SERVICES
A leading national expert, Joy has been called on to provide testimony, consultation, subject matter expertise, and training for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, University of Minnesota, Mayo Clinic, and other diverse stakeholders.
Joy is trained by the Department of Homeland Security and holds multiple certifications, including My Life, My Choice Survivor Mentor Certification, and Peer Recovery Specialist by the State of Minnesota.
She currently serves as an advisory board member for the AEquitas “Just Exits Initiative”, Truckers Against Trafficking, International Association of Chiefs of Police “IACP” as well as the University of Minnesota’s Modeling Effective Network Disruptions.
Examples of Training, Keynote, and Consulting Services and Topics
Please inquire if you have questions or are looking for another topic or service.
Training/Education & Awareness
Training can be customized for your specific event or organization.
Training topics may include:
Human Trafficking - Victim Mindset: This foundational session provides a deep dive into the psychological and emotional dynamics that shape the mindset of human trafficking victims. Attendees will gain insight into the ways traffickers manipulate and exploit trauma, fear, and dependency to create invisible chains that keep victims trapped. By understanding the victim mindset, participants will learn to recognize the signs of trafficking, offer more empathetic support, and play a vital role in empowering survivors to break free from cycles of exploitation.
Intersectionality of Substance Use and Exploitation: This presentation highlights the often-overlooked connection between substance use and human trafficking. We will explore how traffickers use addiction as both a tool for control and a weapon against those battling substance dependency, further trapping them in exploitative situations. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how these issues intersect, practical strategies for supporting vulnerable individuals, and the importance of integrating trauma-informed care into recovery and anti-trafficking efforts.
Poverty & Homelessness - The Impact of Vulnerabilities: This talk addresses the systemic vulnerabilities created by poverty and homelessness, and how these factors make individuals prime targets for traffickers. Through a detailed analysis of economic inequality, lack of access to education, and inadequate social safety nets, we will explore how these conditions create an environment where trafficking thrives. Attendees will learn how addressing root causes such as economic instability and housing insecurity can reduce the likelihood of exploitation and contribute to broader anti-trafficking efforts
Dismantling Systems that Enable Human Trafficking: In this session, we take a critical look at the larger societal structures that allow human trafficking to flourish. From the gaps in law enforcement, legal frameworks, and social services to the economic and political systems that perpetuate inequality, this presentation will explore the ways in which human trafficking is enabled and sustained. Participants will gain actionable insights into how we can dismantle these systems, advocating for policy change, stronger enforcement, and community-driven solutions that protect vulnerable populations from exploitation.
Other Areas of Expertise:
Survivor Leadership and Mentoring & Working with Survivors Professionally
Community Outreach/Street Outreach
Culturally Specific Considerations (African American and American Indian)
Demand & Pimp Culture -- Buying and Selling and Recruitment
Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Response – Recidivism and the ongoing cycle of incarceration, Victimization, Record Expungement, Charges
Building Resilient Communities and Community Member Response
Healthcare Worker Response and Identification
Client-centered Trauma-informed Programs and Services and Group Facilitation
Addiction, Relapse, and Recovery
Keynote & Conference Workshops
Keynotes and Panel Discussions can be customized for your specific event or organization.
Fragments of Joy – My Story (and accompanying book)
Keynotes tailored to the topics above
Or a customized topic for your conference and event
Subject Matter Expert Consulting & Advising
Consultation on the development, implementation and operation of shelter, housing, and drop-in center programs (DV, Treatment, Sexual Exploitation)
Curriculum design
Research projects
Outreach and data gathering
Advisory boards, panels, and councils
Criminal Justice Considerations
Forensic Interviewing
Has been a Certified My Life My Choice Facilitator
Expert Witness Testimony on sex trafficking cases
