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Golub: All out of love: Obama ignored in Berlin
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Obama's passion for tyranny
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The Iron Chancellor of Ancient China
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MLB State of the Union: Central Station
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Speaking Out
Holly Smith brings her unique perspective, and strong voice, to aid victims and inform policy makers about the endemic cycle of sexual abuse and trafficking worldwide.
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The James House: Supporting victims of domestic violence in Virginia
Learn more about The James House, a program which serves communities in the tri-cities area of Virginia Published 9:05 a.m. June 15, 2013 - Comments
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Interview with Brooke Elise Axtell, activist and artist
Hear from Brooke Elise Axtell, an activist, author, and performing artist from Austin, TX. Published 9:28 a.m. June 8, 2013 - Comments
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Interview with Justin Wassel: Human trafficking abolitionist
Justin Wassel is working on an anti-trafficking themed music compilation for Price of Life NYC, among other projects. Published 1:01 p.m. June 5, 2013 - Comments
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Wellspring Living: Interview with Mary Frances Bowley
Mary Frances Bowley, founded Wellspring Living. WL's mission is to confront CSEC via awareness, training, and treatment. Published 3:23 p.m. May 28, 2013 - Comments
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Trafficking, trauma & PTSD: Margaret Howard answers your questions
Licensed Master Social Worker, Margaret Howard, answers questions related to human trafficking, trauma, and PTSD. Published 6:32 a.m. May 20, 2013 - Comments
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Human Trafficking: Interview with Kat Rosenblatt
Katariina ‘Kat’ Rosenblatt (There Is H.O.P.E. For Me, Inc.) shares her work to end human trafficking in Florida. Published 10:22 p.m. May 12, 2013 - Comments
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Interview with Greg Bucceroni: CSEC Survivor & Victim Advocate
Greg Bucceroni is a survivor of child sex trafficking; he has appeared on the Dr. Phil show to raise awareness about CSEC. Published 7:44 a.m. May 7, 2013 - Comments
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Human Trafficking & PTSD: Is there a connection?
Licensed Master Social Worker Margaret Howard explains the relationship between PTSD and trauma associated with human trafficking. Published 6:52 a.m. May 1, 2013 - Comments
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Interview with Let Freedom: Jewelry and human trafficking awareness
'Let Freedom' designs jewelry lines in order to raise awareness for and donate proceeds to fight human trafficking. Published 9:35 a.m. April 21, 2013 - Comments
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Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives and human trafficking awareness
Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives kick-starts an anti-human trafficking education program in NYC schools. Published 6:54 a.m. April 17, 2013 - Comments
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Holly is a survivor of child sex trafficking and an advocate against all forms of human trafficking. In order to raise awareness about human trafficking, Holly has appeared on the Dr. Oz show and has been featured in Cosmopolitan magazine. Holly is requested on a regular basis to provide testimony and input to law enforcement officials, social service providers, human trafficking task forces, legislators, educators, and journalists.
Holly was the keynote speaker for the 2012 Trafficking in Persons Symposium in Salt Lake City, UT, an event hosted by the United States Department of Justice. Holly works with survivors and anti-human trafficking organizations across the country.
When she isn't speaking, Holly is working on an academic book about trafficking, which is under contract with Palgrave-Macmillan and slated for publication in 2014. Holly earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology with a Minor in Writing from the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. She currently lives in Richmond, VA with her husband, Ben, and their Miniature Schnauzer, Tonka. A recently-released film titled Finding Faith portrays portions of Holly’s story.
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