Epstein survivor, advocates hold human trafficking awareness event in Topeka

By: Maya Smith

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: June 4, 2026

Words: 546

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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TOPEKA — As survivor and advocate Lisa Phillips shared her story of sexual abuse by financier Jeffrey Epstein to a large crowd, she asked the audience to “bear with her” as she spoke.

A crowd member shouted from their seat that she was in a safe space.

Phillips spoke alongside other anti-human trafficking advocates during a conversation about trafficking and support for survivors at Washburn on Tuesday night.

“We all have survivor stories in …

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