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Human trafficking Educators working with Men and boys to stand Against the Demand (HEMAD) has over 40,000 men committed to ending human trafficking. If the business is based on supply and demand, HEMAD is part of ending demand. As a part of the HEMAD campaign men are shown a video about human trafficking and are challenged to take a pledge against human trafficking. Once men understand and take ownership, they will commit and will teach other men. 

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The need to move from a competitive mindset to a collaborative mindset is essential to the success of many anti human trafficking programs. In order for ourselves and our organizations to thrive we must be empowered to collaborate and create synergy. David Traugott, and his company Redwood United, teaches the 7 necessary roots for individuals and the 7 critical circles for anti-trafficking organizations to engage in to be successful and thrive. David Traugott and Redwood United helps individuals and organizations adopt goals and a vision that sets the movement on a course to end modern day slavery.

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Dr. Justine Pierre takes us inside the world of trafficking in the Caribbean and into the minds of human traffickers. As the lead investigator for one of the largest Human Trafficking studies to ever be conducted in the Caribbean region he surveyed over 600 individuals involved in human trafficking including survivors, current human trafficking victims, customers (or “johns”), and 342 human traffickers. Dr. Pierre shares his research, methodology, and findings granting us a rare glimpse into the mindset of human traffickers.

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This week we continue exploring the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. In Part III of this series, we discuss the slow process of changing an entrenched system as well as individuals’ perceptions. In this final episode solutions to addressing the issue of MMIW are offered and resources are provided for those who wish to learn more.

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This week we dive back into the conversation surrounding the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. In part 2 of this series, we focus on the exploitation and oppression present in the systems that commonly serve indigenous women and families. The systems explored in this episode include the child welfare, educational, health care and criminal justice systems exposing system-wide abuses and the need for transparency, accountability, and cultural responsiveness. 

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women: System Abuse

This week we dive back into the conversation surrounding the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. In part 2 of this series, we focus on the exploitation and oppression present in the systems that commonly serve indigenous women and families. The systems explored in this episode include the child welfare, educational, health care and criminal justice systems exposing system-wide abuses and the need for transparency, accountability, and cultural responsiveness. 

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This is a three-part series on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in Canada and the U.S. Tune in to learn about this little known yet flourishing epidemic. Indigenous women experience higher murder rates and violence than any other group in the U.S. In fact, it’s the third leading cause of death for native women in the U.S. In Canada, indigenous women make up 4% of the population but account for 55% of the victims of human trafficking. 

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Teaching kids ages 7 to 11 how to watch out for cars as they cross the street is our responsibility. Also teaching them how to watch out for those who would exploit them is also our responsibility. Gayle Bunting’s organization “Invisible Traffick” does it through age-appropriate education in schools and stories that parents read to their children. These stories and conversations with youth opens up dialogue, provides language, and increases the communication necessary to keep kids safe.

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As 2020 comes to an end, the wish for the new year is that we move ourselves and nations closer to ending human trafficking. Listen to the six critical ways we can all work toward eliminating human trafficking and promoting freedom for others in our own community and around the world.

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Survivors have had difficult and traumatic experiences. Practitioners can experience vicarious trauma from spending extended time supporting a client’s recovery. However, learning to laugh keeps us from succumbing to the tragedies we see each day.  Alexandra Stevenson discusses the critical need for laughter and the power in finding moments of joy, happiness, and even recognizing the irony and dark humor in certain situations. Recovery brings lots of dark days. Without joy, darkness will consume us. One of the necessary ingredients to maintain good health is to continue to reintroduce happiness through laughter. It’s the medicine that both survivors and practitioners need to keep them healthy and involved in the fight.

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The Pottershands Foundation opened a home for women survivors in 2018 and they currently have openings for survivors who need a great home and quality programming to help heal. The programming is amazing and the home is lovely. Learn how Deb Kuehner took her vision from concept to actually having a 9,000 square foot home on 5 acres of land. Use her process and wise tips to open your own home. Also learn how a group of very spiritual people walk with very practical feet.