Emancipation Nation
245 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsEmancipation Nation (EN) Podcast is a podcast devoted to providing advocates, and those that want to be advocates, ways to competently fight various forms of human trafficking. EN will bring on guests that have been successful and will provide the audience with valuable, practical, best practice information that can be implemented.
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Episode 23: The Downside of Criminalizing Sex Work
December 17, 2019 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBDo the laws we pass against prostitution really help vulnerable populations engaged in sex work? Our guest says these laws do not, and they particularly don’t protect the most vulnerable in society. The narrative we have all been taught to believe is that prostitution is wrong and people shouldn’t willingly engage in it. But this moral stance isn’t based in the reality of our times. Today, women (and men) sell sex because they are trafficked, or because they need to survive, or because they...
Episode 22: My Name is Freedom: The Story of Shari Ho's Enslavement, Abuse, and Cherished Freedom
December 10, 2019 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBFreedom is the most fundamental right that many take for granted. Shari Ho will never take her freedom for granted. She was an innocent child trafficked to the U.S. at only seven years old from her village in the mountains in Taiwan. Enslaved in California for approximately 20 years, Shari recounts her story and her escape in a book titled, “My Name is Also Freedom” written by Melodie Fox. Listen to this powerful episode about labor trafficking in the U.S as recounted by the author. Being af...
Episode 21: The Unsinkable Sarah Ladd: Navigating the Hostile Waters of Change Part II
December 03, 2019 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIn part two of the podcast featuring Sarah Ladd, she discusses her work focused on trauma-informed practice as well as labor trafficking policies. She reveals the reality of work-life balance and discusses the importance of using your own life as an inspiration and motivation for “being persistent” and furthering your advocacy efforts. Be sure to check out part one of the series. You don’t want to miss it!
Episode 20: The Unsinkable Sarah Ladd: Navigating the Hostile Waters of Change
November 26, 2019 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBThere is a story about a baby floating down a river. The compassionate helper frantically grabbed the baby, warmed it, clothed it, fed it, and found it a home. But soon there was another baby and another. Others joined in to help. Finally, another compassionate helper said, "I'm going up stream to find out who is throwing the babies in the water, and stop it." When Sarah found herself overwhelmed with the need she saw in the children she worked with in other countries and the weak laws and p...
The Unsinkable Sarah Ladd: Navigating the Hostile Waters of Change
November 26, 2019 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBThere is a story about a baby floating down a river. The compassionate helper frantically grabbed the baby, warmed it, clothed it, fed it, and found it a home. But soon there was another baby and another. Others joined in to help. Finally, another compassionate helper said, "I'm going up stream to find out who is throwing the babies in the water, and stop it." When Sarah found herself overwhelmed with the need she saw in the children she worked with in other countries and the weak laws and p...
Episode 19 "Don’t Get Furious—Get Curious”: Let’s Talk Trauma with Dr. Stacey Litam
November 19, 2019 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBDr. Stacey Litam, though she may be a tiny woman, is a powerhouse of skill and compassion. She is a licensed professional clinic counselor (LPCC) in Ohio, nationally certified counselor, as well as an assistant professor at Cleveland State University in the counseling education program. She’s also a part-time instructor at Northeast Ohio Medical University where she teaches the foundations of clinical medicine courses. Currently, Dr. Litam also works at a Northeast Ohio agency serving surviv...
Episode 18: Don’t Discount Your Ability to Become an Anti-Trafficking Advocate: “Everybody has the ability...You just have to think about your role... and your sphere of influence to join the fight”
November 12, 2019 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBPublic relations and communications trained Cat Jacoby of Fierce Freedom uses her background in public relations and communication to join the fight and educate others about the very real issues of human trafficking. She works for founder Jenny Almquist, originally an interior designer turned freedom fighter. Fierce Freedom is unique in that they focus their efforts on educating those rural areas and small towns across the U.S. that many programs miss to provide them with general human traff...
Episode 17: Trauma, Trauma Survivors, and the Empowerment Model with expert Prevention Education Program Manager Christy Croft
November 05, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBThis is the second half of an interview with Christy Croft, Program Manager for the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault. In this episode Christy discusses the difficulty some advocates have in trying to understand someone else's trauma, particularly if they have not had trauma themselves. She discusses the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study and assessment tool and mentions her approach using the Empowerment Model.
