Libertas International Podcast

Libertas International
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Libertas International is an NGO dedicated to the prevention, liberation, and restoration of survivors of human trafficking/sexual exploitation in Latin America. This podcast is dedicated to sharing the stories of our projects, the stories of our partners, and finally the stories of our survivors who make this organization go. Visit libertasfreedom.org to support this podcast and support our organization! *All stories from survivors are done so after they give permission to do so. *All survivors interviewed were done so based on their personal request. Intro music First Flakes by Phillip Ayers. 

  1. 47-" Help Them Heal Themselves"- Interview with Utah Therapist Jacob Ostler Part 1

    12/04/2024

    47-" Help Them Heal Themselves"- Interview with Utah Therapist Jacob Ostler Part 1

    We are excited to welcome Jacob Ostler to the Libertas International Podcast! Jake is a therapist from Utah who works with human trafficking survivors, survivors of torture, and survivors of ritualistic abuse. In this podcast, Jake details his vast educational background at the University of Utah and Vanguard University as well as his travels fighting human trafficking across Africa, Nepal, Thailand, Mexico and here in the United States. Additional Notes Human Trafficking in Utah - https://www.standard.net/police-fire/2024/jun/22/human-trafficking-in-utah-happens-daily-and-local-police-are-under-equipped-investigators-say/Dangers of Voluntourism- https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/17/learning/high-on-helping-the-dangers-of-voluntourism.htmlHuman Trafficking in Nepal-https://freedomcollaborative.org/newsletter-archive/ngos-drive-efforts-to-improve-on-nepals-tier-2-statusHuman Trafficking in Thailand-https://ecpat.org/story/trafficking-in-thailand-the-demand-fuels-child-trafficking-for-sexual-purposes/What is Ritual Abuse?- https://www.rasasc.org.uk/ritual-abuse/Child Marriage in the United States- https://www.unchainedatlast.org/child-marriage-in-the-u-s/

    2h 25m
  2. 46-"The World's Oldest Oppression" feat. Benny Yu, Founder of El Pozo de Vida.

    11/18/2024

    46-"The World's Oldest Oppression" feat. Benny Yu, Founder of El Pozo de Vida.

    We are back with another episode of the Libertas International Podcast! This time, we are back with Benny Yu, the Founder of El Pozo de Vida and 27 Million. He holds a Masters Degree in Theology and has spoken all over the world about the life saving work he does at El Pozo de Vida. Based in Mexico City, Benny details in this story his history of abuse, how he deals with organized crime, and how faith plays a key role in what he is trying to do at EPDV. He is also the author of Painful Miracles, a book about his life and the works of God in El Pozo de Vida. We are grateful for Benny for being a true pioneer in this field and for sharing his time with us! Links Belowhttps://27million.com/our-team/https://www.elpozodevida.org.mx/https://www.amazon.com/Painful-Miracles-Walking-Miraculous-Breakthrough-ebook/dp/B095BXMDXV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ZFA2VFZ1SZ4G&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.05mjlXGU340mnmrm0B61Nefcu3hISPmDjBrpRjB2a_2KMN_lOQMibbPfDYZcyVBdTgG4W5mx2Yr7kkzsPMw7PH6PAlbTIlsUkWbs9KmdOpZYXUpxHhiGUz0_cqYGbpaLTgvvrb-3B_GUIXnFgTMwi5GfBb2xv8agCbqxikfbiaj_6oSWLZKO46Tf76I0AYtk.Bfwk2IatS_Xx1HBCfLP5vZ1V1nlOVFUoj5KoPcZCvpo&dib_tag=se&keywords=benny+yu&qid=1731895650&sprefix=benny+yu+%2Caps%2C350&sr=8-1

    55 min
  3. 45-"The Beauty of Prevention is That Everyone Can Get Involved." feat. Tyson Wright, Founder of International Coalition for Prevention and Empowerment

    09/28/2024

    45-"The Beauty of Prevention is That Everyone Can Get Involved." feat. Tyson Wright, Founder of International Coalition for Prevention and Empowerment

    Welcome back to the Libertas International Podcast! This week we talk with Tyson Wright, Founder of the International Coalition for Prevention and Empowerment. Tyson talks about duty, and how he started this NGO due to promises he made to people who very much desired knowledge for prevention. During the interview he talks about how prevention matters, his work in Panama and Ecuador,  his work with indigenous people, addresses some controversial  topics regarding prevention, and how people can get involved in ensuring that prevention is something that is developed in communities over a long span of time. As Tyson states, it really is a fight that everyone can be involved in. Here are some more information about human trafficking prevention and Tyson's NGO. https://preventempower.org/our-storyhttps://cdapress.com/news/2024/sep/27/run-for-human-trafficking-victims/https://panama.iom.int/en/news/panama-committed-fight-against-trafficking-persons-0https://www.oas.org/ext/en/security/crime-prevention-network/Recursos/Multimedios/shame-silences-ecuadors-indigenous-people-trafficked-for-sexhttps://www.alaskachildrenstrust.org/blog/unraveling-the-stories-of-sex-trafficking-innbspalaska

