413 - The Historical Trauma That Lives Amongst Us.

Thursday: February 27th 2025 | 2 PM PST |

Guest:
Dr. Stephany Powell

Show Highlights
A sit-down conversation with Dr. Stephany Powell – Chief Educator and Senior Advisor at Positive Change Consultants, Leading expert on human trafficking, Adjunct Assistant Professor at Los Angeles Trade Technical College and USC, and Author.

We all have been affected in some way by generational historical trauma.

African American collective trauma has been passed down through generations and has impacted our lives

Some studies suggest Trauma can stay in our DNA.

Although intergenerational can be a learned behavior we can change the course.

Biography
Dr. Stephany Powell is a leading expert on human trafficking with a distinguished 30-year career as a Sergeant in the LAPD’s Vice unit. As the former Vice President and Director of Law Enforcement Training and Survivor Services at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, she provided crucial training to law enforcement nationwide. Following her retirement, she spearheaded Journey Out, a nonprofit aiding victims of human trafficking, significantly expanding its reach.

Dr. Powell is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Los Angeles Trade Technical College and USC, and her expertise has been featured in PBS documentaries and HLN. She has educated over 12,000 professionals and authored key resources on human trafficking, including “My Choice, My Body, My Rules” and “Teaching Beautiful Brilliant Black Girls.” Recognized internationally, she continues to consult and train law enforcement on human trafficking and related issues.
Website
https://changeconsultants.org/about/
Social Media
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephany-powell-ed-d-02b3b951/
 

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