Rosenblatt - Stolen: the true story of a sex trafficking survivor

2014 by Katariina Rosenblatt and Cecil Murphey

Published by Revell

a division of Baker Publishing Group

P.O. Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287

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Ebook edition created 2014

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ISBN 978-1-4412-4614-1

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To protect the privacy of individuals who are still living, some names and details have been changed. The following is the authors personal recollection of the events of her life.

Katariina Rosenblatt recounts her childhood story of suffering what no human being should ever be exposed to. It takes great courage to embrace the pain after so many years and to use it toward healing domestic minor sex trafficking survivors as well as toward raising awareness about this horrendous problem in our communities.

Dr. Roza Pati , professor of law and executive director, graduate program in intercultural human rights, St. Thomas University School of Law; director, Human Trafficking Academy; member, Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, The Vatican

Katariina Rosenblatt is one of a multitude of children who have been and are being trafficked in our backyards every day. Her story is compelling and difficult to put down and at times may seem unbelievable, but the heinous things she endured are typical of the atrocity of trafficking that happens even in our country. Katariinas story is riveting, her healing is miraculous, and her courage to grasp her own recovery and help others is indescribable. Her faith is evident and elicits faith in the reader about Gods love and commitment to us, even when we are not on the right path. She is a living testimony of the love of God. I highly recommend Stolen . Katariinas story is a shining example of one who has come out of darkness and steps into that darkness to rescue others and bring them light and love.

Nita Belles , author of In Our Backyard ; founder and director of In Our Backyard 365; Central Oregon regional director of Oregonians against Trafficking Humans

Rosenblatt invites us to join her in a harrowing journey as a vulnerable and abused child who was intentionally groomed and then sexually exploited. Her book is a disturbing portrayal of the situations that put our children at risk and enable traffickers to exploit their vulnerability. Katariina escaped a life of abuse and has gone on to complete graduate training in law, receive a PhD, and found a faith-based organization to assist young women who are trapped in a world she experienced firsthand. She now dedicates her life to intervention, advocacy, and serving those at risk of exploitation. Her book offers hope and concrete guidance for action. Katariinas life story challenges us to deeper vigilance, prayer, compassion, and courage on behalf of children and other vulnerable people in our society.

Bill Prevette, PhD , research professor at Oxford Centre for Mission Studies, and Ky Prevette , spiritual director, OCMS

In Stolen , Kat clearly articulates details about something that most of us find hard to conceive. She shines light, both through her words and her faith, upon an industry that thrives in darkness. I would recommend this book to all parents no matter how secure they are in the belief that their children are immune to this crime. As frightening as it is to admit, theyre not immune at all. And aside from helping readers understand better ways to protect their own children, Stolen can open discussions about opportunities for cleansing our communities of this corrosive industry. I would also recommend this book for teenagers because parents cant always be there to protect their children. Being able to learn from Kats mistakes and identify the techniques of traffickers should help children steer clear of danger. Its a very important read.

Robert J. Benz , founder and executive vice president, Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives

Dedicated to all survivors of abuse and sex trafficking.
May God fill you with hope and set you free forever.