Running Head: Interview Reflection

Elexia Allen
Interview Reflection
Human Behavior II
Georgia State University
April 12, 2015

Interview Reflection

Date of Interview: April 11, 2015

Interviewee: Rev. Natosha Reid-Rice
Interviewer: Elexia Allen
Reverend Natosha Reid-Rice is an Associate Pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church,
inspirational speaker, real estate attorney, and the Associate General Counsel at Habitat
for Humanity. Rev. Rice is passionate about providing a voice to the voiceless
and opportunities to disadvantaged communities. Rev. Rice is my personal spiritual
leader and sparked my interest in sex trafficking three years ago. During my
conversation with Rev. Rice about sex trafficking and Senate Bill 8 she told me is in
favor of the bill and congratulates Congress for finally taking steps to address this issue
which is happening all over the state and affecting so much of our population. Rev. Rice
supports the regulatory fees it intended impose a 1% of earnings or $5,000 per year tax
on adult entertainment establishments, however she other industries such as hotels,
massage parlors contribute the fund as well. Reverend Rice is a prominent advocate for
helping victims of sex trafficking live better lives. I asked Rev. Rice what she thinks
needs to be done to make this silent issue more vocal to the community and she suggested
awareness. This issue is often not at the forefront of someones mind and because its
largely hidden and people are unaware of how often it happens. When I asked Rev. Rice
about this issue in older adults she said people must let go of the notion that age makes a
person less desirable and less at risk for abuse. It is important to protect all of our abused
populations of people no matter the age and the more knowledge people have on the issue
the more positive changes will be implemented to protect the most vulnerable
populations.