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What is sex trafficking? Does it really happen here? What’s being done about it? How can an individual like myself help the cause? Voices of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Freedom team members. We’re here to cover it all, from human trafficking research and laws to personal stories from the community. We host a variety of guests including sex trafficking survivors, Freedom a la Cart team members, partner organizations, law enforcement officials, mental health & substance use professionals, and other human trafficking experts.Join us as we take the conversation deeper, elevate survivors and their stories, educate the community, and advocate for an important cause. We can’t wait for you to join the conversation! #yourvoicematters
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Meet Kwami - Male Child Labor Trafficking Survivor
This week on the Voices of Freedom podcast, our guest Kwami shares his lived experience of child labor trafficking.
Kwami’s parents were promised their child would receive a proper education if he came to the U.S., and while he did attend school, it came at a great cost.
Join us as Kwami opens up about his journey and discusses the impactful work he's now doing to support male survivors of trafficking. It's a story of resilience and dedication that you won't want to miss.
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Intersection Between Foster Care + Human Trafficking
Khalila didn’t even know her real name until 2020, her story will shock you! Tune in to this week's episode of Voices of Freedom to hear Khalila’s story, and get an inside look at the gray market and the impact this had on Khalila’s life.
Purchase Khalila’s book here.
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Systemic Barriers + Challenges that Led to Familial Trafficking: Jasmine's Story
This week Jasmine Myers joins us and shares how systemic barriers + challenges contributed to her familial trafficking experience.
Jasmine is a force to be reckoned with and has continued to pick herself up by her bootstraps and is continuing to pave her way in this world, against all odds!
Tune in to hear how you can be a part of the change for future generations.
Want to learn more from Jasmine? Register to hear her speak at The Collaborative to End Human Trafficking's next workshop!
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How to use Creative Expression to Process Trauma
In this episode, we chatted with Nick and Tiera from We Amplify Voices about using art as a tool to help process trauma. Learn more about the impactful work WAV does and how you can incorporate art into your day by tuning in!
Also, a special shout out to WAV for providing us with our intro music on our podcast!
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Mental + Physical Health Correlation
In this week's episode, we welcomed Lacey and Lila, from Pocket Blonde Fitness who joined us to have a conversation about the correlation of mental + physical well-being.
Lacey shares her vulnerable journey towards sobriety and the challenges she faced getting there. Her narrative unfolds as a testament to resilience, revealing how she sought refuge in exercise to channel the trauma she confronted.
Lila + Lacey talk about the pivotal role that mental health plays within the daily rhythm of life, asserting its indispensable connection to cultivating a healthy body. Their collective wisdom reminds us to recognize mental well-being as a cornerstone, an essential companion in the pursuit of overall health.
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Human Trafficking Red Flags
Did you know traffickers are typically NOT STRANGERS to their victims? This is a startling reality – most victims know, and often trust and love, their trafficker.
We are kicking off season 4 of the Voices of Freedom podcast with Yvonne from PACT. In this episode, we explore the red flags of human trafficking, providing guidance on identifying signs in potential victims.
Discover PACT's educational opportunities by visiting their website here.
Enhance your knowledge further with the Polaris Project Human Trafficking 101 training here.
Find more human trafficking educational resources here.
Put the NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE number in your phone contacts: 888-373-7888
Text a message, INFO, or HELP to: 233733
For your safety, please never approach a trafficker. Report suspicions to the hotline or call 911.
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