Ministry to the Sexually Exploited
What you'll learn
- Students will be trained to volunteer with After Hours Ministry (additional application required after successful completion of the course)
- Students will understand how to better address the complexity of needs facing those who are sexually exploited
- Students will be better trained and prepared to minister to the sexually exploited and take steps to fight human trafficking in their own neighborhoods
Requirements
- Students must have a passion for reaching out to men and women involved in prostitution
- Students must have a desire to learn more about the situation of women caught up in sexual exploitation
- Students must have an open mind toward Christianity as the foundation of an outreach ministry to the sexually exploited
Description
Ministry to the sexually exploited is becoming very popular but people can do more harm than good if they are not adequately prepared to holistically minister to the complexity of issues facing the sexually exploited. Through this faith-based curriculum, you will be trained how to adequately prepare yourself in addressing the complexity of needs facing those who are sexually exploited. This is also a required training for those wishing to volunteer with After Hours Ministry
Who this course is for:
- Anyone over 21 years old living in Los Angeles wanting to become a volunteer with After Hours Ministry
- Undergraduate students interested in studying issues related to the sexually exploited
- Church and ministry leaders desiring to learn more about the situation of those who are sexually exploited
- Community members wanting to raise their awareness on domestic trafficking and sexual exploitation
Instructor
![Julia Speck Attalla](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64"%3E%3C/svg%3E){kind=avatar}
- 4.9 Instructor Rating
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- 147 Students
- 1 Course
Julia Speck Attalla is the former Executive Director of After Hours Ministry, a street outreach to men and women who are sexually exploited. She has worked with the sexually exploited for over 13 years. She has a MA in Theology, a MA in Cross Cultural Studies, and a Doctor of Ministry degree. She believes in integrating theology and best practices to safely reach out to the sexually exploited. In her free time she loves going for hikes, playing the bagpipes, and reading!