11 episodes
Voices for Freedom: An Anti-Trafficking Podcast Operation Underground Railroad
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4.4 • 41 Ratings
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Voices for Freedom is a weekly podcast dedicated to raising awareness about the harrowing realities of human trafficking and child sexual exploitation, highlighting the courageous individuals working relentlessly to combat this global crisis.
The podcast is produced by OUR Rescue, a nonprofit organization committed to combatting child sexual exploitation and human trafficking around the world. OUR’s Matt Osborne and Jessica Mass host compelling interviews, share powerful stories, and reveal critical insight that will both educate and inspire. We invite you to join the fight by visiting our website at OURRescue.org or follow us on social media @OURRescue.
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If Not Us, Then Who? I Albert de la Huerta I Ep. 11
· Albert de la Huerta is the Regional Director of Operations for OUR Rescue’s work in Latin America. He shares multiple harrowing stories from the field, including how he helped arrest Dutch pedophiles that wanted to legalize sex between minors & adults. Albert also explains why predators often choose rural areas and the role of gangs in human trafficking. Listen now!
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How A Dog Helped Catch Jared Fogle I Voices for Freedom I Ep. 10
Todd Jordan, of Jordan Detection K9, shares how an Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9 he trained helped find evidence to convict former Subway sandwich spokesman Jared Fogle. Todd shares intriguing details from the search, how his trained ESD K9s support survivors, and a whole lot more. Listen now!
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'I Was Trafficked By My Mother’ I Voices for Freedom I Ep. 09
June did not know she was trafficked by her mom until she watched a documentary about human trafficking. She talks about this moment of realization, her story, and why being trauma-informed is not a skill but a way of life. Now chairman of the OUR Rescue Survivor Advisory Board, she speaks about its purpose. Listen now!
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Ritual Sexual Abuse I Casey Gilboy I Ep. 08
Casey Gilboy is a board member and survivor advocate at Relentless Hope. She explains what ritual abuse is and why most survivors don’t deal with the trauma until later in life. Casey also shares the importance of speaking up, how anyone can be a support system, and the work her organization is doing to create legislative changes in Utah. Listen now!
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Every Corner of Every Horrible Place I Regional Director “Omar” I Ep. 07
“Omar” is an OUR Rescue Regional Director and real-life superhero! After a career in the Navy SEALs that spanned more than two decades, he is now leading the charge against child sex trafficking in the Mexico / Caribbean region. “Omar” talks about his mindset, what he’s learned, trafficking in Mexico, and so much more. Listen now!
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Oklahoma’s Four-Legged Hero I Lt. John Haning & Rosco I Ep. 06
Lt. John Haning joins the show to describe why Rosco, his Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9 and law enforcement partner, is such a special dog. Interestingly, he shares how the Labrador Retriever keeps his skills sharp to protect children from predators. Haning also gives a glimpse into Rosco’s home life, where he is a beloved family member and friend. Listen now!
Customer Reviews
Blessed 🌟
This is one of my favorites in the - human/child exploitation arena! I’m very pleased with the soft yet firm approach the new OUR Rescue CEO TAMMY Lee has brought! I’m always so impressed with the retired law enforcement - FBI - CIA - Special Ops - DHS - DOJ & many more seasoned highly qualified individuals who say that work here IS THE MOST gratifying! So happy I can financially support your efforts that are making such a valuable impact!
JUSTICE DEFENSE FUND - Laila Mickelwait is another strong defender of the weak/poor!
🙌🙌Thank you for all you do🙌🙌
Fighting the good fight
Human trafficking, and especially that of children, is one of the great evils of our time. Shining a light into that great darkness is crucial. Pray for this organization and their employees. 🙏
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