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Compelled: Fighting the Injustice of Human Trafficking Freedom 4/24
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Freedom 4/24 exists to bring freedom and justice to victims and survivors of sexual exploitation and trafficking. We aim to raise awareness of the injustice of human trafficking and share stories of those who have been compelled to take action. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freedom424/support
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Sex Work and the Law: The Complicated Conversation
In our Season 4 finale, Jacob speaks with Patrick McKenna about the complicated and nuanced argument for & against decriminalization, criminalization, and legalization of sex work.
Freedom 4/24 is a nonpartisan 501(c)3 non profit. We believe every human life deserves to be free from exploitation and trafficking.
We'd love to hear from you! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram or shoot us an email at info@freedom424.org. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a written review where ever you are listening!
Resources:
Virginia Coalition Against Human Trafficking: www.vcaht.org
Criminal Record Relief Petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/httpsvcahtorgtakeaction?source=direct_link
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Men & Trafficking: Not Just the Perpetrators
Compelled Podcast co-host, Jacob Valliere, speaks about men and trafficking. Men are not just the perpetrators of this injustice, but the victims as well. Jacob also shares practical ways for men to get involved in the fight for freedom and justice.
Freedom 4/24 is a nonpartisan 501(c)3 non profit. We believe every human life deserves to be free from exploitation and trafficking.
Resources:
www.freedom424.org
malesurvivor.org
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LGBTQ Youth & Trafficking: The Role of Sexual & Gender Identity in Exploitation
40% of homeless youth identify as LGBTQ (Polaris Project). Traffickers look for youth with vulnerabilities they can meet: housing, acceptance, love, etc.
This week on the podcast, we sat down with Lisa Hansen, Founder & Education Director of Power Over Predators & Cliff Rogers and Wendy from Covenant House DC to learn more about an LGBTQ individuals increased risk for trafficking and exploitation.
Freedom 4/24 is a nonpartisan 501(c)3 non profit. We believe every human life deserves to be free from exploitation and trafficking.
Resources:
Polaris Project report on LGBTQ communities & trafficking: https://polarisproject.org/lgbtq-communities-and-human-trafficking/
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children report on child molesters: https://www.missingkids.org/content/dam/missingkids/pdfs/publications/nc70.pdf
Power Over Predators: poweroverpredators.org
Covenant House DC: https://covenanthousedc.org/
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Racism & Trafficking: How Race Creates Vulnerabilities
On this week's episode, Emily sat down with Linda Ellis-Williams, Senior Managing Director of Victim Services of the YWCA of Central Virginia. The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Linda speaks about why the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community is statistically trafficked more and how race creates vulnerabilities in an individual's life that can lead into trafficking.
Freedom 4/24 is a nonpartisan 501(c)3 non profit. We believe every human life deserves to be free from exploitation and trafficking.
We would love to hear from you! If you have questions, comments, or want to become a Freedom 4/24 Ally, visit our website www.freedom424.org or email us at info@freedom424.org. Be sure to subscribe on any listening platform and leave a review. We are also active on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Resources:
YWCA of Central Virginia- https://www.ywcacva.org/
Domestic Violence Hotline- 1-888-528-1041
Sexual Assault Hotline- 1-888-947-7273
The Case for Reparations- Ta-Nehisi Coates
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Foster Care System: A Trafficker's Breeding Ground
In this episode, Jacob and Emily had a conversation with Maria Rolf, the Mission Advancement Officer at Impact Living Services. Impact Living Services is dedicated to dynamically altering outcomes for at risk children and their families by delivering services designed to increase resiliency and strengthen relationships.
Maria shares about the increased risks and vulnerabilities that children in the foster care system face and how we can support them.
Freedom 4/24 is a nonpartisan 501(c)3 non profit. We believe every human life deserves to be free from exploitation and trafficking.
We would love to hear from you! If you have questions, comments, or want to become a Freedom 4/24 Ally, visit our website www.freedom424.org or email us at info@freedom424.org. Be sure to subscribe on any listening platform and leave a review. We are also active on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Resources:
Impact Living Services- https://impactlivingservices.org/
Donate to Impact- https://impactlivingservices.org/donate
Become a Foster Parent- https://impactlivingservices.org/fosterwithimpact
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Abuse in Christian Environments: Perpetuating a Culture of Exploitation and Violence
Jacob and Emily had the privilege of speaking with Mike Sloan, Director of Safeguarding at GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment). GRACE seeks to empower Christian communities to recognize, prevent, and respond to abuse. Mike shares the realities of sexual abuse within the Church and other Christian environments, how this perpetuates a culture of exploitation and violence, and what we can do to combat these injustices.
Freedom 4/24 is a nonpartisan 501(c)3 non profit. We believe every human life deserves to be free from exploitation and trafficking.
We would love to hear from you! If you have questions, comments, or want to become a Freedom 4/24 Ally, visit our website www.freedom424.org or email us at info@freedom424.org. Be sure to subscribe on any listening platform and leave a review. We are also active on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Resources:
GRACE- netgrace.org
Online Trainings- netgrace.org/online-training
www.freedom424.org
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Customer Reviews
Simple and informative
This podcast is simple, clean, quick, and informative. A great addition to the work of Freedom 4/24 in the arena of raising awareness and giving practical steps to act!
Well done & informative
I love the length of each episode- not too short or too long. Freedom 4/24 does a great job at informing the audience about trafficking and how we can take action. Definitely take a listen!
Even I can do something to fight human trafficking!
Freedom 4/24's Compelled podcast paints the picture of advocacy in action from so many different perspectives. They really do help people understand that no matter where one is in life, he or she can do SOMETHING to help in the fight against trafficking. It could be as simple as becoming an 4/24 Ally and investing monthly or it could mean going on a trip to see first-hand the restoration and healing of an individual affected by trafficking and exploitation. Very encouraging to know I can be part of the fight to end it!!!