KP: You talked about how your ultimate goal is to work for an international non-profit focusing on public health. If we’re taking a look into the future, what have you accomplished in this position? AH: “If I could help, not only implement policy, but also implement solutions that are tangible and relate to health disparities that would be ideal. I see myself on a global scale, making sure people have access to the proper healthcare and resources to successfully live their lives however that may be, and delivering the respect that they deserve in that process.” KP: What does it mean to you to be the coverstar for Measure? AH: “Well, I think I was a little taken aback just because I was like ‘Who? Me?’ I don’t think I am anyone special. But, to me, being on the cover means I have the opportunity to raise awareness for all of the causes I am working towards. It really is a privilege to be on the cover, there are so many amazing people here at Marist.” KP: Is there anything we didn’t touch upon that you would like to address? AH: “Students looking for internships, look into nonprofit work especially relating to social justice. It is really important because we are all getting something out of Marist, so we need to make sure we are giving back a piece of what we are getting.” Human trafficking involves the force, fraud or coercion of individuals for labor or sex. The $150 billion industry is so widespread, even in comparison to the drug industry, because a person can be sold multiple times, but a drug can only be sold once. Human trafficking is most commonly seen in relationships where a power dynamic allows one individual to manipulate another, resulting in their dehumanization and mistreatment. It is common in every state and can happen to individuals from all walks of life. Survivors of trafficking are immensely strong individuals who are capable of reaching their full potential. Walk Her Home’s mission is to “raise awareness of the factors that drive demand for trafficking and support the restoration of victim-survivors of sexual exploitation.”
The National Trafficking Sheltered Alliance (NTSA) has the mission of “enhancing services and increasing access to care for survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation.”
For more information visit their websites at walkherhome.org and shelteredalliance.org.
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