After graduating from Brigham Young University – Idaho, I set my sights on graduate school and was drawn to Florida State University’s program. While exploring opportunities in Tallahassee, I discovered…
DetailsFlorida is a national leader in educating students about human trafficking. The state’s K-12 students receive instruction on how to prevent child sexual abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. But lawmakers…
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In this episode, host Robin Hassler Thompson imagines freedom with Katie Papke, LMSW, CAADC, CCHTVSP. Katie is a human trafficking survivor. She is a Licensed Master Social Worker, Certified Advanced…
DetailsTallahassee State College student Lakendra Reeves is four classes away from receiving her associate’s degree in criminal justice – an accomplishment she never thought she’d make, considering how nearly 20 years ago, she…
DetailsWhen he lived in India, Sameer Jain admired America, and he still does now that he lives in Tallahassee. But his admiration for the country was one of the lures…
DetailsOne organization helping victims of human trafficking says their caseload almost doubled in 2024. Last year, we covered their work and how it helps educate our community about trafficking. As…
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In this episode, host Robin Hassler Thompson imagines freedom with Evelyn Chumbow, a survivor of child labor trafficking turned anti-trafficking activist and public speaker who has focused her life’s work…
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Recently, my husband and I encountered a group of teenage boys and a few adults at the corner of Monroe and Tennessee streets. The boys were holding handmade signs about…
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