VIDEO: Survivors Speak at Congressional Briefing on Combating Modern Slavery
On January 27, five survivors of human trafficking spoke at a Capitol Visitors Center briefing hosted by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) and Rob Portman (D-Ohio.) In a panel discussion moderated by ATEST Director Melysa Sperber, speakers shared their valuable perspectives on what the United States must do to prevent and end modern slavery, stop treating trafficking victims as criminals, and provide critical survivor services. View highlights or the full video, below:
Briefing Highlights
Full Briefing
Content Index:
Introduction by Melysa Sperber, ATEST: 00:10
Shandra Woworuntu, Voices of Hope: 03:14
Ima Matul, Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking: 10:52
Beth Jacobs, Willow Way: 18:50
Margeaux Gray, Survivor Advocate and Artist: 24:29
James Kofi Annan, Challenging Heights: 32:43
Melysa Sperber Q&A with Panelist: 40:18
Audience Q&A: 51:10
