5 Star Review
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Editorial Book Review:
By Matt Dawson
Reading Eradicating Human Trafficking: A Transformative Approach through Collective Impact by Brittany Dunn and Bill Woolf was eye-opening and somewhat emotional. This book presents an efficient, practical approach for combating human trafficking using the collective impact paradigm, not only increasing knowledge of it. The authors effectively explain what makes this strategy so effective: bringing together disparate stakeholders, encouraging collaboration, and achieving united, measurable results. I found the emphasis on practicalities refreshing. Rather than focusing on the immensity of the problem, the book adopts a problem-solving approach that feels empowered and doable.
For me, the case studies and real-life situations strewn among them really brought the lesson home. These tales not only show the achievements of the collective impact model but also help the material seem anchored in reality. It is actual people producing actual advancement, not only intellectual or theoretical. Appreciated particularly was the way the writers exposed ideas on the challenges and benefits of their work—that this is not a perfect or straightforward road but one worth traveling. Their candor on what works and what doesn't lends the narrative richness and honesty.
The way the book helps readers to view themselves as part of the solution is among its most inspirational features. Whether your function is policymaker, nonprofit leader, community member, or just someone who cares, the writers make clear that everyone has a part to help eradicate human trafficking. I came away knowing not only facts but also driven to act. Though it's a cry to arms, the book also provides a road map for starting a project and actually changing things.
What stood out most to me was the balance of hope and realism. The authors don't shy away from the issue's intricacies, but they do manage to convey hope that change is achievable if approached correctly. Eradicating Human Trafficking is a must-read for everyone who cares about social justice or wants to make a significant systemic change. It's the kind of book that stays with you long after you've finished reading it, challenging you to think outside the box and act boldly.
About the Author
Bill Woolf
Bill Woolf has over two decades of experience working in local, state, and federal government. He started his professional career as a police officer after graduating from the University of Virginia. Mr. Woolf completed more than 15 years in law enforcement, where he specialized in advanced investigations of human trafficking, missing and exploited children, gangs, and other forms of organized and financial crime. Mr. Woolf developed expertise in safety and security, executive protection and movement, civil disturbance, weapons of mass destruction, and mass-casualty response as a FEMA-certified ICS commander. Mr. Woolf also served as a federal task officer with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, and the U.S. Marshals Service.
Bill also has extensive legislative and executive experience in working with law makers at the local, state, and federal levels to draft and implement legislation as well as advising them on appropriations priorities. Because of Bill’s vast expertise, he has been asked by representatives, from both sides of the aisle, to testify in front of the Virginia state legislature, United States House of Representatives, United States Senate, as well as the Organization for Cooperation and Security in Europe. Mr. Woolf has been called upon to advise various members of the executive branch at the local, state, and federal levels and even served in an official capacity as a Special Advisor to the White House on the Domestic Policy Council. Bill has also worked extensively advising government officials in the countries of Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and the Netherlands.
About the Author
Brittany Dunn
Brittany C. Dunn is a social justice advocate and industry leader in the fight against sex trafficking in the United States. Dunn graduated from Wellesley College with a B.A. in Economics and English. Dunn graduated top of her class with an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management. Dunn spent 10 years in Mergers and Acquisitions, spearheading CareerBuilder’s international business development in Europe and Southeast Asia. In 2018, she co-founded Safe House Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing survivor identification, providing emergency services, and ensuring access to safe housing and holistic care for survivors of domestic sex trafficking. Dunn has devoted her life to promoting equitable access to services and advancing the principles of servant leadership. With a deep understanding of the systemic barriers and inequalities that prevent survivors from accessing the resources they need Dunn has worked tirelessly to empower survivors and build a network of support and resources to help them heal and rebuild their lives. Dunn served as a member of the Virginia Governor's Commission on Human Trafficking Prevention and Survivor Support. She is a military spouse, mother of two, lifelong learner, world traveler, and protector of the vulnerable.
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