A. LOCATIONS FOR RETREAT:
List from Harvard Div School: https://hds.harvard.edu/life-at-hds/religious-and-spiritual-life/retreats-and-quiet-places
St. Joseph's Abbey, Spencer MA,
Agape Community, Ware MA
The Emery Guest House at SSJE, near Newburryport, MA
B. BOOKS ON BURNOUT PREVENTION AND SABBATH:
Silent Compassion: Finding God in Contemplation, by Richard Rohr
The Rest of God:Restoring your soul by restoring Sabbath, by Mark Buchanan
Sabbath: finding rest, renewal and delight in our busy lives, by Wayne Muller
Sabbath as resistance: saying no to a culture of now, by Walter Brueggemann
Community and Growth: Jean Vanier
Leading on Empty : Wayne Cordiero
Trauma Stewardship: Laura Van Dernoot Lipsky
Meet Rev. Bonnie Gatchell! Bonnie equips Christians throughout MA to minister to women exploited in the sex industry. In this interview we hear a little of her story.
Self CareResources for Leaders Fighting against Human Trafficking
Books, Websites, Documentaries, and other Educational Resources on Human Trafficking.
Resources to help leaders join the fight against Human Trafficking. (Includes: 1. Who is involved in the Abolitionist Network 2. Who else is fighting Human Trafficking locally 3. Learning about Human Trafficking (recommended books, movies, websites) 4. Resources for Churches and 5. Self Care Resources for Leaders.
I. Human Trafficking Resource List [Churches, Leaders, & Ministries involved in the Abolitionist Network]
State and Local Organizations, Ministries, and other Programs working with the Abolitionist Network in the fight against Human Trafficking.
Qué es explotación/Tráfico Humano? "Tráfico Humano es la adquisición de la personas pormedios impropios, tales como la fuerza, el fraude, o la coacción, con el objetivo de explotarlos." United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
http://www.unodc.org/unodc/humantrafficking/
Si alguien se identifica a sí mismo como una víctima de la trata de personas, o sospecha quealguien está en riesgo o involucrados con la trata de personas y la explotación, aquí están los recursos para la respuesta
If someone self-identifies as a victim of human trafficking, or you suspect someone is at risk or involved with human trafficking and exploitation, here are resources for response.
Resources about Human Trafficking for Churches.