Uncovering the US Military's Involvement with Human Trafficking: The Hidden Reality | episode 13

April 2, 2024, 2024
In this episode, host Rachelle Smith interviews Eileen Dong, a survivor of polyvictimization and a passionate advocate against human trafficking. They discuss the scale and misconceptions of human trafficking, Eileen's journey to finding her passion and purpose, the intersection with military sexual trauma, the long-term effects on survivors, and how to recognize signs of trafficking and support victims. They also explore the importance of cultural sensitivity, ending victim blaming, and seeing trafficked individuals as human beings. Eileen shares insights from her book, which provides a step-by-step guide for survivors and technical information for law enforcement, victim service providers, and community members on human trafficking

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