Ending Human Trafficking

Running a marathon takes time, effort, and training in order to cross that finish line. This week’s podcast, It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint touches on over-committing,  “sitting on your ego,” and recharging your battery – all necessary when working on large and complex issues. As the Global Center for Women and Justice continues to tackle human trafficking through many different avenues, Director S...

This year’s Ensure Justice Conference Keynote Speaker Ernie Allen, President and CEO of the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children shares his commitment to fighting commercial sexual exploitation of children. Sandra Morgan, Director of the Global Center for Women and Justice, and GCWJ Board member Dave Stachowiak facilitate an important interview with Mr. Allen about how the inter...

Partnership – the fourth “P” – is an element that requires those who come from very different backgrounds and missions to find common ground to stand on, seeking opportunities for effective community engagement and Prevention of human trafficking. Global Center for Women and Justice Director Sandra Morgan and Dave Stachowiak, one of the Center’s board member, facilitate an important discussion on...

Demand reduction is key to ending trafficking – and it’s not only about sex trafficking. Sandra Morgan, the Director of the Global Center for Women & Justice and Dave Stachowiak, one of the Center’s board members, discuss how child labor trafficking and forced labor show up in many of our purchasing decisions, whether we realize it or not. Sandie & Dave also discuss strategies for how to t...

The correlation between war, conflict, and human trafficking is all too apparent in many parts of the world. Sandra Morgan, the Director of the Global Center for Women & Justice and Dave Stachowiak, one of the Center’s board members, welcome Esther & Camille Ntoto from Africa New Day to discuss how human trafficking shows up in their work in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Esther and Cam...

Technology will be the central focus of the upcoming Ensure Justice conference in early 2013, hosted by the Center. Sandra Morgan, the Director of the Global Center for Women & Justice and Dave Stachowiak, one of the Center’s board members, discuss how technology has played a role in both the propagation and prevention of human trafficking. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to...

The trucking industry is one place where caring people on the front lines can make a huge impact to end trafficking. Sandra Morgan, the Director of the Global Center for Women & Justice and Dave Stachowiak, one of the Center’s board members, welcome Kendis Paris, National Director of Truckers Against Trafficking . Kendis speaks about the important work her organization is doing to raise awaren...

The California Attorney General is bringing visibility to the prevention of human trafficking. Sandra Morgan, the Director of the Global Center for Women & Justice and Dave Stachowiak, one of the Center’s board members, discuss Sandie’s recent attendance at this symposium and some new trends in the fight against trafficking. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to subscribe or rat...

Homelessness is unfortunately tied to human trafficking. Sandra Morgan, the Director of the Global Center for Women & Justice and Dave Stachowiak, one of the Center’s board members, discuss how working to prevent homelessness can influence the world in some incredible ways. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to subscribe or rate the podcast on iTunes by clicking here . Click her...

Domestic violence plays a role in human trafficking right here in America. Sandra Morgan, the Director of the Global Center for Women & Justice and Dave Stachowiak, one of the Center’s board members, interview Becky Owens Bullard  to learn more about the connection between human trafficking and domestic violence. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to subscribe or rate the podcas...

Domestic violence is a global issue that has close ties to human trafficking. Sandra Morgan, the Director of the Global Center for Women & Justice and Dave Stachowiak, one of the Center’s board members, interview Major Dr. Sami Hussein, Commander, Iraqi Directorate of Violence Against Women, on his work to prevent domestic violence and new legislation which is beginning to provide protection t...

Prevention strategies are often well intended, but don’t go far enough to address the real needs of potential and current victims. Sandra Morgan, the Director of the Global Center for Women & Justice and Dave Stachowiak, one of the Center’s board members, discuss Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and how it is being used by pimps and traffickers to manipulate others for profit. To read the article d...

Harmony Dust joins us in this episode to teach us about her work at Treasures . Sandra Morgan, the Director of the Global Center for Women & Justice and Dave Stachowiak, one of the Center’s board members, interview Harmony and learn about how Treasures reaches, restores and equips women in order to help them live healthy, flourishing lives. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to...

