Voices for Freedom: An Anti-Trafficking Podcast

· Albert de la Huerta is the Regional Director of Operations for OUR Rescue’s work in Latin America. He shares multiple harrowing stories from the field, including how he helped arrest Dutch pedophiles that wanted to legalize sex between minors & adults. Albert also explains why predators often choose rural areas and the role of gangs in human trafficking. Listen now!

• Todd Jordan, of Jordan Detection K9, shares how an Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9 he trained helped find evidence to convict former Subway sandwich spokesman Jared Fogle. Todd shares intriguing details from the search, how his trained ESD K9s support survivors, and a whole lot more. Listen now!

June did not know she was trafficked by her mom until she watched a documentary about human trafficking. She talks about this moment of realization, her story, and why being trauma-informed is not a skill but a way of life. Now chairman of the OUR Rescue Survivor Advisory Board, she speaks about its purpose. Listen now!

Casey Gilboy is a board member and survivor advocate at Relentless Hope. She explains what ritual abuse is and why most survivors don’t deal with the trauma until later in life. Casey also shares the importance of speaking up, how anyone can be a support system, and the work her organization is doing to create legislative changes in Utah. Listen now!

“Omar” is an OUR Rescue Regional Director and real-life superhero! After a career in the Navy SEALs that spanned more than two decades, he is now leading the charge against child sex trafficking in the Mexico / Caribbean region. “Omar” talks about his mindset, what he’s learned, trafficking in Mexico, and so much more. Listen now!

Lt. John Haning joins the show to describe why Rosco, his Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9 and law enforcement partner, is such a special dog. Interestingly, he shares how the Labrador Retriever keeps his skills sharp to protect children from predators. Haning also gives a glimpse into Rosco’s home life, where he is a beloved family member and friend. Listen now!

• Matt Osborne and Jessica Mass are back together in studio to discuss the concern of human trafficking around the Super Bowl. They also devote time to talk about grooming in the United States, the porn industry, and Matt’s idea of a long-term solution to these issues plaguing society. Listen now!

• Michele Snyder, President of Empowered to Change International, dives deep into unaddressed topics. This includes how women are trafficked in prisons, the existence of therapeutic courts, and how faith is addressed in survivor care. She also shares two trafficking stories, showing that the crime happens in unexpected ways. Listen now!

OUR Rescue’s new CEO, Tammy Lee, sits down with Matt Osborne to share why she is excited to lead the organization into its bold future. She also gives insight on how OUR is evolving to better assist survivors and drive the mission forward. Listen now!

This episode features OUR Rescue operator “Alex” as he shares his experience going undercover in Southeast Asia to help catch a child predator and identify the minor that was being sexually exploited. At the request of law enforcement, Alex and the regional team at OUR made a critical difference in this case. Listen now! Voices for Freedom Ep. 02