This episode of the Elijah Rising Podcast features a talk on our process of opening a safe home for women recovering from commercial sexual exploitation. You will hear about the challenges we faced when we started and our vision for the future of restorative care.

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This episode of the Elijah Rising Podcast features a talk on our process of opening a safe home for women recovering from commercial sexual exploitation. You will hear about the challenges we faced when we started and our vision for the future of restorative care.

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In this episode, we share some of the stories that inspired the monologues. On October 17th, 2020 we are hosting our biggest annual fundraiser virtually. We filmed 8 monologues based on true stories. These monologues focus on stories of triumph over trafficking. You will hear about a mom who was able to prevent her daughter from being trafficked, a volunteer who does outreach every week, and the story of a soon to be mom trapped in a trafficking situation.

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In this podcast, we discuss the power of storytelling in influencing social change. The topic of sex trafficking is continuing to garner more attention. Now, more than ever, we need to share stories that will move people towards social change. In this episode, you'll learn about our upcoming film project, why we are wanting to tell better stories, and how you can tell stories that create change.

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The Lost Girls - Texas Monthly
Fragments: A Post-Traumatic Paradigm - K.D. Roche

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When you first learn about human trafficking you feel overwhelmed. You ask the questions: Should I donate? Should I start volunteering somewhere? What are the next steps after becoming aware of trafficking?

On top of feeling overwhelmed you may feel a full range of emotions; from brokenness to anger or rage. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. We filmed this episode to help you find your place in this movement against sexual exploitation.

In this episode, you’ll learn about our journey into the fight against trafficking, and we’ll give you some ideas about what your next steps are.

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One of the most asked questions we hear is about the Elijah Rising social enterprise. How do candles make a difference, and how does that support women who have overcome sexual exploitation? In this podcast, we define what it means to be a social enterprise. The Elijah Rising Store is one of the key components of the Elijah Rising Restoration Campus. Our social enterprise program provides a way for residents in our program to have income, job history, and workforce training.

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In this episode, Elijah Rising's Executive Director, Micah Gamboa, has a conversation with Timeka Walker, Executive Director of United Against Human Trafficking. This discussion deals with racial equality within the anti-trafficking movement. You will also hear insights about how leaders can make changes within their organization to promote racial equality.

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In this episode, we discuss how illicit massage businesses sexually exploit women. We also share stories from outreach into massage parlors, and a few solutions to prevent these types of places from operating.

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In this podcast, Adam has a conversation with Shani Bacy of The Landing. The focus of our discussion is on the effects of ignoring racism in the anti-trafficking movement. We also talk about non-profit programs and cultural competency.

About Shani
Shani Bacy, born and raised in Houston Texas, graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. Currently, Shani serves as the Director of Strategic Programs for The Landing, a drop-in center for trafficked persons. Her primary responsibility is ensuring organizational effectiveness by providing leadership for the organization’s programmatic functions. Though the war against human-trafficking seems dauntless, Shani has proved herself to be an extremely formidable adversary.
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The Racial Roots of Human Trafficking
The Urgency of Intersectionality
Girlhood Interrupted
13th Documentary

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The recent killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery have thrust systemic racism, inequality, and oppression into the national spotlight once again. As a justice oriented organization who serves women of color we recognize our need to have a conversation about the intersection between sex trafficking/prostitution and racism. So in this podcast episode we sat down with Kathy McGibbon Givens to have a conversation about the intersection between sex trafficking and racism.

About Kathy
Kathy McGibbon Givens is a wife, mother, author, and playwright who has overcome the dark world of sex-trafficking. After many years of living in silence, Kathy decided to journal what happened to her as a way of dealing with the surreal experience. That journal became a book. That book became a stage play. Thus, she has mustered the strength to join the movement against human trafficking. Partnering with several nonprofit organizations, Kathy’s goal is to raise awareness, fight for those who are being trafficked and mentor those who have overcome it. She is now using her voice to inspire others to join the fight against such a horrible atrocity. She has spoken to faith-based organizations, educators, students, medical professionals, and politicians. During her time as a Program Director, Kathy helped to develop a trauma-informed restorative care program for adult survivors of human trafficking. As a Lived Experience Consultant, Kathy provides training to various groups dedicated to the anti-trafficking movement. Kathy has dedicated her life to following the principles and beliefs instilled by her mother: Stand up for what is right. Speak out about what is not.

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https://bethebridge.com/
https://www.kathymcgibbon.com/
Destined: The Unspoken Revealed by Kathy McGibbon Givens

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