Listen to this episode on Spotify
Season 2 — Episode 5
On this episode of EmpowHER, Tanya Dempsey and Nicole Graham sit down with Korin Hoffman-Arkin, Director of Survivor Care and Outreach at The Polaris Project, to discuss the realities of human trafficking and the systems that shape survivor outcomes.
With over a decade of experience in the anti-trafficking field, Korin shares insights from her work on the National Human Trafficking Hotline, her approach to survivor-centered care, and the broader structural challenges that make this issue complex and persistent.
This conversation explores how awareness, policy, and community-based solutions intersect, and why housing and access to resources play a critical role in supporting survivors.
In this episode, they discuss:
- The definition of human trafficking and how it differs from common misconceptions
- The realities of hotline work and supporting survivors in real time
- How survivors exit trafficking and the importance of community support
- Barriers to stability, including housing, financial systems, and access to services
___________________________________________________
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, share, and continue the conversation with us. To catch up on past episodes or stay updated with new ones, visit //csgadvisors.com/podcast or follow us on Spotify.
If there’s a topic or theme you’d like to hear in a future episode, reach out to us at info@csgadvisors.com.
The views, opinions, and statements expressed by guests on this podcast are solely their own and do not represent the views or opinions of CSG or any of its associated persons. CSG does not endorse, adopt, or verify the accuracy of any statements made by podcast guests. This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute municipal advisory, financial, legal, or investment advice. Nothing discussed in this episode should be construed as a solicitation or recommendation of any kind. CSG Advisors is currently registered as a Municipal Advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission and Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board.
More EmpowHER Episodes
CSG Advisors Incorporated is a national, full service, independent financial advisor that assists public finance clients in the design, financing and implementation of affordable housing, urban redevelopment and economic development initiatives. Over the past 20 years, CSG has advised on more housing bonds than any other municipal advisor, as reported by Thompson Reuters.* CSG Advisors is entirely employee-owned and independent. Employee owners include minorities and women.
*Source: Securities Data. Volume amount in $ mill. Market share is % of all housing issues with or without advisors 2002-2024