting Human Trafficking, the editors of this book find themselves inspired by certain individuals who seek to combat this evil. Many are unsung heroes, caring little for profile, yet they are motivated by their faith and compassion to respond with action.

Including a chapter each from the editors, 22 modern day slavery fighters tell their stories from the cutting edge of combatting human trafficking. They explain how putting our faith and principles into action can bring about change and save lives. They also inspire readers to act, probably in very different ways, but no less valuable.

This book celebrates the achievements of men and women of faith who have given themselves to this vital cause. Over two hundred years ago William Wilberforce felt compelled by God to do the same. Today, God continues to raise up people like him, to fight modern slavery with modern tools and methods. It is a continuing battle, and this book shows how the battle is being won in so many ways.

Contributors include:

Tina English (City Hearts, Sheffield)
Baroness Caroline Cox ( Member of the House of Lords and Founder/CEO Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust (HART)
Bishop Eusebio Elizondo (Bishop of Seattle,USA)
Ben Cooley (CEO Hope for Justice)
James Ewins (IJM)
Peter Cox (Chairman of Croydon Community Against Human Trafficking)
Paul Field (Producer of 'Cargo' in collaboration with Anti Slavery International and Stop the Traffick)
Father Shay Cullen (Founder of PREDA)
Antonie Fountain (VOICE Network)
Clint & Rebecca Dunning (24-7 Prayer Kansas City)
Beth Redman (The A21 Campaign)
Nick Kinsella (Board member, United Nations Global Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking)
John Lamb (Chairman, Crime Stoppers USA)
Danny Smith (Founder of Jubilee Campaign)
Bishop Pat Lynch (Bishop of Southwark)
Peter Stanley (Former Strategy Director for Stop the Traffick)
Sister Imelda Poole (President of RENATE)
Danielle Strickland (Social Justice Director, Author)
Anne Read (Member of the Home Office Joint Strategy Group and UK Human Trafficking Centre Advisory Group)
Marion Walsh (Executive Director of the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit in the Department of Justice and Equality, Ireland)
John Cotton Richmond (Prosecutor specialising in human trafficking, advisor to the United Nations)