Celia Williamson interviewed me on her podcast which focuses on human & sex trafficking. Her podcast is called Emancipation Nation cuz she's into freeing slaves. I'm on ep. 159 telling my story. We will explore the arena of human trafficking from a 30 year expert in the field in the state of Ohio, but also federally. A bit about this powerhouse.Celia Williamson, Ph.D.Distinguished University Professor of Social Work and Director of the Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute Celia Williamson is well-known for her community advocacy against human trafficking and domestic violence, along with her extensive research into the issue. She organizes the Annual International Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference at UToledo that has welcomed people from 49 states and 40 countries since it began in 2004 as they work to advance collaborative research, advocacy and program development. She also studies prostitution, vulnerable women, and drug abuse. Expertise: Human Trafficking, Prostitution In the News: The Academic Minute, The Conversation, Tamron Hall Show, Toledo Blade. She founded the first anti-trafficking program in Ohio in 1993 and directly worked with victims in Toledo for several years. She has completed numerous federally funded studies, written several articles and reports, edited or contributed to 4 books on sex trafficking, and completed a memoir of her experiences as an anti-trafficking advocate. Additional accomplishments include: Founding the annual International Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference; founding the Lucas County Human Trafficking Coalition; Chairing the Research & Analysis Subcommittee for the Ohio Attorney General's Human Trafficking Commission; and serving as President of the Global Association of Human Trafficking Scholars. In 2015, she became the Director of the Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute at the University of Toledo to further the mission of combating human trafficking through research, education, and engagement. Dr. Williamson teaches social work practice and human trafficking courses. She also produces a podcast called the Emancipation Nation Podcast and founded a global network of advocates called the Emancipation Nation Network. http://celiawilliamson.com https://celiawilliamson.com/emancipation-nation--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/frankie-tease/message
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Frankie Files Podcast ~ Ep. 32 ~ Celia Williamson PhD 30 Years of Anti-Human Trafficking Activism