Human Trafficking is a grave problem in America and likely in your city. Misinformation, manipulation, and demand allow human trafficking to flourish in the shadows. Our goal at The US Institute Against Human Trafficking is to end human trafficking in America by educating citizens and lawmakers, disrupting sex trade activities and demand, and partnering with like-minded organizations to fight human trafficking together. In this podcast, survivors will tell their stories and truths about human trafficking and share what is actively decreasing human trafficking. By listening to this podcast, you are learning how you can grow your community to unite against human trafficking. This war will not be won overnight, but it can be won together.
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Human Trafficking is a grave problem in America and likely in your city. Misinformation, manipulation, and demand allow human trafficking to flourish in the shadows. Our goal at The US Institute Against Human Trafficking is to end human trafficking in America by educating citizens and lawmakers, disrupting sex trade activities and demand, and partnering with like-minded organizations to fight human trafficking together. In this podcast, survivors will tell their stories and truths about human trafficking and share what is actively decreasing human trafficking. By listening to this podcast, you are learning how you can grow your community to unite against human trafficking. This war will not be won overnight, but it can be won together.
New Leadership, Same Mission: USIAHT's Vision for Ending Human Trafficking in America
Trafficking Free America
52 minutes
3 months ago
New Leadership, Same Mission: USIAHT's Vision for Ending Human Trafficking in America
In this deeply personal and powerful episode of the Trafficking Free America Podcast, co-host Jeremy Hicks sits down with Oree Freeman, the new Executive Director of the U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking. A survivor-turned-national-advocate, Audrey opens up about her journey from trauma to healing—and her bold vision for transforming the anti-trafficking movement.
They discuss Kevin Malone's transition to a federal role, the evolution of public understanding around trafficking, and what's next for the organization and this podcast. Oree lays out a roadmap for survivor leadership, trauma-informed training, and how YOU can get involved.
🔔 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to join the mission of creating a Trafficking Free America.
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – "You think I want to feel weak?" — Audrey gets real about the weight of reliving trauma
00:28 – Meet Oree Freeman: New Executive Director of USIAHT
01:44 – How Kevin & Marilyn Malone helped Oree go from survivor to servant leader
03:22 – Real relationships = real impact
05:06 – Building a championship team to end human trafficking
07:08 – The shift: from seeing trafficking as "too big" to something everyone can fight
08:26 – Kevin Malone joins HHS under RFK Jr. to advise on national trafficking strategy
10:36 – Oree's new vision: boots-on-the-ground + survivor-led leadership
16:21 – Why education must come before action
21:22 – 15 years ago: No language for "trafficking"—only "prostitution"
29:06 – Why we don't "rescue" survivors—we walk with them through restoration
50:16 – What is an "Abolitionist Supporter"? And how you can become one today
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Trafficking Free America
Human Trafficking is a grave problem in America and likely in your city. Misinformation, manipulation, and demand allow human trafficking to flourish in the shadows. Our goal at The US Institute Against Human Trafficking is to end human trafficking in America by educating citizens and lawmakers, disrupting sex trade activities and demand, and partnering with like-minded organizations to fight human trafficking together. In this podcast, survivors will tell their stories and truths about human trafficking and share what is actively decreasing human trafficking. By listening to this podcast, you are learning how you can grow your community to unite against human trafficking. This war will not be won overnight, but it can be won together.