Trauma, Trauma Survivors, and the Empowerment Model with expert Prevention Education Program Manager Christy Croft
November 05, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBThis is the second half of an interview with Christy Croft, Program Manager for the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault. In this episode Christy discusses the difficulty some advocates have in trying to understand someone else's trauma, particularly if they have not had trauma themselves. She discusses the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study and assessment tool and mentions her approach using the Empowerment Model.
Episode 16: Becoming the Voice for the Voiceless” is not Empowering to Survivors. In Fact, Survivors are Speaking—But We May Not Be Listening
October 30, 2019 02:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBThis is part one of a two part interview with Christy Croft who currently serves as Prevention Education Program Manager for the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault. Christy does not forget her trauma as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, interpersonal violence, and lived experience in the sex trade as she works to serve others in similar and vulnerable positions. Being a survivor, she reminds us not to “construct” someone’s experience, but to listen to survivors. She also poi...
Episode 16: Becoming the Voice for the Voiceless” is not Empowering to Survivors. In Fact, Survivors are Speaking—But We May Not Be Listening
October 30, 2019 02:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBThis is part one of a two part interview with Christy Croft who currently serves as Prevention Education Program Manager for the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault. Christy does not forget her trauma as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, interpersonal violence, and lived experience in the sex trade as she works to serve others in similar and vulnerable positions. Being a survivor, she reminds us not to “construct” someone’s experience, but to listen to survivors. She also poi...
"Becoming the Voice for the Voiceless” is not Empowering to Survivors. In Fact, Survivors are Speaking—But We May Not Be Listening
October 30, 2019 02:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBThis is part one of a two part interview with Christy Croft who currently serves as Prevention Education Program Manager for the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault. Christy does not forget her trauma as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, interpersonal violence, and lived experience in the sex trade as she works to serve others in similar and vulnerable positions. Being a survivor, she reminds us not to “construct” someone’s experience, but to listen to survivors. She also poi...
Episode 15: Is Uncle “Ron” (Heroin) around? Got that boy? Work? Butter? Wax? Are you knowledgeable enough about drugs? Learn about those most popular drugs from the street perspective and their connection to human trafficking.
October 22, 2019 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBDrug addiction and human trafficking, particularly sex trafficking, have been intricately linked. Whether a trafficker uses drugs to control victims or victims use drugs to cope with trauma, drugs play an important role in enslaving vulnerable individuals. Having a strong working knowledge of drugs, from the realities of those that use them, is an invaluable resource. This episode covers approximately 14 of the most popular drugs used in the U.S. today, their street names, prices, how people...
Is Uncle “Ron” (Heroin) around? Got that boy? Work? Butter? Wax? Are you knowledgeable enough about drugs? Learn about those most popular drugs from the street perspective and their connection to human trafficking.
October 22, 2019 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBDrug addiction and human trafficking, particularly sex trafficking, have been intricately linked. Whether a trafficker uses drugs to control victims or victims use drugs to cope with trauma, drugs play an important role in enslaving vulnerable individuals. Having a strong working knowledge of drugs, from the realities of those that use them, is an invaluable resource. This episode covers approximately 14 of the most popular drugs used in the U.S. today, their street names, prices, how people...
The Misbranding and Misunderstanding of Trafficking and How Honoring the Person’s Whole Life Opens the Door to Serve Them Effectively
October 14, 2019 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBDr. Karen Countryman-Roswurm is a survivor of the streets, has a doctorate, and serves as Director of the Center for Combatting Human Trafficking at Wichita State University. She makes the point that being labeled a victim or survivor of trafficking may imply that the trafficking experience is all that defines a person and denies the lifelong lived experiences of each person. Honoring those experiences that contribute to a person's whole life opens the door to serving them effectively. Traff...
Episode 14: The Misbranding and Misunderstanding of Trafficking and How Honoring the Person’s Whole Life Opens the Door to Serve Them Effectively
October 14, 2019 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBDr. Karen Countryman-Roswurm is a survivor of the streets, has a doctorate, and serves as Director of the Center for Combatting Human Trafficking at Wichita State University. She makes the point that being labeled a victim or survivor of trafficking may imply that the trafficking experience is all that defines a person and denies the lifelong lived experiences of each person. Honoring those experiences that contribute to a person's whole life opens the door to serving them effectively. Traff...
