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Trafficking Survivor Advocates Adoption After 20-Year Reunion

3/6/2026

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Jess Levinson, a trafficking survivor from Arizona, founded Leah's Place, a safe housing project for young mothers.
At age 14, she became pregnant and ran away.
After giving birth, she placed her son for adoption and watched him grow from afar.
Levinson later married and had five more children.
Recently, after reuniting with her son after 20 years, Levinson advocates for adoption.

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Story summary

Jess Levinson, a trafficking survivor from Arizona, founded Leah's Place, a safe housing project for young mothers.
At age 14, she became pregnant and ran away.
After giving birth, she placed her son for adoption and watched him grow from afar.
Levinson later married and had five more children.
Recently, after reuniting with her son after 20 years, Levinson advocates for adoption.