RJEC Project Red Cord Chronicles

Send us Fan Mail In this special Q&A episode of Project Red Cord Chronicles , we’re creating space for honest conversation, meaningful reflection, and deeper understanding. The host answers your most thoughtful questions about human trafficking, trauma-informed care, outreach through Project Red Cord, and what it truly means to walk alongside survivors on their journey toward healing and resto...

Send us Fan Mail Tune in to this episode of Project Red Cord Chronicles, “Trauma Therapy Unpacked—Mosaic Pathway’s Approach,” featuring special guest Scott Stolarick. Discover how evidence-based clinical interventions, grounded in a strong foundation of trust, can profoundly support recovery and restoration. In this conversation, you’ll gain insight into practical, real-world strategies for caring...

Send us Fan Mail ⚠️ Content Advisory Statement This episode discusses wartime sexual violence, coercion, and historical trauma related to the “comfort women” system during World War II. Some listeners may find these topics distressing. We encourage you to listen at your own pace and prioritize your well-being. Support resources are included in the episode description.  March is Women’s History Mon...

Send us Fan Mail RJEC Medical Clinic will be hosting a special Community Health Talk on March 7, 2026, focused on an important and potentially life-threatening condition—sepsis. In this episode, our medical Clinic Nurse Jelisa breaks down what sepsis is, how to recognize the warning signs, who is most at risk, and what steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones. Early detection can...

Send us Fan Mail Horses have an incredible ability to mirror our emotions and help us reconnect with ourselves. Healing with Horses explores the world of equine-assisted services—what it is, how it works, and why it’s so effective for mental health, trauma recovery, anxiety, and personal growth. Through expert insights and real-life stories, this podcast breaks down the science and the magic behin...

Send us Fan Mail Care That Heals — Trauma-Informed Support for Survivors explores why understanding trauma is essential when supporting victims and survivors of human trafficking. This episode highlights how compassionate, survivor-centered, trauma-informed care can restore dignity, build trust, and create pathways to lasting healing. Through expert insight and lived experience, listeners will gai...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this special podcast episode for the 2026 Human Trafficking Awareness Forum, held in honor of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. We came together to raise awareness, amplify survivor voices, and equip our community with knowledge that leads to action. Thank you for joining us in the fight to end human trafficking and in supporting pathways to healing, hope, and...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Project Red Cord Chronicles, where we celebrate hope and support survivors in pursuing their dreams.  We’re excited to introduce Kay Kay, a new artist unveiling her unique work to the public for the first time. Join us as we explore her inspiring journey and creative process.

Send us Fan Mail The RJEC Medical Clinic promotes proactive health management among marginalized communities. By increasing the number of people who receive general assessments, blood pressure checks, and health education through quarterly health talk workshops and an annual health fair—all of which are intended to be family-friendly and empower the whole family—the RJEC Medical Clinic promotes ge...

Send us Fan Mail You will meet our first three students, Brayah Davis, Layla Fleming, and John Grasso, in this special episode. They helped create the Hands of Hope Banner, which was given to Whoopy Matewere, National Coordinator of The Eye of a Child, when she visited RJEC. The students explain what it means to them to be involved in this project and offer messages of hope to the children of Mala...

Send us Fan Mail You will meet Whoopy Matewere, National Coordinator of The Eye of a Child , a partner organization of The RJEC Global Initiative in Malawi, Africa. Don't miss this unique episode, in which Whoopy will present an update on the RJEC Global Initiative's progress in Malawi, Africa to date. Whoopy will also discuss her experiences while visiting RJEC for a three-week Mentorsh...

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Mary Weems, Ph. D. on this exclusive episode, as she discusses the special "Socks" screening taking place at RJEC on Human Trafficking Awareness Day, January 11, 2024 from 6p-8p.

