Pay Survivors for Our Lived Experiences

Tamara MC

doi:10.14197/atr.201224239

Pay Survivors for Our Lived Experiences

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Dr Tamara MC

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https://doi.org/10.14197/atr.201224239

Abstract

This short paper argues that to address the exploitation of survivors’ labour in anti-trafficking work, it is essential to allocate funds towards compensating survivors for their contributions. This funding should prioritise paying survivors for sharing their expertise and lived experiences, which are invaluable for effective anti-trafficking efforts. Establishing a standard pay rate, commensurate with other expert consultants, would validate survivors’ roles and contributions, promoting sustainable engagement and preventing further exploitation within the anti-trafficking movement.

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Author Biography

Dr Tamara MC

Dr Tamara MC is a cult, child marriage, and human trafficking lived experience expert, who advocates for humans to live free from gender-based violence and coercive control. She obtained her Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics and researches how language exploits vulnerable populations. She attended Columbia University for an M.F.A. and has been honoured with fellowships at Bread Loaf, Sewanee, Ragdale, Cave Canem, and VCCA. She has published in media outlets including The New York Times, New York Magazine, Newsweek, Salon, and the Los Angeles Review of Books. She is currently working on her debut memoir, Child Bride: Escaping an American Sufi Cult. She can be reached via her website: https://tamaramc.com.

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30-09-2024

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MC, T. (2024). Pay Survivors for Our Lived Experiences. Anti-Trafficking Review, (23), 132–135. https://doi.org/10.14197/atr.201224239

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No. 23 (2024): Special Issue - Following the Money II

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