Montana's Peer Network
Montana's Peer Network
Missing Murdered Indigenous People
Missing Murdered Indigenous People
Missing Murdered Indigenous People
Thursday 11th November 2021
Jim Haney and Leah discuss human trafficking, behavioral health, and the Missing Murdered Indigenous People Task Force on 'Recovery Talks'.
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Get the buttons here!Leah's Story: Battling Human Trafficking and Behavioral Health Issues
A lot of people don't know that some of the bills that were passed were to protect women and children on the reservation, not off, and so a lady by the name of Shanna Bullock Chisholm developed this organization and then volunteered The Last Three Years and This Past February it became a 501c3.
What happens when behavioral health intersects with the harrowing world of human trafficking? In this compelling episode of 'Recovery Talks', Jim Haney, the executive director of Montana's Peer Network, sits down with Leah to discuss the Missing Murdered Indigenous People Task Force. Leah brings a deeply personal perspective to the conversation, having survived human trafficking herself.
She shares her journey and how she connected with Shanna Bullock Chisholm, who founded the task force to protect vulnerable women and children on reservations. The discussion touches on the devastating impact of the opioid crisis, emphasizing how it fuels trafficking and the importance of recognizing the signs. Leah and Jim also explore the eight dimensions of wellness, offering practical skills to help prevent individuals from falling prey to trafficking.
They highlight the vital role of peer support in recovery and how Native American culture enriches peer support training. This episode is a powerful reminder of the resilience and strength found within communities facing unimaginable challenges.