    1h 16m
  4. 43-Facing Evil and Working with Law Enforcement with Steve Murphy, Former DEA and Subject of the Hit Netflix Series "Narcos"

    08/29/2024

    43-Facing Evil and Working with Law Enforcement with Steve Murphy, Former DEA and Subject of the Hit Netflix Series "Narcos"

    We are honored to welcome DEA Agent Steve Murphy to the Libertas International Podcast! Steve Murphy is a retired DEA agent renowned for his pivotal role in the pursuit and eventual capture of the infamous Colombian drug lord, Pablo Escobar. Born in the United States, Murphy joined the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in the 1980s and was stationed in Colombia during the height of Escobar's reign of terror. Alongside his partner, Javier Peña, Murphy worked tirelessly to dismantle Escobar's Medellín Cartel, which was responsible for a significant portion of the cocaine trafficked into the United States during that era. Murphy's efforts, often at great personal risk, contributed significantly to the DEA's operations in Colombia and the eventual downfall of Escobar in 1993. His experiences during this tumultuous period were later dramatized in the popular Netflix series "Narcos," where actor Boyd Holbrook portrayed him. Following his retirement from the DEA, Murphy has become a public speaker, sharing his experiences and insights on law enforcement, international drug trafficking, and the challenges of combating organized crime. He also co-authored a book titled "Manhunters: How We Took Down Pablo Escobar," which provides a detailed account of his and Peña's roles in the high-stakes operation against the Medellín Cartel. Steve joins the podcast to talk about the search for Pablo Escobar but also to talk about working with law enforcement in a different country and how to avoid the appearance of the "ugly" American. He also talks about how to stay brave in the fight vs. evil in the modern day as he did when he was facing one of the most evil men that has ever walked the earth. Trailer for Narcos-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl8zdCY-abwLink to the Game of Crimes Podcast-https://gameofcrimespodcast.com/Additional Articles about Steve Murphy https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/from-small-town-cop-to-narcos-legend-ashburn-resident-talks-about-his-career/article_eaceac5e-e799-11ea-a341-4fdb96bfe979.htmlhttps://www.aetv.com/real-crime/meet-the-dea-special-agents-who-helped-bring-down-pablo-escobarhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4C17dgJ6eQ

    1h 21m
  5. 41-"We Aren't Saviors, We are Instruments" with the Founder of My Sister's House, Rochelle Sellers

    08/06/2024

    41-"We Aren't Saviors, We are Instruments" with the Founder of My Sister's House, Rochelle Sellers

    We are back with another episode of the Libertas International Podcast! This weeks guest takes us to Africa, multiple countries in Africa with the Founder of My Sister's House Rochelle Sellers. Rochelle has been fighting poverty for over 20 years working all over Africa to empower women and children. Her journey takes her to Ethiopia, Uganda, Sierra Leone, etc. In this episode she talks about a personal tragedy that occurred when she was a young girl that left her orphaned. And how that experience has shaped her and the work that she continues to put forth this day. She also talks about her faith, and what it means to her when serving the most vulnerable in Africa. For more information on what we discussed in this podcast please visit the following links. A short summary of child sacrifices in Uganda https://www.worldvision.org/blog/5-things-need-know-child-sacrifice-ugandaLink to Libertas International libertasinternational.orgHuman Trafficking in Ethiopiahttps://www.unodc.org/easternafrica/en/Stories/new-ethiopian-law-on-human-trafficking-and-migrant-smuggling.htmlOrgan Harvestinghttps://worldhope.org/blog-combating-the-evils-of-organ-harvesting/

    1h 7m
  6. 34-"My Daughter Lead Me to the Fight" feat. Steve Adams, Founder of the National Center for Child Safety and Awareness.

    05/03/2024

    34-"My Daughter Lead Me to the Fight" feat. Steve Adams, Founder of the National Center for Child Safety and Awareness.