Trust, Faith, and Promise: A Labor Trafficking Victim's Journey from Survivor to Thriver
October 08, 2019 01:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBHarold D'Souza, a highly educated man, came to the U.S. in search of a better life only to find he and his family trapped in a labor trafficking nightmare. He was worked 16 hour days, 7 days per week to the point of physical and psychological exhaustion. Their traffickers demeaned Harold and his family and made him feel like a failed parent, failed protector, failed provider, and failed person. But he knew deep down inside that he was a good and strong person and that suicide or silence was ...
Episode 13: Trust, Faith, and Promise: A Labor Trafficking Victim's Journey from Survivor to Thriver
October 08, 2019 01:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBHarold D'Souza, a highly educated man, came to the U.S. in search of a better life only to find he and his family trapped in a labor trafficking nightmare. He was worked 16 hour days, 7 days per week to the point of physical and psychological exhaustion. Their traffickers demeaned Harold and his family and made him feel like a failed parent, failed protector, failed provider, and failed person. But he knew deep down inside that he was a good and strong person and that suicide or silence was ...
Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference: Being the Change you Want to See in the World
October 02, 2019 00:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBThis week learn how I, and a few trusting souls, started the Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference with little more than our dreams. This week we highlight the 16th annual Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference that was held September 19 and 20, 2019. It now serves as the largest academic international conference in the nation serving over 1,500 attendees coming from 42 states and 30 countries. Attendees had the opportunity to choose from 70 sessions over a two day perio...
Episode 12: Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference: Being the Change you Want to See in the World
October 02, 2019 00:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBThis week learn how I, and a few trusting souls, started the Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference with little more than our dreams. This week we highlight the 16th annual Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference that was held September 19 and 20, 2019. It now serves as the largest academic international conference in the nation serving over 1,500 attendees coming from 42 states and 30 countries. Attendees had the opportunity to choose from 70 sessions over a two day perio...
Episode 11: How Are Bars of Soap used to Reach Victims of Trafficking and What are Survivor Retreats?
September 23, 2019 15:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBTheresa Flores founded the Save Our Adolescents from Prostitution (SOAP) campaign that has reached over a million in hotels/motels across the U.S. Learn about SOAP and how to get involved and/or start a chapter in your community. SOAP also hosts survivor retreats that bring survivors together from across the U.S. to learn, grow, and heal from places of brokeness. The listener is also challenged to address their own brokeness in order to fully serve others.
How Are Bars of Soap used to Reach Victims of Trafficking and What are Survivor Retreats?
September 23, 2019 15:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBTheresa Flores founded the Save Our Adolescents from Prostitution (SOAP) campaign that has reached over a million in hotels/motels across the U.S. Learn about SOAP and how to get involved and/or start a chapter in your community. SOAP also hosts survivor retreats that bring survivors together from across the U.S. to learn, grow, and heal from places of brokeness. The listener is also challenged to address their own brokeness in order to fully serve others.
Learn to be the Best at Collaboration by Making Seven Agreements
September 20, 2019 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBCollaboration is one of the key tools advocates use to effectively address human trafficking. In fact, you cannot be a successful anti-trafficking advocate without knowing how to effectively collaborate- yet collaboration is the very thing that no one is really taught how to do. In this episode I'll review seven agreements that you need to make with yourself. Once you do these, you'll master the art of collaboration.
Episode 10: Learn to be the Best at Collaboration by Making Seven Agreements
September 20, 2019 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBCollaboration is one of the key tools advocates use to effectively address human trafficking. In fact, you cannot be a successful anti-trafficking advocate without knowing how to effectively collaborate- yet collaboration is the very thing that no one is really taught how to do. In this episode I'll review seven agreements that you need to make with yourself. Once you do these, you'll master the art of collaboration.
Yasss Queen: From Nurse to Freedom Fighter
September 11, 2019 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBNurses work in health care facilities don't they? Not always, some nurses become fearless advocates against human trafficking and go to the streets, of Philadelphia in jails, and they develop programs and safe houses for victims to recover. Some nurses not only help to heal the body, but they work to heal the heart and mind and put their energies into healing the soul of a nation that ignored vulnerable victims. Not all nurses take blood pressure, some take on issues. Meet renaissance woman ...
Episode 9: Yasss Queen: From Nurse to Freedom Fighter
September 11, 2019 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBNurses work in health care facilities don't they? Not always, some nurses become fearless advocates against human trafficking and go to the streets, of Philadelphia in jails, and they develop programs and safe houses for victims to recover. Some nurses not only help to heal the body, but they work to heal the heart and mind and put their energies into healing the soul of a nation that ignored vulnerable victims. Not all nurses take blood pressure, some take on issues. Meet renaissance woman ...
