Episode 39: Edee’s Story: From Addiction to Recovery to Helping and Housing Survivors of Human Trafficking
Edee Franklin is a survivor of addiction and after she found freedom and recovery, she opened a safe house for survivors of human trafficking. Sanctum House is a sanctuary for survivors of human trafficking and provides housing, therapy, job and education opportunities, and so much more.
Prosecutor Kym Worthy’s Fight for Justice for Rape Victims
Detroit Prosecutor Kym Worthy found out that over 11,000 rape kits in the City of Detroit hadn’t been tested, callously put aside, unacknowledged, and un-prosecuted. Prosecutor Worthy fought for justice for these victims, tested over 11K rape kits, and brought hundreds of perpetrators to justice. And her fight for justice for rape victims continues in Detroit and nationwide.
Jada’s Story: Rising from the Ashes and Bringing Beauty to the World
Jada was addicted to drugs for many years, but finally went to rehab and got clean. She decided to go back to school and become an esthetician, because she had always loved makeup and beauty. Jada is the founder of the “Beauty from Ashes Project”, which provides beauty and spa services to women in recovery and survivors of addiction and human trafficking.