She Fights

Toya Kaplan: Awareness, Healing, and the Fight to Protect Children

Heather Winkeljohn Season 1 Episode 1

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*** This episode discusses sensitive topics related to abuse and exploitation. Listener discretion is advised ***

In the premiere episode of She Fights, host Heather Winkeljohn speaks with Toya Kaplan, a community advocate dedicated to the prevention of child trafficking in the United States.

Toya shares insight into how trafficking operates, why awareness and education are critical, and what individuals and communities can do to help protect vulnerable children. She also reflects on her personal journey of healing after overcoming abuse and generational trauma, and how reclaiming her voice became part of her mission.

Learn more about Toya Kaplan’s work: (website)

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