Episode 8: The Ups and Downs of Everyday Direct Practice with Victims and Survivors and the Importance of Self-Care
September 04, 2019 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBWhat does a direct practice advocate do when they work with victims and survivors on a daily basis? Nora Riggs, a master level social worker explains her daily work in helping clients one-on-one including how she helps clients identify their goals based on their needs and the very real risk that she, like others, will suffer vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. Nora discussess how she recognizes when client trauma is affecting her life. She talks about how both hard work and "hope" for c...
The Ups and Downs of Everyday Direct Practice with Victims and Survivors and the Importance of Self-Care
September 04, 2019 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBWhat does a direct practice advocate do when they work with victims and survivors on a daily basis? Nora Riggs, a master level social worker explains her daily work in helping clients one-on-one including how she helps clients identify their goals based on their needs and the very real risk that she, like others, will suffer vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. Nora discussess how she recognizes when client trauma is affecting her life. She talks about how both hard work and "hope" for c...
Wanna be a Human Trafficking Advocate but Haven't Been Involved Yet? Let's Get Started
August 28, 2019 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBThis episode is devoted to those who are passionate about anti-trafficking work, but who haven't gotten started in the field yet. You can stop waiting and start making a difference. It's not that hard. I'll show you how to get started and ways you can consider bringing your talents (superpowers) to the table to make a difference.
Episode 7: Wanna be a Human Trafficking Advocate but Haven't Been Involved Yet? Let's Get Started
August 28, 2019 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBThis episode is devoted to those who are passionate about anti-trafficking work, but who haven't gotten started in the field yet. You can stop waiting and start making a difference. It's not that hard. I'll show you how to get started and ways you can consider bringing your talents (superpowers) to the table to make a difference.
Episode 6: Spotlight on Jeffrey Epstein
August 22, 2019 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.78 MBJeffrey Epstein was accused of the sex trafficking of minors. He killed himself while in prison awaiting trial. The business of sex trafficking involves supply "victims" and "demand" customers. Let's shine the spotlight on Epstein and discuss the "demand" side of the issue in this short episode spotlighting Jeffrey Epstein.
Spotlight on Jeffrey Epstein
August 22, 2019 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.78 MBJeffrey Epstein was accused of the sex trafficking of minors. He killed himself while in prison awaiting trial. The business of sex trafficking involves supply "victims" and "demand" customers. Let's shine the spotlight on Epstein and discuss the "demand" side of the issue in this short episode spotlighting Jeffrey Epstein.
Lawyers argue and win in the courtroom dont they? Some choose to collaborate and partner to address human trafficking. Meet one of them.
August 18, 2019 13:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBCaroline Palmer is an attorney in charge of making sure the Safe Harbor Law, the state law that mandates we see child trafficking victims as victims of abuse instead of delinquents, is implemented across the state of Minnesota. She ensures that 40 anti-trafficking projects are funded across the state and across 9 of the 11 tribal nations in Minnesota. How does one even do that? Very carefully.
Episode 5: Lawyers argue and win in the courtroom don't they? Some choose to collaborate and partner to address human trafficking. Meet one of them.
August 18, 2019 13:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBCaroline Palmer is an attorney in charge of making sure the Safe Harbor Law, the state law that mandates we see child trafficking victims as victims of abuse instead of delinquents, is implemented across the state of Minnesota. She ensures that 40 anti-trafficking projects are funded across the state and across 9 of the 11 tribal nations in Minnesota. How does one even do that? Very carefully.
Lawyers argue and win in the courtroom don't they? Some choose to collaborate and partner to address human trafficking. Meet one of them.
August 18, 2019 13:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBCaroline Palmer is an attorney in charge of making sure the Safe Harbor Law, the state law that mandates we see child trafficking victims as victims of abuse instead of delinquents, is implemented across the state of Minnesota. She ensures that 40 anti-trafficking projects are funded across the state and across 9 of the 11 tribal nations in Minnesota. How does one even do that? Very carefully.
Slaying in Anti-Trafficking Practice and Research: Pop-Up Services for Victims and Prostituted Women with Dominique Roe-Sepowitz, PhD
August 07, 2019 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBDr. Dominique Roe-Sepowitiz, Director of the Office of Sex Trafficking at Arizona State University, discusses the ways she is and has been involved in anti-trafficking work with victims and prostituted women in jails, in groups, in a drop-in center, and in the community. One of her current projects is working with many others to bring "pop up" services to prostituted and trafficked women in Phoenix. Every six months collaborators, made up of various social service agency representatives alon...
