Hey there, I'm Julie Slattery and you're listening to Java with Julie.

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to hit that subscribe button. January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and we're glad

to be part of bringing that to light here on job with Julie. So my guest today is Rebecca

Bender. Rebecca Bender is a human trafficking survivor who now helps groups like the FBI,

Homeland Security, medical professionals and prosecutors better understand the underground world

of human trafficking. She shares her story in her new book, In Pursuit of

Love, and we'll link to that on our podcast page. It's really an excellent read. I think you're

going to be struck by how relatable Rebecca is. She really could be your next door neighbor.

In our conversation today, you'll hear how Rebecca first was trafficked, and she's also going to share a bit about the mindset of a trafficking victim and why leaving isn't as simple as we often assume it would be.

Let's jump into my conversation with Rebecca Bender.

Rebecca, I get so many books in my mailbox every week. I probably get like 10 books a week.

Wow.

Yeah, just from publicists and things like that. And usually I just skim through books because that's all I have time to do.

But I recently got your book in pursuit of love, and I'm reading every word.

Oh.

It is really, really fascinating. Thank you. Well done. So, and your story is fascinating. Your life is

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