RJEC Project Red Cord Chronicles
Project Red Cord Chronicles is a podcast dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking while highlighting trauma-informed programs and services that bring hope, empowerment, and restoration to lives impacted by this crime. Each episode explores innovative outreach efforts and practical solutions that equip everyday people to help build safer communities and protect their families. Through powerful survivor stories and meaningful conversations, listeners are invited to learn, reflect, be moved, and take action. From moments that may bring tears to those that inspire laughter and motivation, this podcast reinforces a powerful truth: healing is possible, hope is real, and thriving beyond trauma can happen. Project Red Cord Chronicles shares the stories that prove it.
Episodes
⚠️ Content Advisory Statement
This episode discusses wartime sexual
violence, coercion, and historical trauma related to the “comfort
women” system during World War II. Some listeners may find
these topics distressing. We encourage you to listen at your own
pace and prioritize your well-being. Support resources are
included in the episode description.
March is Women’s History Month — a time to honor resilience,
resist...
RJEC Medical Clinic will be hosting a special Community Health Talk on March 7, 2026, focused on an important and potentially life-threatening condition—sepsis. In this episode, our medical Clinic Nurse Jelisa breaks down what sepsis is, how to recognize the warning signs, who is most at risk, and what steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones. Early detection can save lives, and knowing the symptoms cou...
Horses have an incredible ability to mirror our emotions and help us reconnect with ourselves. Healing with Horses explores the world of equine-assisted services—what it is, how it works, and why it’s so effective for mental health, trauma recovery, anxiety, and personal growth. Through expert insights and real-life stories, this podcast breaks down the science and the magic behind healing alongside horses.
Special...
Care That Heals — Trauma-Informed Support for Survivors explores why understanding trauma is essential when supporting victims and survivors of human trafficking. This episode highlights how compassionate, survivor-centered, trauma-informed care can restore dignity, build trust, and create pathways to lasting healing. Through expert insight and lived experience, listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how care that...
Welcome to this special podcast episode for the 2026 Human Trafficking Awareness Forum, held in honor of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. We came together to raise awareness, amplify survivor voices, and equip our community with knowledge that leads to action. Thank you for joining us in the fight to end human trafficking and in supporting pathways to healing, hope, and justice.
Welcome to another episode of Project Red Cord Chronicles, where we celebrate hope and support survivors in pursuing their dreams. We’re excited to introduce Kay Kay, a new artist unveiling her unique work to the public for the first time. Join us as we explore her inspiring journey and creative process.
The RJEC Medical Clinic promotes proactive health management among marginalized communities. By increasing the number of people who receive general assessments, blood pressure checks, and health education through quarterly health talk workshops and an annual health fair—all of which are intended to be family-friendly and empower the whole family—the RJEC Medical Clinic promotes general community health.
You will meet our first three students, Brayah Davis, Layla Fleming, and John Grasso, in this special episode. They helped create the Hands of Hope Banner, which was given to Whoopy Matewere, National Coordinator of The Eye of a Child, when she visited RJEC. The students explain what it means to them to be involved in this project and offer messages of hope to the children of Malawi, Africa. Don't miss this special ...
You will meet Whoopy Matewere, National Coordinator of The Eye of a Child, a partner organization of The RJEC Global Initiative in Malawi, Africa. Don't miss this unique episode, in which Whoopy will present an update on the RJEC Global Initiative's progress in Malawi, Africa to date. Whoopy will also discuss her experiences while visiting RJEC for a three-week Mentorship and Training program as part of the RJE...
Join Dr. Mary Weems, Ph.D. on this exclusive episode, as she discusses the special "Socks" screening taking place at RJEC on Human Trafficking Awareness Day, January 11, 2024 from 6p-8p.
In this Project Red Cord Chronicles episode, you will meet Jackie Stevenson from Spirit of Leadership at Pebble Ledge Ranch. you will learn about the incredible annual retreat she offers to clients of RJEC. This retreat includes powerful interactions with her exceptional horses and other animals at the ranch, as well as connecting with nature through creative and empowering activities. We are grateful to our benefacto...
Join us for an inspiring episode as we explore the Cleveland Institute of Art Creativity Works program and meet Amber Kempthorn- Professor/Advisor and Jules Ahern, a student who has created a series of paintings to support the mission of RJEC. Learn how Jules organized this project with the help of the Fenn Educational Fund and the G.R. Lincoln Family Foundation and hear about the upcoming unveiling of these art pieces a...
Joining us for this month's podcast is Maxwell Matewere, a Malawian crime prevention expert with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Listen as Maxwell shares his two decades of experience in the anti-human trafficking field. We'll discuss Malawi's commitment to join RJEC's Global Initiative in the fight against Human Trafficking. Don't miss this groundbreaking episode!
In this podcast episode you will meet Jalisa Gross, LPN, the newest addition to RJEC's team. She was hired as a contracted nurse through a generous two-year grant from Three Arches Foundation and will be providing free screenings and assessments to victims of human trafficking and sexual assault. Jalisa will also be sharing information about the new mobile clinic services for street outreach, and how the RJEC Clinic...
In this month's podcast interview, you will meet Carolyn Kinkoph, a parent and phenomenal woman who will share her journey as a parent of a human trafficking victim -- the struggles, challenges and the eventual loss of her daughter. You will learn the amazing things she is doing in the fight against human trafficking and keeping her daughter's memory alive. Don't miss this powerful podcast!
Take a journey into the joy of plants...Just like you, every plant has a story.
The RJEC Plant Club is a plant-dominated environment purposefully designed to facilitate interaction with the healing elements of nature and to enjoy the beauty and joy of nurturing plantlife. In this episode, you will hear from Traci - Plant Club facilitator; Lori - Owner of Recreational Pots and Plants and Theresa - RJEC client an...
The Global Initiative was developed to share innovative ideas on how RJEC's treatment and outreach models can be used to fight the crime of human trafficking globally through teamwork, technology connections- webinars, conferences, virtual classrooms. Additionally, this initiative helps to provide professional development opportunities for organizations, medical schools, etc to join forces and work to combat human ...
In this episode, listeners will hear stories from several long time RJEC supporters, staff, survivors, board members and Renee Jones herself to learn all about the wonderful history, journey and progress of Renee Jones Empowerment Center over the last 20 years!
Special guests include:
This special podcast was recorded on location at the 7th Annual Collinwood Resource & Empowerment Fair on August 13, 2022 in partnership with our host, Peoples Church of God In Christ. Learn about how RJEC’s partnership with this church has made an amazing impact in this community for over seven years, while also becoming a location for our monthly Project Red Cord Night Out street outreach for the past two years. ...
Tune in to hear from the 2022 Breaking The Chains of Human Trafficking Gala Award Recipients and learn the unique ways each award recipient is contributing to the Fight Against Human Trafficking.
Business Impact Award: Beverage Distributors Inc-Rita Gaertner- Director of Marketing
Social Justice Impact Award: Stasek Group - EXP Realty- Albie Stasek
Distinguished Professional Contribution Awa...
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