“It’s not enough to be compassionate. You must act.” — Dalai Lama
At Sun Gate Foundation, we believe that knowledge is power. Whether you are a survivor, advocate, student, or ally, these resources offer insight, healing, and tools for action. Explore the books and documentaries below to deepen your understanding of human trafficking and the resilience of those who overcome it.
Recommended Books
The Slave Next Door
By Kevin Bales
Survivors of Slavery
By Laura Murphy
Juvenile Justice in America
By Clemens Bartollas & Stuart Miller
Girls Like Us
By Rachel Llyod
Roadmap to Redemption
By Rebecca Bender
Runaway Girl
By Carissa Phelp
Walking Prey
Holly Smith
Renting Lacy
By Linda Smith
Disposable People
By Kevin Bales
Sex Trafficking Prevention By Savannah Saunders
Stolen
By Katariina PhD Rosenblatt
Must-Watch Documentaries:
I Am Jane Doe: Narrated by Jessica Chastain, this gripping documentary follows the legal battles of families whose daughters were victims of online trafficking.
The Storm Makers: A sobering film that explores labor trafficking in Cambodia through the stories of both victims and recruiters.
Very Young Girls: Produced by GEMS, this film provides raw, unfiltered access to the lives of young girls exploited in the commercial sex industry in New York City.
Nefarious: Merchant of Souls: A hard-hitting global documentary that exposes the dark realities of sex trafficking across continents.
Invisible Chains: Canada’s Underground World of Human Trafficking: This Canadian documentary brings to light the lesser-known realities of trafficking in North America.
Surviving Sex Trafficking: Told by survivors themselves, this documentary centers their voices and journeys to recovery and justice.
Additional Resources Coming Soon
We are continually expanding this list. If you have recommendations for survivor-centered books, films, or tools that should be featured here, please email us at [email protected].
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