    We are happy to welcome Steve Adams from the National Center for Child Safety and Awareness! Steve spent 35 years in law enforcement and has been with the National Center for over 20 years. The center provides assemblies for children parents and teachers to offer training and education to keep kids safe from sexual abuse. *Trigger warning- this episode contains details of sexual abuse and can be disturbing to listeners. Here is the link to the Center's website-https://protectrkids.net/Here is an interview between Steve and Tyler on Steve's radio program in the Sacramento area- https://www.therundown.org/show-recordings

    37 min
  7. 32-"Exploit Others? You're Going to Lose your Liberty and We're Going to Take Your *Stuff"- The Healing Power of Justice with Alessandra Serano

    04/11/2024

    32-"Exploit Others? You're Going to Lose your Liberty and We're Going to Take Your *Stuff"- The Healing Power of Justice with Alessandra Serano

    Libertas is honored to be welcoming Alessandra Serano to the Libertas International Podcast! *Content warning. Contains strong language. Alessandra Serano rejoined the United States Department of Justice and currently serves as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Criminal Division for the Eastern District of Virgina where she handles child exploitation cases and cyber related matters.  Ms. Serano was previously employed by the United States Department of Justice in various roles for over 18 years.  From 2003-2017, Ms. Serano served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of California where she prosecuted child exploitation and trafficking cases as well as organized crime and gang-related cases involving narcotics, human and sex trafficking. She litigated numerous immigration and border related crimes, firearms offenses, and national security cases. From 2017-19, she worked at Main Justice as the Department of Justice's National Project Safe Childhood Coordinator in Washington D.C. where she served as a subject matter expert on child exploitation, human and sex trafficking involving minors, and other federal child sexual exploitation offenses. Ms. Serano also served as Senior Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Policy where she worked on human trafficking policy for the Department.   From 2020-21, Ms. Serano served as the First Assistant United States Attorney and Criminal Chief for the U.S. Attorney’ s Office – District of the Virgin Islands.  Ms. Serano received numerous individual awards relating to her work and expertise in human trafficking including the U.S. Attorney General’s Award, the Federal Bar Association’s Hon. Sarah T. Hughes Civil Rights Award, and Women in Federal Law Enforcement’s “Top Prosecutor” Award. She has received several team awards including the Commissioner’s Award from the San Diego County Juvenile Justice Commission, Meritorious Unit Citation from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department for Operation “Stolen Souls,” Investigative Team of the Year Award by the California Narcotic Officers’ Association, and Outstanding Overall Partnership Award by the U.S. Department of Justice.  Since 2014, Ms. Serano serves as an Adjunct Law Professor at the University of San Diego where she teaches an upper division class on human trafficking and child exploitation and guest lectures at the California Western School of Law and Georgetown Law.  Ms. Serano graduated magna cum laude from the University of Miami, School of Law in 1999, and received her B.A. in Political Science/Law & Society from the University of California, Riverside in 1993. She is currently working on her Executive Certificate in Public Leadership from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.  Ms. Serano is a licensed real estate broker in California and earned her private pilot's license. Mr. Serano's work achieved over 150k in restitution for the survivors of Project Bat Bridge. https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/former-aisd-teacher-sentenced-to-7-years-in-prison-for-paying-for-sex-with-columbian-girls-minor-children-federal-court-austin-isd-us-department-of-justice-attorney-medellin-columbia-round-rock-sadler-means-ywla-garcia-ymla-navarro-echs-indictmentA past case of her's when she was with the Department of Justice https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-1m30child235650-ex-teacher-37-arrested-child-porn--2008dec30-story.html

    50 min
  8. 31-Guatemala's Most Famous Ring

    04/05/2024

    31-Guatemala's Most Famous Ring

    Welcome back to the Libertas International Podcast! Today, Tyler talks about one of his personal heroes and the most famous ring in Guatemala. A ring that represents not only education and empowerment but also represents a date where all of that as well as her freedom was made possible. This wonderful survivor is named Desi. She was featured in an earlier podcast and is part of the survivor leadership counsel at Libertas International 2024. And today, you will hear a version of that story in English similar to what she shared in Spanish episodes earlier. She is the "ring bearer" and we love her for it! For more information on Libertas International visit the following links. libertasfreedom.org Facebook- Libertas International Instagram @libertasinternationalX @libertasfreedTikTok- Libertas International LinkedIn- Libertas International

    23 min
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Libertas International is an NGO dedicated to the prevention, liberation, and restoration of survivors of human trafficking/sexual exploitation in Latin America. This podcast is dedicated to sharing the stories of our projects, the stories of our partners, and finally the stories of our survivors who make this organization go. Visit libertasfreedom.org to support this podcast and support our organization! *All stories from survivors are done so after they give permission to do so. *All survivors interviewed were done so based on their personal request. Intro music First Flakes by Phillip Ayers. 

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  • Creator
    Libertas International
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    24
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