#37 Jenna McKaye: Survivor of Human Trafficking

*Trigger Warning*

This episode has content on human trafficking, rape, sexual abuse and domestic violence. Parts of this conversation can be upsetting, so please be emotionally prepared.

Jenna McKaye is a survivor of human trafficking with an incredible life story she now shares through advocacy groups throughout the US. McKaye's extraordinary journey offers hope that inspires others through education and training. She continues to train hospital staff, law enforcement and other professionals how to identify victims of sex trafficking and labor trafficking and respond with victim centred care. Her personable keynote speaking engagements leave a notable impression among a variety of audience demographics including the United Nations. In 2016, Jenna started the Jenna McKaye Foundation to engage in a broader advocacy training model.

(Bio from https://jennamckaye.com/)

Below are a couple of links you can look at if you or someone you know has been a victim of human trafficking, this one is based in the UK. If you are in the US it may be worth reaching out to the Jenna McKaye Foundation for advice.

https://www.humantraffickingfoundation.org/support-services

https://www.unseenuk.org/

Hosts: Shanti & Marina

Guest: Jenna McKaye

Podcast Editor and Music Producer: Will Grant