Episode 228 | Just Engaging Human Trafficking Survivors

Original Release Date: November 4, 2022

In episode four of our Human Trafficking Research season, Just Science sat down with Christina Melander, a research public health analyst at RTI International, to discuss the ongoing role of human trafficking survivors in advising and guiding systems professionals.

Human trafficking systems professionals, such as researchers and policy makers, may value the opinions of those with formal academic credentials; however, real human trafficking survivors possess the experience to contribute meaningful expert information as well. Engaging in these conversations may be beneficial for survivors by providing an avenue for healing, leadership, and professional growth. Listen along as Christina discusses the ongoing effort to involve human trafficking survivors in research, the ethical challenges of survivor engagement, and her current research projects involving vulnerable populations.

This episode of Just Science is funded by RTI International’s Justice Practice Area.

Some content in this podcast may be considered sensitive and may evoke emotional responses, or may not be appropriate for younger audiences.

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Guest Biography

Christina Melander is a research public health analyst in the Victimization and Resilience Research Program in RTI International’s Division of Applied Justice Research. She has 7 years of experience conducting research with vulnerable populations, with a focus on participatory and community-based action research methodologies. Her research areas include human trafficking, sex trading, sexual violence, intimate partner violence, gender equality, and labor protections. Coming from a background in community practice social work, she brings broad community engagement skills to the field. She has led and co-led multiple projects and tasks, including qualitative and survey design, data collection, and analysis. She has extensive experience translating and disseminating research findings to multiple audiences.

Episode 228 | Just Engaging Human Trafficking Survivors

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