RJEC Project Red Cord Chronicles
Project Red Cord Chronicles is a podcast dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking while highlighting trauma-informed programs and services that bring hope, empowerment, and restoration to lives impacted by this crime. Each episode explores innovative outreach efforts and practical solutions that equip everyday people to help build safer communities and protect their families.
Through powerful survivor stories and meaningful conversations, listeners are invited to learn, reflect, be moved, and take action. From moments that may bring tears to those that inspire laughter and motivation, this podcast reinforces a powerful truth: healing is possible, hope is real, and thriving beyond trauma can happen. Project Red Cord Chronicles shares the stories that prove it.
Episodes
20 episodes
2026 Human Trafficking Awareness Forum
Welcome to this special podcast episode for the 2026 Human Trafficking Awareness Forum, held in honor of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. We came together to raise awareness, amplify survivor voices, and equip our community with know...
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52:03
Lines of Resilience
Welcome to another episode of Project Red Cord Chronicles, where we celebrate hope and support survivors in pursuing their dreams. We’re excited to introduce Kay Kay, a new artist unveiling her unique work to the public for the first time...
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20:46
RJEC Medical Clinic March 2025
The RJEC Medical Clinic promotes proactive health management among marginalized communities. By increasing the number of people who receive general assessments, blood pressure checks, and health education through quarterly health talk workshops...
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19:11
Hands of Hope Project
You will meet our first three students, Brayah Davis, Layla Fleming, and John Grasso, in this special episode. They helped create the Hands of Hope Banner, which was given to Whoopy Matewere, National Coordinator of The Eye of a Child, when she...
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11:59
RJEC Global Initiative in Malawi, Africa Update-Whoopy Matewere, National Coordinator of The Eye of a Child, comes to the US to visit RJEC
You will meet Whoopy Matewere, National Coordinator of The Eye of a Child, a partner organization of The RJEC Global Initiative in Malawi, Africa. Don't miss this unique episode, in which Whoopy will pre...
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12:24
Dr. Mary Weems: In honor of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
Join Dr. Mary Weems, Ph.D. on this exclusive episode, as she discusses the special "Socks" screening taking place at RJEC on Human Trafficking Awareness Day, January 11, 2024 from 6p-8p.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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9:17
RJEC's Annual Retreat for Victims & Survivors of Human Trafficking at Pebble Ledge Ranch
In this Project Red Cord Chronicles episode, you will meet Jackie Stevenson from Spirit of Leadership at Pebble Ledge Ranch. you will learn about the incredible annual retreat she offers to clients of RJEC. This retreat includes pow...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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20:41
Celebrating Art Through Collaboration: The Cleveland Institute of Art and RJEC
Join us for an inspiring episode as we explore the Cleveland Institute of Art Creativity Works program and meet Amber Kempthorn- Professor/Advisor and Jules Ahern, a student who has created a series of paintings to support the mission of...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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28:09
Malawi, Africa: The first country to join RJEC Global Initiative in the Fight Against Human Trafficking
Joining us for this month's podcast is Maxwell Matewere, a Malawian crime prevention expert with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Listen as Maxwell shares his two decades of experience in the anti-human trafficking field. We'll discuss...
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21:05
RJEC Medical Clinic Receives Funding to Expand Services
In this podcast episode you will meet Jalisa Gross, LPN, the newest addition to RJEC's team. She was hired as a contracted nurse through a generous two-year grant from Three Arches Foundation and will be providing free screenings and assessment...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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10:44
A Survivor Parent's Journey
In this month's podcast interview, you will meet Carolyn Kinkoph, a parent and phenomenal woman who will share her journey as a parent of a human trafficking victim -- the struggles, challenges and the eventual loss of her daughter. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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23:11
RJEC PLANT CLUB
Take a journey into the joy of plants...Just like you, every plant has a story.The RJEC Plant Club is a plant-dominated environment purposefully designed to facilitate interaction with the healing elements of nature and to enjoy the bea...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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Renee Jones Empowerment Center's Global Initiative
The Global Initiative was developed to share innovative ideas on how RJEC's treatment and outreach models can be used to fight the crime of human trafficking globally through teamwork, technology connections- webinars, conferences, virtual clas...
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13:10
EP 07- RJEC Special 20th Anniversary Edition
In this episode, listeners will hear stories from several long time RJEC supporters, staff, survivors, board members and Renee Jones herself to learn all about the wonderful history, journey and progress of Renee Jones Empowerment Center ove...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:14:40
Project Red Cord Partnerships - Bringing Hope & Resources to a Community in Need
This special podcast was recorded on location at the 7th Annual Collinwood Resource & Empowerment Fair on August 13, 2022 in partnership with our host, Peoples Church of God In Christ. Learn about how RJEC’s partnership with this chur...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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18:30
2022 Breaking The Chains of Human Trafficking Gala Award Recipients
Tune in to hear from the 2022 Breaking The Chains of Human Trafficking Gala Award Recipients and learn the unique ways each award recipient is contributing to the Fight Against Human Trafficking. Business Impact Award
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32:02
Unique Project Red Cord Model at Springhill Apartments in Akron, OH.
Learn about the unique two year Project Red Cord Model at Springhill Apartments in Akron, Ohio. Meet Demetria, one of the members of The Project Red Cord Committee at Springhill Apartments in Akron, Ohio. She and Renee will di...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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20:42
Becoming Triumphant Despite All Odds
Project Red Cord Chronicles Episode 03: Becoming Triumphant Despite All OddsMeet Alexis, a Survivor who shares her journey of becoming triumphant in rebuilding her life despite all odds. You don't want to miss this podcast episode!
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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27:12
Art Exhibit Explores The Healing Journey of a Survivor - E02
This podcast features a first-time interview with survivor, Valeria. We will discuss the art healing playbook that was developed to help her along her healing journey where she is preparing to have her own Art Show. Through ea...
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29:03
RJEC Project Red Cord Chronicles - Introductions
Project Red Cord Chronicles is a Podcast dedicated to raise awareness of human trafficking while sharing the journey of trauma informed programs and services being used to bring hope, empowerment, and restoration to those whose lives have been ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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