Emancipation Nation

Episode 106: Human Trafficking in Parts of Rural America

July 27, 2021 Season 2 Episode 106
Emancipation Nation
Episode 106: Human Trafficking in Parts of Rural America
Show Notes

This week we welcome a driving force in anti-trafficking work involving rural and familial trafficking, Dr. Christi Bartman. She is the founder of the "Eyes Up Appalachia" Initiative, an organization dedicated to raising awareness and creating community initiatives and partnerships to combat human trafficking in Southeastern Ohio. Learn about one of her collaborative research projects called “Vulnerability Mapping” where she worked with university students to identify areas of high vulnerability for human trafficking.