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Human Trafficking: Efforts in Maine To Combat Trafficking for Forced Labor or Sexual Exploitation

By Jennifer Rooks,
Jonathan P. Smith
Published September 16, 2021 at 7:00 AM EDT
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This month, as part of a major initiative, Preble Streetopens a new Healing Center for human trafficking survivors. We’ll learn about forced labor and sexual exploitation in Maine and efforts to combat it.

Panelists:
Jean Bruggeman, executive director, Freedom Network USA
Julie Kselman, social worker; director of anti-trafficking services, Preble Street
Melissa A. Brennan, supervising attorney, Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project

VIP Callers:
Kara Barnies, rural program manager,Safe Voices
Kate Sternsluce, program director, CourageLives - a branch of St. Andre Home

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Jonathan P. Smith
Jonathan was born in Monsey, New York. A field trip to Washington, DC when he was in 7th grade started him on his circuitous path to a career in public radio. The trip inspired a love of politics and led to his desire to one day call DC home. After graduating from Grinnell College, he worked on a couple of campaigns in Iowa (presidential and congressional) and moved to Washington, DC.
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