In this conversation, Erin Williamson from Love 146 discusses the organization's core values of defiant hope and unfiltered joy, emphasizing the importance of trauma-informed care in supporting youth who have experienced trafficking. She highlights the necessity of a collective effort in addressing these complex issues and the role of policy in protecting victims. The discussion also touches on the importance of teaching consent and navigating relationships, as well as how the public can support change through awareness and advocacy.
Erin Williamson is the Chief Programs & Strategy Officer at Love146, where she’s spent over a decade fighting child trafficking through trauma-informed care, prevention education, and survivor advocacy. With 20+ years in the field, Erin brings deep insight into protecting vulnerable youth and driving policy change—while balancing her role as a parent and education advocate. Erin holds a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) from American University & is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Learn more
https://www.facebook.com/love146.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-williamson-5b88b58b
Chapters
00:00 Defiant Hope and Unfiltered Joy in Action
05:03 The Importance of Trauma-Informed Care
09:13 The Collective Effort in Addressing Trafficking
15:42 Navigating Complex Relationships and Boundaries
21:26 Teaching Consent Across Generations
27:58 Rethinking Child Autonomy and Rights
33:11 The Role of Policy in Supporting Victims
39:50 How the Public Can Support Change
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