What Survivors Really Need After Leaving Human Trafficking Situations

Listen as survivor leader, and trafficking expert, Shamere McKenzie discusses the critical role of connection and healing after trafficking. In this clip, Shamere shares why the real work begins once a survivor leaves their trafficking situation—when providers can help individuals unpack emotional trauma, gaslighting, and trauma-bonding. She reminds us that restoring a survivor’s sense of value and worth is the foundation of recovery and the first step toward meaningful healing.