Every day, people are trafficked into slavery and vulnerable to violence. International Justice Mission (IJM) works around the world to free people trapped in slavery and violence. Come learn how we’re elevating survivor voices and leadership to accelerate the protection of people who are vulnerable to violence. Holistic, trauma-informed aftercare is also critical to survivors’ restoration and key to decreasing their chances of becoming victims again. These two essential elements will help people thrive and live the full, hopeful, and abundant lives that God intends.
Michele Lee’s expertise in understanding the impact of trauma on the individual and the collective was shaped by her personal experience with the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center—the first day of her psychology internship at New York University. Michele has a long history of providing services for those who are vulnerable and have experienced trauma, first as a provider of mental health services and now through her service with International Justice Mission (IJM), a global organization partnering with local justice systems to end violence against people living in poverty.