Unwoken with Nico Lagan

Removing the Branding of Survivors with Gina Jernukian

Nico Lagan Season 1 Episode 19

 In this episode of Unwoken, Nico sits down with Gina Jernukian, the creator of Soul Survivor Ink, a nonprofit organization that removes and cover the branding tattoos and scarring for survivors of sex trafficking. 

Gina and Nico cover the sensitive topic of human trafficking, particularly the branding and exploitation of young women and children. Gina discusses her personal experiences of helping survivors remove their branding tattoos and scars, and the trauma they face. 

The conversation also touches on the involvement of powerful individuals in the abuse, the difficulty in escaping the cycle, and the lack of resources available to survivors.