Send us Fan Mail In this Project Red Cord Chronicles episode,  you will meet Jackie Stevenson from Spirit of Leadership at Pebble Ledge Ranch.  you will learn about the incredible annual retreat she offers to clients of RJEC. This retreat includes powerful interactions with her exceptional horses and other animals at the ranch,  as well as connecting with nature through creative and empowering act...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an inspiring episode as we explore the Cleveland Institute of Art Creativity Works program and meet Amber Kempthorn- Professor/Advisor and Jules Ahern, a student who has created a series of paintings to support the mission of RJEC. Learn how Jules organized this project with the help of the Fenn Educational Fund and the G.R. Lincoln Family Foundation and hear about the...

Send us Fan Mail Joining us for this month's podcast is Maxwell Matewere, a Malawian crime prevention expert with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Listen as Maxwell shares his two decades of experience in the anti-human trafficking field. We'll discuss Malawi's commitment to join RJEC's Global Initiative in the fight against Human Trafficking. Don't miss this grou...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast episode you will meet Jalisa Gross, LPN, the newest addition to RJEC's team. She was hired as a contracted nurse through a generous two-year grant from Three Arches Foundation and will be providing free screenings and assessments to victims of human trafficking and sexual assault. Jalisa will also be sharing information about the new mobile clinic services for...

Send us Fan Mail In this month's  podcast interview, you will meet Carolyn Kinkoph, a parent and phenomenal woman who will share her journey as a parent of a human trafficking victim -- the struggles, challenges and the eventual loss of her daughter.  You will learn the amazing things she is doing in the fight against human trafficking and keeping her daughter's memory alive. Don't...

Send us Fan Mail Take a journey into the joy of plants...Just like you, every plant has a story. The RJEC Plant Club is a plant-dominated environment purposefully designed to facilitate interaction with the healing elements of nature and to enjoy the beauty and joy of nurturing plantlife. In this episode, you will hear from Traci - Plant Club facilitator;  Lori - Owner of Recreational Pots and Pla...

Send us Fan Mail The Global Initiative was developed to share innovative ideas on how RJEC's treatment and outreach models can be used to fight the crime of human trafficking globally through teamwork, technology connections- webinars, conferences, virtual classrooms. Additionally, this initiative helps to  provide professional development opportunities for organizations, medical schools, etc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, listeners will hear stories from several long time RJEC supporters, staff, survivors, board members and Renee Jones herself to learn all about the wonderful history, journey and progress of Renee Jones Empowerment Center over the last 20 years!  Special guests include: Renee Jones: RJEC Founder, President & CEO Traci Grasso: RJEC Program Coordinator  - 1st emp...

Send us Fan Mail This special podcast was recorded on location at the 7th Annual Collinwood Resource & Empowerment Fair on August 13, 2022 in partnership with our host, Peoples Church of God In Christ.  Learn about how RJEC’s partnership with this church has made an amazing impact in this community for over seven years, while also becoming  a location for our monthly Project Red Cord Night Out...

Send us Fan Mail Tune in to hear from the 2022 Breaking The Chains of Human Trafficking Gala Award Recipients and learn the unique ways each award recipient is contributing to the Fight Against Human Trafficking.   Business Impact Award : Beverage Distributors Inc-Rita Gaertner- Director of Marketing Social Justice Impact Award : Stasek Group - EXP Realty- Albie Stasek Distinguished Professional C...

Send us Fan Mail Learn about the unique two year Project Red Cord Model at Springhill Apartments in Akron, Ohio. Meet Demetria, one of the  members of The Project Red Cord Committee at Springhill Apartments in Akron, Ohio.  She  and Renee will discuss the unique model of monthly outreach efforts and support services that have been created to promote community building, leadership training, and  hu...

Send us Fan Mail Project Red Cord Chronicles Episode 03: Becoming Triumphant Despite All Odds Meet Alexis, a Survivor who shares her journey of becoming triumphant in rebuilding her life despite all odds. You don't want to miss this podcast episode! Leckiebutterfly Yoga LLC The Mat Project - Alysia McKean, Founder/Director Project Red Cord Nights out Street Outreach Info RJEC Breaking the Cha...

Send us Fan Mail This podcast  features a first-time interview with  survivor, Valeria. We will discuss the art healing playbook that was developed to help her along her healing journey where she is preparing to have her own Art Show.  Through each painting and with every brushstroke, she will share her journey towards healing and moving forward in her life..  You don't want to miss this podc...