To wrap up the series, "How To Be A Friend 101," Audrey and Jessica invite a colleague who embodies intentional friendship, Amanda Sparks, for a conversation about how to express care and expand possibilities for others in our lives.

Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/

LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY

Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support

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Jessica and Audrey share some practical tips for all of us who want to engage in healthy mentoring relationships. Listen as they unpack Allies' approach to preparing mentors for their mentoring relationship utilizing The Search Institute's Developmental Relationships Framework. 

https://www.search-institute.org/developmental-relationships/developmental-relationships-framework/

Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/

LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY

Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support

Visit ⁠Allies⁠ to learn more about programs and ways you can support. ⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/⁠

Donate ⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/donate/

In anticipation of our next series, we're sharing the first episode of, "The Everyday Advocate".

What does it mean to be an everyday advocate? Join hosts Jessica Evans and Audrey Hood as they share stories and resources for you to learn how to be an advocate wherever you are today.

LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY

Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support

Visit ⁠Allies⁠ to learn more about programs and ways you can support. ⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/⁠

Donate ⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/donate/⁠

In a culture that encourages self-preservation and building ourselves up, humbling yourself is not seen as an advantageous characteristic. On today's episode, Audrey and Jessica talk about the counter-cultural posture of sharing power in relationships.

When we can find the balance of truth in love, we can help others grow in ways that are meaningful. Laura Coonrod joins Jessica and Audrey the podcast today to share why challenging growth is a beautiful way to love those around you.

This week launches a new series called "How to Be a Friend 101," unpacking the SEARCH Institute's Developmental Relationships Framework.  Jamie Hergott joins Audrey and Jessica to talk about practical ways to provide support in mentorship and in everyday life. 

Because youth spend a majority of their day in schools, educators have a unique opportunity to support kids and provide protective factors against trafficking. Dr. Keeanna Warren, CEO of Purdue Polytechnic High School joins Jessica and Audrey to highlight the importance of partnerships between schools and the community to create a holistic learning environment to keep kids safe and reach their full potential.

Purdue Polytechnic High School North Campus

Educational Resources on Allies, Inc's website⁠

Every youth Allies works with is touched by the Child Welfare System in some capacity. They sometimes get a bad rap, but understanding that their ultimate goal is for the safety and provision for youth who have been harmed helps us change that perspective. Audrey and Jessica are joined by Yvonne Moore, Focused Needs Director for the Indiana Department of Child Services to give a high-level overview of the Child Welfare System in Indiana and what we can do to support it as everyday advocates in our community. *Opinions expressed in the episode are that of Yvonne Moore and not the Department of Child Services.

Past Episode with Whitney Nixon of ITVAP

Jade's Story

Five Things Survivors What You to Know

Educational Resources on Allies, Inc's website

It might be assumed that once a survivor is removed from their exploitive situation, most of their challenges are over. However, for many, the challenges merely shift as they navigate the legal system, recovery and community-based resources. Audrey and Jessica sit down with Karen Maher from ICESAHT to talk about policy and legislation impacting survivors and the complexities that survivors face.

ICESAHT

Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888 | Text INFO to 233733

Jumping into a new series highlighting industries that intersect with anti-trafficking, Audrey and Jessica have a conversation with Maggie Owens about mental health, how it impacts survivors of trafficking, and how we as everyday advocates can support those around us.

Connect with Maggie on LinkedIn

Episode 2 of The Everyday Advocate - Understanding Trauma for Everyone

Psychology Today - Find a Therapist