Please note this episode contains descriptions of violence in the home, domestic violence, child abuse, forced sex work, branding, suicide, and complex compound trauma. Listener discretion is advised.
Rebecca Bender is the founder and CEO of the Rebecca Bender Initiative (RBI). She is an award-winning, nationally recognized expert on human trafficking. After escaping nearly six years of modern-day slavery, she wrote her first book, Roadmap to Redemption, followed by her recent curriculum Elevate. RBI’s advanced training has equipped the FBI, Homeland Security, local law enforcement, medical professionals, service providers, and faith communities across America. Rebecca serves as an advisor to both the Oregon D.O.J. Human Trafficking Council and the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. She is also the recipient of the Female Overcomer Award, Unlikely Hero Award, Hero to our Generation Award, and multiple FBI and Congressional recognitions.
Connect with Rebecca
https://www.instagram.com/imrebeccabender/
https://www.facebook.com/ImRebeccaBender
www.rebeccabender.org
Resources:
Trafficking Task Force:
https://traffickinginamericataskforce.org/
Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or text BeFree (233733)
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: https://www.ncmectx.org/
Cyber Tip Line: https://report.cybertip.org/
