52. What Does It Really Take to Support Survivors of Sex Trafficking? | Sara Johnson & Rita Caviness

In this powerful episode of Going Rogue 2.0, host Melissa Myers sits down with Sara Johnson, Executive Director, and Rita Caviness, Director of Education and Community Engagement, from The Hope Project — a nonprofit based in Muskegon, Michigan dedicated to supporting survivors of sex trafficking in West Michigan and beyond.

Sara and Rita open up about their personal journeys with the organization, the realities of human trafficking happening right here in our own communities, and the life-changing services The Hope Project provides — from counseling and mentoring to recovery coaching and safe housing. They also share a heartbreaking and eye-opening story of a survivor who stood beneath her own missing poster in a grocery store while no one noticed.

Whether you're looking to volunteer, donate, pray, or simply learn more, this episode will inspire you to open your eyes, take action, and make a difference.

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⏰ Timecodes:
00:00 – Introduction: A survivor's story that will stop you in your tracks
03:54 – What is sex trafficking and what does it really look like?
08:22 – The meaning behind H.O.P.E. and how the organization began
20:47 – The Lakeshore Human Trafficking Task Force and community collaboration
22:29 – How to access services or refer someone in need
32:03 – Key takeaways: See something, say something — and get MAD (Mentor, Advocate, Donate)

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