FAQ: Do you have a board or organization to which you are accountable?
Yes, there is a small group of individuals who have committed to be mindful of Relentless, its vision and objectives; hold Relentless accountable; and help give some general guidance and direction on regular basis.
FAQ: How can I get involved, get Relentless?
You can get Relentless in your own neighborhood or city by becoming aware of injustices around you. You can act locally for global impact by making informed choices when you shop – environmentally sustainable, not made by slave labor, etc.There are probably others who have already formed a local action group, organization or a chapter
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FAQ: A lot of what you do seems focused on women & kids. Do you work with men & boys as well?
Great question! Yes, males, as well as transgender people, are also frequently victims of exploitation, either for sexual or labor work. I have opportunities to work with men and boys, because there aren’t as many organizations working with these groups. This is a pervasive and serious problem because men and boys suffer just as women
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FAQ: Does Relentless rescue victims of trafficking?
Relentless does not actively “rescue” people, as in going into brothels and taking out the child sex slaves. However, Relentless does partner with organizations that do and helps inform those involved about the immediate and long term care of the survivors.
FAQ: Is human trafficking on the increase or is it just as bad as it has always been?
This is a difficult question to answer and I have not yet found any resource that answers this question well. It seems to be on the rise, but I suspect that a lot of the recent surge in numbers of victims, identification of trafficking rings, and prosecution of perpetrators is due to our increased awareness
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FAQ: When you do “health trainings” what do you talk about and why?
Before giving a workshop, I always first ask about what they want training on and how they will use the knowledge. I try to assess their present fund knowledge on that topic, and then prepare the information. The topics may span the range of medicine, but usually include infectious diseases, reproductive health, and mental health
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FAQ: With whom do you work (i.e. people, organizations, etc)?
Relentless partners with organizations with whom there are shared interests and goals for health work in their counter-trafficking projects. While not an explicit requirement for partnership, these organizations all tend to be faith-based, and recommendations come by word of mouth, networking at conferences or mutual acquaintances. The organizations may be large, involving a multi-faceted scope
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FAQ: Where does your work take you and what does your work look like at the various places?
The need for health specialists in counter-trafficking efforts is great and the recognition of the need is increasing. Visiting on location allows for a much better perspective of the place, the people, the reality of health care, etc. The work may take place in shelters, red-light districts, brothels; and also areas of slums or villages
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