Human Trafficking: Do They Really Feel Safe?

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The third episode focuses on the after care needs of human trafficking victims.

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Episode Guests:

  • Carolyn Lumpkin

_W4A3730 (2)Carolyn Lumpkin, LCSW is the Director of Empowerment Programs at the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking(CAST), overseeing the Social Services Programs (Cast Management, Emergency Response, Youth Program, Shelter Program) and Survivor Leadership Programs (Survivor Caucus and National Survivor Network). In 2004, Carolyn was previously with CAST as a Case Manager and Shelter Night Manager, and later returned in 2016 to continue her work at CAST, now as the Director of Empowerment Programs. Prior to returning to CAST, Carolyn was the Clinical Program Manager of the Wraparound Program with Children’s Institute, Inc. in South Los Angeles. Carolyn has over 16 years of experience working with diverse populations, in both direct service and management roles. She has extensive experience providing trauma-informed mental health services in communities with high rates of poverty, crime, and violence. In addition, Carolyn implemented an integrated treatment model for adolescents with substance abuse and trauma histories in the South Los Angeles area, and has utilized multiple evidence-based treatment practices in her clinical work. Carolyn is also a trainer in vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. Carolyn received a B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley and a Masters in Social Work degree from California State University, Long Beach. Carolyn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California.

CAST Hotline #: 888-539-2373 (exclusively for LA)

National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888

  • Shelby Mitchell

Shelby Mitchell works as the Sex Trafficking Victim Advocate for the Sexual Assault Center of Family Services serving Brown, Door, Oconto and Marinette Counties. She has worked in the field of sexual violence prevention for over 11 years.  Shelby is passionate about helping those affected by sexual violence and providing the proper resources for them to begin their healing from trauma.