- The Medaille Trust
The Medaille Trust is a charity in the
United Kingdom founded by severalCatholic Congregations. Its main aim is to end the trafficking and enslavement of women, children and young men to the sex industry.History
The charity was set up in 2006. The main co-founders were Sister Ann Teresa; Fr. Des Connolly; the missionary St. Louis Marie De Montfort; and the
Hospitaller Order of St John of God .Charity Activities
Mission Statement
The Medaille Trust exists to raise awareness of the plight of young women, children and men who are enslaved and exploited in the sex industry, to campaign on the issues, and to provide relief to these victims through safe housing opportunities for physical and psychological healing and rehabilitation.
Activities
The charity currently operates three houses in England, providing support and help to people freed from the sex industry. They provide a safe place to stay, and both physical and mental aid.
References
* [http://www.guardian.co.uk/crime/article/0,,1745107,00.html Guardian Unlimited: Raped, beaten and helpless: UK's sex slaves]
* [http://www.totalcatholic.com/universe/index.php?news_id=964 Catholic Bishops Urge Government to Sign Up to European Convention on Human Trafficking]
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