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To give voice to issues of sex trafficking, the intersectionality of a culture of violence and to highlight individuals and organizations that are working to bring justice to the enslaved.
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May 27, 2020

Jessica Muñoz is the is the Founder and President of Ho`la N Pua.  Tammy Bitanga is the Community Advocacy & Outreach Coordinator.

Ho`ōla Nā Pua, meaning ‘New Life for Our Children,’ was founded to shine light into dark voids of violation, placing the health of Hawaii’s youth at the center of their mission and vision for their community. They are committed to the prevention of child sex trafficking and providing care for children who have been exploited. Ho`ōla Nā Pua (HNP) is dedicated to creating a community where children are safe and have the ability to embrace their bright futures.  HNP offers integrated programming that reaches over thousands of youth and community members and stakeholders across the state of Hawaii annually, but is considered a national partner and a rising standard in the global effort to stop sex trafficking, permanently.  https://hoolanapua.org/   

24/7 Starfish Hotline 808.222.1872; National Human Trafficking Hotline 888.373.7888.   Published on May 27, 2020.

May 6, 2020

Major Rachele Lamont, is the Territorial Coordinator for Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking, The Salvation Army—Canada & Bermuda Territory. She used to serve in Greece.  

We explore what she experienced while working on the ground with individuals who were vulnerable to being sex trafficked and exploited in Greece.

The Salvation Army- Canada and Bermuda: http://www.salvationarmy.ca/

The Salvation Army- United States of America: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/

Apr 30, 2020

Sam Black is the Vice President of Business Development at Covenant Eyes (covenanteyes.com), which provides resources designed to help you and those you love live free from pornography.

We discuss how viewing pornography changes your brain, the power of screen accountability, and the challenges and triggers of being physically isolated because of COVID-19.  

 

 

 

Apr 13, 2020

Joel Shapiro, J.D. is the Executive Director and Andrea Lampert, J. D. , is the Lead Attorney & Center Coordinator of the Trafficking Law Center in Portland, Oregon.

TLC provides pro bono legal services to human trafficking victims & survivors for criminal expungements, name changes, restraining orders, limited criminal charges and family law issues, and civil cases against their trafficker(s) or institutions that facilitated their exploitation.  For special or out of state cases, they refer client survivors to their participating pro bono attorneys for immigration, complicated criminal charges, and complex family law issues.

They coordinate with lawyers in their network to assist with representation in jurisdictions outside of Oregon.  

Trafficking Law Center - https://www.traffickinglawcenter.org/

Victims in need of assistance should call the National Human Trafficking Hotline to obtain a referral.  

(888) 373-7888 or Text: 233733

Mar 13, 2020

Asha Taitt is a 17-year old African American high school student on the East Coast who was disturbed that a lot of black girls were going missing, unfortunately being caught up in being sex trafficked and exploited and no one was talking about it.  She is using her photography talent and skills to highlight the issue of sex trafficking and exploitation of black girls in her photo exhibit "Lost Girls" on her Instagram page @taitttakesphotos. 

Mar 13, 2020

Brian and Melissa Leak are the European Liaisons on the issue of sex trafficking with WorldVenture.  They focus on equipping and mobilizing Christians across Europe to engage in the fight against sex trafficking

There is a vital need for Christians to become aware of the sex trafficking issue and our responsibility to act. Their ministry is: 1) to create this awareness; 2) to equip believers to engage in anti-trafficking ministries; and 3) to connect believers to anti-trafficking ministries that are an ideal fit for their passions and skill set.

Learn more at https://hopeforabolition.com 

Below is the study that Brian referenced during the interview about legalization and trafficking:

Cho, Seo-Young and Dreher, Axel and Neumayer, Eric, Does Legalized Prostitution Increase Human Trafficking? (January 16, 2012). World Development, 41 (1), 2013, pp. 67-82. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1986065 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1986065

Jan 17, 2020

Pleshette Fontenet is the Director of Membership for The Junior League of Portland.  The Junior League of Portland is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.  They work to end the cycle of violence against women and children.  https://www.jlpdx.org/

They created the documentary, Waiting For The Light (https://vimeo.com/84125940) which exposes the scope and impact of sex trafficking and the commercial sexual exploitation of children in Portland, Oregon.

 

May 15, 2019

As a therapeutic foster care & advocacy Corporation, Youth Unlimited Inc.'s mission is to provide youth with a safe space to begin their next steps in life. YUI staff are qualified professionals with many years of experience working with youth and families in the child-welfare, behavioral health, and in juvenile justice programs. 

April addresses what YUI is doing to work with youth, what challenges in the system have been and how youth in the foster care system are vulnerable to being sex trafficked and exploited.

Youth Unlimited Inc. https://www.yuioregon.net/

Interviewed on April 5, 2019

Apr 19, 2019

International Justice Mission is a global organization with a plan to eliminate the slave trade everywhere.

Richard Lee is a sought-after speaker on issues of justice and the Church, speaking at churches across the nation for the last 20 years. His passion for speaking has taken him to be on the TEDx stage, where he presented "Slavery Still Exists. Here's How to End It.” 

In his role as director of church mobilization for International Justice Mission, he works with pastors and churches to deepen engagement with the biblical call of justice and the work of IJM. Through preaching on Sundays and forming partnerships with churches, he aims to keep the issue of justice as a part of discipleship in the Church.

Interviewed on March 26, 2019 

Jun 27, 2016

An interview with Joe Bergeron about how to influence and change laws & policies.

Jun 3, 2016

An interview with Aashima Samuel, National Director of Evangelical Fellowship of India, about her work with Children At-Risk in India and her plight to fight this issue of sex trafficking. 

Jun 3, 2016

The story of Raymond Grant.  Once a gang member, pimp and prostitute, he is now giving back. He is sharing his story to deter others from that lifestyle.

Jun 3, 2016

Molly McDade-Hood, Multnomah County, Human Trafficking Sergeant discusses the issue and sex trafficking and domestic sex trafficking.  She talks about pimps, victims, buyers and more.

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