Churches Against Trafficking

The CJR co-founded Churches Against Trafficking (CAT) in 2013 to create a network for local churches to engage in the anti-trafficking efforts in San Diego. We believe that the Church is critical in the work to end human trafficking in our region. CAT exists to equip each congregation to find its unique place in this effort.

Our Mission

• Build a network of San Diego churches that are engaged in combating human trafficking and raising awareness. 
• Educate the Christian community in the anti-trafficking work that is happening in San Diego.
• Connect the Christian community with local victim service organizations. 
• Pray for organizations and advocates who are working to end human trafficking in San Diego, as well as for victims and survivors.

Get Connected

Churches Against Trafficking is currently on pause due to a loss of engagement coming out of the pandemic. However, individuals from a handful of churches have recently reached out to inquire about how to get involved, and this renewed interest has inspired the possibility of a focus group to identify what the next rendition of Churches Against Trafficking could look like. If you are interested in being involved in the revisioning process, please fill out this form, and someone from our team will be in touch with you.

Learn More

Before you take action, we encourage you to listen to survivors and learn from trained professionals. Human trafficking is a complex, nuanced issue, and it is critical to learn from experts in the field. Start your journey by watching this Human Trafficking 101 video, in either English or Spanish, to learn more about the scope of the problem. This video is the first step in becoming a part of the solution to eradicate this injustice from our communities. 

*Please note that this video does not equip you to work directly with victims or survivors of trafficking. 

Take Action 

Directly Support Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking

There are numerous organizations in San Diego that are hard at work to provide shelter, counseling services, education, and additional services to victims and survivors of human trafficking. Consider volunteering with one of the following organizations to directly support services for survivors of human trafficking:

• Alabaster Jar Project
• Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition
• California Against Slavery
• Children of the Immaculate Heart
• GenerateHope
• North County Lifeline Project Life
• Salvation Army Door of Hope
• San Diego Youth Services iCARE and STARS
• Shining Stars

As a border region, our wellbeing is interconnected with our neighbors in Mexico, and human trafficking is a problem on both sides of the border. Here are some trusted organizations doing similar in Tijuana and Baja California: 

• Mexico-Red
• Mujeres Nuevo Comienzo
• Hope Village

Thank You to Our Founders

Churches Against Trafficking was originally co-founded by the following leaders:

• Susan Johnson, The Church at Rancho Bernardo
• Nate Alcorn, The Church at Rancho Bernardo
• Ginger Shaw, Skyline Church
• Rachelle Kimberling, Journey Community Church
• Dr. Jamie Gates, Point Loma Nazarene University
• Michelle Shoemaker, Point Loma Nazarene University