Healthcare providers often find them on the front lines of many issues, and human trafficking is unfortunately no exception. Sandra Morgan, the Director of the Global Center for Women & Justice and Dave Stachowiak, one of the Center’s board members, discuss what healthcare workers face in ending human trafficking and also what tools and resources are available to them in their work on the fron...

Teachers can have many opportunities to bring lessons about human trafficking prevention into the classroom. Sandra Morgan, the Director of the Global Center for Women & Justice and Dave Stachowiak, one of the Center’s board members, discuss resources that are available to teachers and how teachers might use them to study the issues, be a voice, and make a difference with their students. If yo...

Last year, we discussed the annual Trafficking in Person Report from the US State Department. Sandra Morgan, the Director of the Global Center for Women & Justice and Dave Stachowiak, one of the Center’s board members, look at this year’s changes in detail and discuss implications for all of us involved in these efforts. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to subscribe or rate th...

Vocabulary shapes our views and later policies that emerge from these views. Sandra Morgan, the Director of the Global Center for Women & Justice and Dave Stachowiak, one of the Center’s board members, interview Lisa Thompson from the Salvation Army to learn how the words we use can become more intentional. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to subscribe or rate the podcast on i...

It’s important to understand both the push and pull factors in human trafficking. Sandra Morgan, the Director of the Global Center for Women & Justice and Dave Stachowiak, one of the Center’s board members, discuss Sandie’s recent trip to Zambia and how push and pull factors can lead to human trafficking. Are you enjoying the show? If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to subscribe...

Unfortunately, human trafficking reaches nearly every place on the planet in some way. Sandra Morgan, the Director of the Global Center for Women & Justice and Dave Stachowiak, one of the Center’s board members, discuss Sandie’s recent trip to Zambia and the efforts being made by humanitarians in that county to end human trafficking. Sandie and Dave also explain how Zambia is an origin, transi...

Survivor advocates are some of the bravest voices in helping us all end human trafficking. Sandra Morgan, the Director of the Global Center for Women & Justice and Dave Stachowiak, one of the Center’s board members, interview Holly Smith, Washington Times columnist, on her efforts as a survivor advocate. Sandie and Dave learn how Holly has played an important role in influencing new legislatio...

It’s easy to assume that community advocacy just happens with luck. Sandra Morgan, the Director of the Global Center for Women & Justice and Dave Stachowiak, one of the Center’s board members, discuss the importance of long-term efforts in becoming a leader in this area…and why people falsely assume that this takes less time than it may first appear. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a...

Dave Stachowiak and Dr. Sandie Morgan are joined by Amelia Franck Meyer as the three discuss the prevalence of victim blaming against commercially sexually exploited children, how it affects the children, and how to help them. Amelia Franck Meyer Amelia Franck Meyer has been the CEO of Anu Family Services since 2001, a child welfare agency located in Wisconsin and Minnesota. She is an advanced pra...

The labels that we use define how we understand problems. Sandra Morgan, the Director of the Global Center for Women & Justice and Dave Stachowiak, one of the Center’s board members, identify some common labels that our society uses and discuss best practices for finding better ways to describe issues in human trafficking to help end it. Love the show? Consider supporting us on Patreon! Become...

Prosecutors play an important role in raising awareness about human trafficking issues and serving victims. Dr. Sandie Morgan and Dave Stachowiak interview Tamara Ross from the office of the San Bernardino County District Attorney. Tamara shares the lessons she’s learned in working with juveniles and what others in the legal profession may want to consider to help end human trafficking. Key Points...

The Global Center for Women & Justice recently hosted the Ensure Justice Conference, the Center’s annual conference to help people study the issues, be a voice, and make a difference in bringing justice to women and girls. Sandra Morgan, the Director of the Global Center for Women & Justice and Dave Stachowiak, one of the Center’s board members, discuss lessons from the conference and how...