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Understanding the impact of human and sex trafficking with Wedgwood Christian Services (02-02-25
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In this episode, host Phil Tower welcomes Andrea Keller, anti-human trafficking coordinator at Wedgwood.
Andrea joined us for a discussion about human trafficking, and specifically to talk about Wedgwood’s Manasseh Project Trauma Recovery Center. This is a residential treatment program for girls ages 12-17 who have been victims of sex trafficking or have a history of extensive sexual trauma. Andrea told us that specific treatment interventions are required to address their complex emotional, physical, and sexual trauma. Wedgwood’s Specialized Residential Treatment Program provides a safe environment where they can begin to heal.
Through individual, group, and family therapy, girls understand how they were victimized, work on self-esteem issues, address issues of safety, develop future goals, and gain hope for their Andrea told us that the best wisdom is if you suspect someone may be a victim of human trafficking you should say something and report that to Law enforcement.
What can you do if you suspect someone is a victim of human trafficking:
• Continue to educate yourself on the realities of this issue including terminology, indicators of trafficking, and laws that are in place to help protect survivors.
• Educate yourself on the resources in your area working to combat Human Trafficking
• Report any suspected child abuse or neglect, if you see something, say something.
For more information about the reporting process in Michigan, visit: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/adult-child-serv/abuse-neglect/childrens/report-process
• Report any suspected trafficking at the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888 or text BEFREE to 233733
ONLINE: Wedgwood Services
Andrea joined us for a discussion about human trafficking, and specifically to talk about Wedgwood’s Manasseh Project Trauma Recovery Center. This is a residential treatment program for girls ages 12-17 who have been victims of sex trafficking or have a history of extensive sexual trauma. Andrea told us that specific treatment interventions are required to address their complex emotional, physical, and sexual trauma. Wedgwood’s Specialized Residential Treatment Program provides a safe environment where they can begin to heal.
Through individual, group, and family therapy, girls understand how they were victimized, work on self-esteem issues, address issues of safety, develop future goals, and gain hope for their Andrea told us that the best wisdom is if you suspect someone may be a victim of human trafficking you should say something and report that to Law enforcement.
What can you do if you suspect someone is a victim of human trafficking:
• Continue to educate yourself on the realities of this issue including terminology, indicators of trafficking, and laws that are in place to help protect survivors.
• Educate yourself on the resources in your area working to combat Human Trafficking
• Report any suspected child abuse or neglect, if you see something, say something.
For more information about the reporting process in Michigan, visit: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/adult-child-serv/abuse-neglect/childrens/report-process
• Report any suspected trafficking at the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888 or text BEFREE to 233733
ONLINE: Wedgwood Services