RSJI: ANTI-DOMESTIC MINOR SEX TRAFFICKING
Deliver the weak and the needy; save them from the hand of the wicked. (Psalms 82:4)
The Temple's RSJI Anti-Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking group works to prevent the trafficking of minors in the Atlanta area. We are motivated by the fact that Atlanta is one of the major hubs of human trafficking in the United States, and by our faith which teaches us to protect the most vulnerable in our society. Do not hesitate to be in touch with our group chair for more information or to get involved!
On behalf of The Temple and Giving Club, RSJI Anti-Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking committee member, Cynthia Steinberg, handed off a carload filled with boxes of school supplies and breakfast foods for Wellspring Living youth participants start of school.
RSJI/ADMST will be hosting an Interfaith Anti-Sex Trafficking Summit on October 5th, 2021 at The Temple. Several members from local interfaith volunteer groups, nonprofit service providers, and governmental agencies who are involved in this issue will meet and exchange ideas to better address the ongoing efforts to combat domestic sex trafficking.
ADMST’s Giving Club will hold their next collection event for Wellspring Living in October, details will be announced soon.
- To inform and educate The Temple community about the issues involved in anti-domestic minor sex trafficking (anti-DMST).
- To partner with local organizations to support their work and connect them to Temple volunteers.
- To advocate in support of policies that prevent anti-DMST and support the victims of trafficking.
- To engage in direct service to prevent the trafficking of minors and protect, educate, and reintegrate victims.
- We have hosted educational sessions showcasing documentaries focused on the topic followed by a moderated panel discussion with local leaders working to combat human trafficking in Atlanta. For instance, we held two informational sessions on December 10, 2017, as part of the RSJI kick-off event, and on January 29, 2018 in recognition of January's National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention month.
- Additionally, we partnered with Interfaith Children's Movement and AA Synagogue to host an anti-trafficking Seder service on March 26, 2018 at The Temple.
- We have been involved in advocacy on an annual basis with the annual Anti-Trafficking Lobby Day at the Georgia State capitol to lobby for anti-DMST legislation. We conducted an advocacy training session and brought members to the 2018 Lobby Day.
- We continue to promote community action in support of this issue, by providing opportunities for both Temple congregants and Atlanta residents to volunteer with local agencies.
