Episode 121: Epstein, Grooming, Trafficking and the Survivor PowerWomen creating change! Part 4 of 4

About this episode

Lara Blume McGee and Sharlene Rochard share their experiences as survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and discuss the impact of their trauma.

Lara Blume McGee and Sharlene Rochard, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, sit down with Claire Brown to discuss their harrowing experiences, how they escaped Epstein's abuse, and the lasting trauma caused by one of history's most notorious sex traffickers. This is the fourth of four segments sharing their journey and truth. If you or someone you know may be a victim of human trafficking, help is available. Visit The National Human Trafficking Hotline to report trafficking, get support, and learn more about the warning signs: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/report-trafficking

People in this episode

Host: Claire Brown

Guests: Lara Blume McGee, Sharlene Rochard

Topics covered

• survivor stories
• human trafficking
• abuse
• trauma
• advocacy
• empowerment

Keywords

• Jeffrey Epstein
• human trafficking
• survivor
• abuse
• trauma
• advocacy
• empowerment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The National Human Trafficking Hotline

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