Unmasking Modern Slavery: Awareness, Support, Prevention

Today we are joined by Dr. Heidi Schaeffer, a nationally recognized expert in human trafficking diagnosis and intervention. With over a decade of advocacy, she has educated clinicians, influenced legislation in Tallahassee and Washington D.C., and earned awards like Florida’s Human Trafficking Advocate of the Year. Dr. Schaeffer collaborates with victim-centered organizations and Task Forces, such as the South Florida Human Trafficking Task Force and is on the executive boards of both FLITE Center and ChildNet.
In this episode, we delve into the critical issue of human trafficking, exploring how individuals and communities can increase awareness, recognize the signs, support victims, and work together to prevent it.
Below are valuable resources and organizations dedicated to combating human trafficking and providing support:
Polaris Project: polarisproject.org | Hotline: 1-888-3737-888
FLITE Center: flitecenter.org
Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches (HTCPB): htcpb.org
ChildNet: childnet.us
Shared Hope International: sharedhope.org
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- FrequencyUpdated Monthly
- PublishedJanuary 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM UTC
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