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The Ashoka Systems Change Podcast

Episode 5: Interview with Kendis Paris, founder Truckers Against Trafficking

Jul 12, 2020
45:33
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Kendis Paris, Founder of Truckers Against Trafficking, discusses mobilizing the trucking industry to fight human trafficking. She talks about building alliances with policy makers, training drivers, and advocating for policy changes. The episode explores the role of social entrepreneurs in promoting policy changes, supporting administrators, and turning people into changemakers.
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Quick takeaways

  • Training truck drivers to recognize and report human trafficking significantly aids in victim identification and law enforcement involvement.
  • Social entrepreneurs can drive policy changes by building alliances with policymakers and administrators and turning people into changemakers.

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Truckers Against Trafficking: Mobilizing Transportation Professionals to Fight Human Trafficking

Truckers Against Trafficking aims to build the largest mobile army of transportation professionals to combat human trafficking. By educating truck and bus drivers on recognizing and reporting human trafficking, the organization has facilitated over 2,000 calls leading to the identification of 1,200 victims. Highlighting the impact of training in mobilizing drivers and engaging law enforcement, the organization enhances anti-trafficking efforts nationwide.

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