In this replay of our Trafficking Free America Podcast, we continue our deep dive into what it truly takes to launch and sustain a safe home for survivors of human trafficking in the U.S. Host Jeremy Hicks is joined again by Brandy Cristafulli, founder of Life Recaptured, to unpack the critical importance of training, preparation, and partnership. This episode reveals why heart alone isn't enough — and how skipping essential preparation can actually do more harm than good. If you're considering opening a safe home or want to support one effectively, this conversation is essential. 🎧 Part 2 of our Safe Home Training Series 🌐 Learn more: https://www.usiaht.org 💙 Support Life Recaptured: https://www.liferecaptured.org ❤️ Become an Abolitionist: https://www.usiaht.org/give ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to the replay: Why training is the most critical first step 00:36 – Brandy shares her early experiences with spiritual warfare 01:21 – The unseen cost of starting and running a safe home 02:12 – Who trained Brandy? The role of Selah Freedom 03:05 – How working with law enforcement changed everything 04:23 – The trauma survivors face — and why training saves lives 06:03 – "Don't do this without preparation" — advice from a seasoned pastor 07:08 – The financial and emotional cost of running a safe home 08:24 – The beauty of healing: Teaching music, finances, and dignity 09:53 – Core values and boundaries: How Life Recaptured maintains safety 10:46 – How the program phases work: From assessment to empowerment 12:25 – Why there's no time limit for healing 13:26 – Step one: Get trained by the right people (Selah Freedom and others) 14:12 – Collaborating with law enforcement, hospitals, courts, and schools 16:29 – Introducing the Tyler Court: A trauma-informed legal system 17:38 – Why many survivors say "no" at first — and how patience changes lives 19:00 – What it actually costs to run a safe home (and why support is vital) 22:24 – Building trust: From a secret location to national referrals 23:32 – USIAHT curriculum going into 69,000 students in Brevard County 25:12 – Is it worth $100,000 per survivor? Yes. And here's why. 28:05 – You don't work this by emotion—you work it by preparation 29:17 – The brutal truth: Most survivors in this home are from local families 💡 What You'll Learn * Training saves lives — compassion without preparation can be dangerous * Law enforcement & trauma care must be integrated from day one * $600,000 a year, 7 beds filled — why quality survivor care is expensive * Boundaries and phases make or break long-term survivor success * Most victims aren't kidnapped — they're trafficked by family or boyfriends * Collaboration is essential — from courts to schools to sheriffs 🎙 Want to support the mission? ✅ Like, comment, and share this episode ✅ Give monthly to a local safe home ✅ Start your training journey today with USIAHT & Selah Freedom #TraffickingFreeAmerica #ReplayEpisode #SafeHomeTraining #BrandyCristafulli #LifeRecaptured #USIAHT #HumanTraffickingAwareness #StartASafeHome #SurvivorCare #PodcastSeries #JeremyHicks