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Ending Exploitation My Life My Choice
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From the confinement of our homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, an idea was formed and a partnership emerged. With the help of the brilliant radio and podcast producer, Stephen Smith, our very own Audrey Morrissey, Co-Executive Director of My Life My Choice, spent time in 2022 sitting down with survivors and allies on our staff to have candid conversations about what the commercial sexual exploitations of children (CSEC) looks like today and what can be done to finally put an end to it. We invite you to listen in on members of our team as they walk you through what we do and why we do it.
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Solutions, Actions, and the Equality Model
This episode dives deep into the need for protecting victims of exploitation through legislative action and the importance of passing the Equality Model.
Host: Audrey Morrissey, Co-Executive Director
Guests:
Lisa Goldblatt Grace, Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director
Ziba Cranmer, Advisory Board Chair -
Finding One’s Voice: The Mentee Experience
Hear from two young people who received survivor mentoring at My Life My Choice and learn about the power of the mentor/mentee relationship.
Host: Audrey Morrissey, Co-Executive Director
Guests:
Mickey, My Life My Choice Mentee
Juju, My Life My Choice Mentee
Ann Wilkinson, former Director of Survivor Mentor Development -
Rolling with the Punches: How Our Work Has Changed
In this episode, our staff discuss the complexities of taking on a multibillion-dollar commercial sex industry and how we have had to deepen and expand our work over the years to meet the needs of exploited and marginalized youth.
Host: Audrey Morrissey, Co-Executive Director
Guests:
Ann Wilkinson, former Director of Survivor Mentor Development
Nikki Valila, Senior Director of Training and Partnerships
Sonja Solberg-Potter, Assistant Director -
The Origin Episode: How My Life My Choice Got Started
Episode 2 tells the story of how and why My Life My Choice started and our survivor-led model focused on social justice, not just social services.Host: Audrey Morrissey, Co-Executive Director
Guest: Lisa Goldblatt Grace, Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director -
What the f*&% is wrong with our society?: The Issues of CSEC
This episode breaks down what the commercial sexual exploitation of children looks like today and for the youth we serve. Please be advised, this episode contains discussion of sexual exploitation and domestic violence.
Host: Audrey Morrissey, Co-Executive Director
Guests:
Tonya Morris, Training and Survivor Leadership Manager
Nikki Valila, Senior Director of Training and Partnerships
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