TEDxBillings | Human Trafficking: Advocating for the Victim | Penny Ronning

Penny Ronning, YHTTF Co-Founder/President, shares her family’s compelling story of resilience that highlights the generational impact of sexual violence, starting with her mother’s harrowing experience in the 1940s—a time when society lacked the language to define “trauma” or “human trafficking.” This talk exposes the systemic drivers of trafficking, challenges societal norms of silence, and advocates for prioritizing victim protection while holding perpetrators accountable. The message underscores the power of collective action in combating trafficking, ensuring justice, and creating a future free from exploitation.