Ending Human Trafficking Indonesia Project #9787

Homes for Child Survivors of Sex Trafficking

by Compassion First

Project Report | Jul 3, 2013
Conviction Against CF Survivors' Trafficker

By Compassion First | Hope & Healing for Child Sex Trafficking Survivors

Indonesian Courtroom

Last Friday, two brave girls in the care of Compassion First (CF) in Indonesia received news that their trafficker was convicted and sentenced to serve prison time for his sex-trafficking crimes.

Throughout the court proceedings, a CF case-work staff member noted a transformation occurred within the two young trafficking survivors. "We thought the girls would feel down and ashamed to testify in front of the judges and the perpetrator," the case-worker says. "But we were [encouraged by] the way they have big motivation to speak."

This is the first case in which CF survivors have testified since the installation of a comprehensive legal interaction process designed to both protect and empower trafficking survivors as they testify against their traffickers. As the girls testified, they were accompanied by CF staff and supporters, including their house moms, social workers, counselor, attorneys, and personal security. Also the trial was not open to the public, which stopped the trafficker's accomplices from threatening the girls and members of the court-as is known to happen. With this freedom, the girls were able to testify the truth.

Friday's convictions come as a result of these girls' courage to speak, but also follows a positive increase in collaboration between CF staff, police investigators, and prosecutors-all of whom have participated in CF's and the Portland Police Bureau's partnered law enforcement training initiatives in Indonesia.

Join us as we celebrate this step forward toward justice in the courts and for increased freedom and healing for the girls.

If you also have chosen to partner with CF in prayer, please pray this Tuesday brings the verdict for another of our girl's cases. Pray:

for courage for her as she testifies,
for peace and wisdom for all YCFI staff involved, and
for the truth to be heard and known by all present in the court.

As Compassion First remains a beacon of hope, refuge and freedom for survivors of child sexual exploitation, we need your help in getting the word out about our pressing need for a larger aftercare shelter. This Independance Day, please consider sharing this special report with your colleagues, friends and family!

Thank you for your continued support!

Compassion First

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