Episode 4: Slaying in Anti-Trafficking Practice and Research: Pop-Up Services for Victims and Prostituted Women with Dominique Roe-Sepowitz, PhD
August 07, 2019 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBDr. Dominique Roe-Sepowitiz, Director of the Office of Sex Trafficking at Arizona State University, discusses the ways she is and has been involved in anti-trafficking work with victims and prostituted women in jails, in groups, in a drop-in center, and in the community. One of her current projects is working with many others to bring "pop up" services to prostituted and trafficked women in Phoenix. Every six months collaborators, made up of various social service agency representatives alon...
Episode 4: Slaying in Anti-Trafficking Practice and Research: Pop-Up Services for Victims and Prostituted Women with Dominique Roe-Sepowitz, PhD
August 07, 2019 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBDr. Dominique Roe-Sepowitiz, Director of the Office of Sex Trafficking at Arizona State University, discusses the ways she is and has been involved in anti-trafficking work with victims and prostituted women in jails, in groups, in a drop-in center, and in the community. One of her current projects is working with many others to bring "pop up" services to prostituted and trafficked women in Phoenix. Every six months collaborators, made up of various social service agency representatives alon...
Human Trafficking Overview
July 31, 2019 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBThis episode is devoted to those that need to understand the basics of human trafficking. Join me to learn what human trafficking is, how it happens, who is involved and more.
Episode 3: Human Trafficking Overview
July 31, 2019 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBThis episode is devoted to those that need to understand the basics of human trafficking. Join me to learn what human trafficking is, how it happens, who is involved and more.
Episode 2: Working Across Groups to Discuss Partial Decriminalization (Nordic Model) of Transactional Sex with Dr. Lauren Martin
July 26, 2019 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBDr. Lauren Martin discusses the Safe Harbor Act in Minnesota to protect victims of trafficking. This is a law that is present in several states across the U.S. Lauren discusses the law and the possible expansion of that law to include decriminalizing the sellers of transactional sex. This law has been referred to as the Nordic Model. Minnesota refers to it as "Partial Decriminalization". Advocates there do not want to take the chance arresting and re-traumatizing a victim who needs services...
Working Across Groups to Discuss Partial Decriminalization (Nordic Model) of Transactional Sex with Dr. Lauren Martin
July 26, 2019 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBDr. Lauren Martin discusses the Safe Harbor Act in Minnesota to protect victims of trafficking. This is a law that is present in several states across the U.S. Lauren discusses the law and the possible expansion of that law to include decriminalizing the sellers of transactional sex. This law has been referred to as the Nordic Model. Minnesota refers to it as "Partial Decriminalization". Advocates there do not want to take the chance arresting and re-traumatizing a victim who needs services...
Emancipation Nation Episode 2 Survivor-Thriver Shamin Brown: Her Story of Transformation and the Need to Develop Authentic, Transparent Relationships with Survivors to do Effective Work
July 18, 2019 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBA powerful podcast with Shamin Brown, artist, activist, and thriver who discusses her experience as a victim of sex trafficking and other abuses and provides human trafficking advocates with the message that above all else is the need to be nonjudgmental, authentic, and trust worthy and to have self-compassion while doing this work. Powerful Take-Aways from the Podcast with Artist, Activist, Survivor and Thriver Shamin Brown Not having agency or control over your own body is often what hap...
Episode 1: Emancipation Nation Episode 2 Survivor-Thriver Shamin Brown: Her Story of Transformation and the Need to Develop Authentic, Transparent Relationships with Survivors to do Effective Work
July 18, 2019 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBA powerful podcast with Shamin Brown, artist, activist, and thriver who discusses her experience as a victim of sex trafficking and other abuses and provides human trafficking advocates with the message that above all else is the need to be nonjudgmental, authentic, and trust worthy and to have self-compassion while doing this work. Powerful Take-Aways from the Podcast with Artist, Activist, Survivor and Thriver Shamin Brown Not having agency or control over your own body is often what hap...
Emancipation Nation Inaugural Episode
July 02, 2019 02:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBThe first episode is devoted to introducing the host, discussing the purpose for the podcast, and providing listeners with the format for the podcast, which is to bring on guests that have extensive experience and expertise in the anti-trafficking field to share the latest knowledge. Listeners will be informed and will be able to implement those best practices shared on the weekly podcast.