Dignity and worth for all: identifying shared values between social work and Christian faith-based groups' anti-sex trafficking discourse. Issue 2 (3rd April 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Knight, Logan; Casassa, Kaitlin; Kagotho, Njeri
• Is Part Of: Journal of religion & spirituality in social work. Volume 41:Issue 2(2022)
• Page Start: 193
• Page End: 212
• Publication Date: 2022-04-03
• Subjects: Human trafficking -- Christianity -- faith-based organizations -- social work values -- partnerships; Church and social problems -- United States -- Periodicals; Church and social problems -- Catholic Church -- Periodicals; Christian sociology -- Periodicals; 261.805
• DOI: 10.1080/15426432.2021.2011533
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1542-6432

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Faith-based organizations are important partners in anti-trafficking efforts due to their familiarity with local threats and commitment to safeguarding their communities. However, differences in values and beliefs can create challenges for collaborations between faith-based organizations, social work, and other sectors. This study used a culturally sensitive qualitative inquiry of Christian anti-sex-trafficking discourse through dialogue with faith leaders, in order to uncover shared values between Christian anti-sex trafficking and social work as a foundation for ethical collaboration, and to identify areas of differences where further dialogue is necessary to promote respect for diverse viewpoints and to advocate for sex trafficking survivors.