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Alicia Tappan: Leading a Movement Toward Survivor-Led Change
- Organizations are increasingly involving survivors of human trafficking in leadership roles for guidance and solutions.
- Alicia Tappan, a survivor of sex trafficking, is a prominent voice advocating for survivor-led change in supporting survivors.
- As the CEO of Survivor-Led Solutions, Tappan is pioneering systems that prioritize survivor voices in leadership positions.
- Tappan launched Survivor-Led Solutions in 2023 to provide leadership development and training for organizations serving survivors.
- She is also releasing a book, 'Innocence Interrupted,' which serves as a curriculum for those working with survivors.
- Tappan's work has been nationally recognized, earning her awards and accolades for her impactful advocacy.
- She attributes her success to her family's support and prioritizes self-care through routines and hobbies like painting and yoga.
- Tappan is pursuing a Ph.D. in forensic psychology, working on a Global Survivor Leader Certification Program, and aims to establish a survivor drop-in center.
- Her mission emphasizes the importance of changing the narrative around human trafficking through survivor-led initiatives.
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