Noel Gomez on “All the Way Authentic” Podcast

OPS founder and staff member Noel Gomez talks with OPS board member Kevin P. Henry in his podcast “All the Way Authentic.” Noel discusses commercial sexual exploitation, sex trafficking, preventing the exploitation of youth, ways to support survivors as they leave the life, and the book she is writing.

Below is a description from the show:

Noel Gomez knows from experience the danger and emotional trauma of being a victim of Human Trafficking. Today, she stands tall as a survivor and has spent years helping youth and women who have gotten out of "The Life." Noel is the co-founder of the Organization of Prostitution Survivors in Seattle, Washington. She talks candidly about the signs that someone is being trafficked and shares her wisdom on how to help survivors re-adjust and acclimate to a new life in society after they escape their trafficker.

Noel has unmatched knowledge and expertise around supporting commercially sexually exploited women, and especially understanding and responding to the needs of girls and other youth. In this episode she weaves her brilliant insight into these issue alongside her own experiences and history.

After you listen, be sure to check out the King County CSEC Task Force Podcast episodes that feature other OPS staff and partners, including advocates Chelsea Olsen and SarahAnn Harris Hamilton.