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Voices for Freedom: An Anti-Trafficking Podcast

Voices for Freedom: An Anti-Trafficking Podcast

by Our Rescue

Non-Profit True Crime

Season 1

If Not Us, Then Who? I Albert de la Huerta I Ep. 11

· Albert de la Huerta is the Regional Director of Operations for OUR Rescue’s work in Latin America. He shares multiple harrowing stories from the field, including how he helped arrest Dutch pedophiles that wanted to legalize sex between minors & adults. Albert also explains why predators often choose rural areas and the role of gangs in human trafficking. Listen now!

How A Dog Helped Catch Jared Fogle I Voices for Freedom I Ep. 10

Todd Jordan, of Jordan Detection K9, shares how an Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9 he trained helped find evidence to convict former Subway sandwich spokesman Jared Fogle. Todd shares intriguing details from the search, how his trained ESD K9s support survivors, and a whole lot more. Listen now!

'I Was Trafficked By My Mother’ I Voices for Freedom I Ep. 09

June did not know she was trafficked by her mom until she watched a documentary about human trafficking. She talks about this moment of realization, her story, and why being trauma-informed is not a skill but a way of life. Now chairman of the OUR Rescue Survivor Advisory Board, she speaks about its purpose. Listen now!

Ritual Sexual Abuse I Casey Gilboy I Ep. 08

Casey Gilboy is a board member and survivor advocate at Relentless Hope. She explains what ritual abuse is and why most survivors don’t deal with the trauma until later in life. Casey also shares the importance of speaking up, how anyone can be a support system, and the work her organization is doing to create legislative changes in Utah. Listen now!

Oklahoma’s Four-Legged Hero I Lt. John Haning & Rosco I Ep. 06

Lt. John Haning joins the show to describe why Rosco, his Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9 and law enforcement partner, is such a special dog. Interestingly, he shares how the Labrador Retriever keeps his skills sharp to protect children from predators. Haning also gives a glimpse into Rosco’s home life, where he is a beloved family member and friend. Listen now!

Is the Super Bowl to Blame? | Ep. 05

Hosts Matt Osborne and Jessica Mass discuss the concern of human trafficking around the Super Bowl. They also devote time to talk about grooming in the United States, the porn industry, and ideas of a long-term solution to these issues plaguing society. Listen now!

Human Trafficking in Prisons | Michele Snyder | Ep. 04

Michele Snyder, President of Empowered to Change International, dives deep into unaddressed topics. This includes how women are trafficked in prisons, the existence of therapeutic courts, and how faith is addressed in survivor care. She also shares two trafficking stories, showing that the crime happens in unexpected ways. Listen now!

The Eyes Don’t See what the Mind Doesn’t Know | Ep. 03

Our Rescue’s CEO Tammy Lee, sits down to share why she is excited to lead the organization into its bold future. She also gives insight on how Our is evolving to better assist survivors and drive the mission forward. Listen now!

I Took an Anime Class to Catch a Pedophile | Undercover Operator "Alex" | Ep. 02

This episode features OUR Rescue operator “Alex” as he shares his experience going undercover in Southeast Asia to help catch a child predator and identify the minor that was being sexually exploited. At the request of law enforcement, Alex and the regional team at OUR made a critical difference in this case. Listen now! Voices for Freedom Ep. 02

She Slipped Me This Note: "Help Us, Please!" | Matt Osborne & Jessica Mass | Ep. 01

In our premiere episode, hosts Matt Osborne and Jessica Mass introduce themselves and recount the experiences that led them to OUR Rescue. Additionally, they share details from Operation Sage’s Prayer, a daring rescue mission that took place in Haiti. Both feared for their lives but courageously fought through corruption and adversity to free 10 Venezuelan women from human traffickers. Listen now to hear Matt & Jessica share their most impactful experiences so far at OUR Rescue.. Voices for Freedom Ep. 01