326 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine SOCIAL SERVICES AND NONPROFIT 2018. He was invited to address the public safety committee of the California State Assembly regarding a human trafficking bill. Immensely passionate about freeing women from trafficking, he co-produced “The Trafficked Life” in 2015, a documentary focused on human trafficking in Kern County, California. Shown in 16 different cities, the documentary was also entered into the Sundance Film Festival. Likewise, he founded Restoration Ranch Women’s Shelter in 2013, a home for women who desire to leave the sex industry while providing them with education in biblical counseling and case management. Dr. Bennett earned the 2016 Humanitarian of the Year Award from the Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce. Looking toward the future of Magdalene Hope, he intends to open more ministries to expand their influence and reach more women. Determined to be a “voice for the voiceless,” he intends to continue fighting trafficking until it is abolished. After spending much of his early life in turmoil, Dr. Doug Bennett discovered the power of Christ, which transformed his life and allowed him to better himself, as well as share the word of the Lord. Maintaining involvement full-time in the ministry after witnessing the words of a prophet in 2008, Dr. Bennett founded a faith-based nonprofit, Magdalene Hope, Inc. in 2009, where he remains today as an abolitionist against human trafficking. Since its inception, the organization has locations in Orange County, California, as well as in Bakersfield, Las Vegas and Tijuana, Mexico. Through Magdalene Hope, he seeks to reach out to women working in the commercial sex industry in these regions. He co-founded the Rahab Project, a coalition to combat human trafficking in Baja, Mexico, in 2019. Through Dr. Bennett’s efforts, many of these women have been able to depart from the industry and form a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Subsequent to spearheading Magdalene Hope, Dr. Bennett received a bachelor’s degree in theology in 2011, a master’s degree in Christian counseling in 2014 and a doctorate of divinity in DR. DOUG BENNETT ABOLITIONIST Magdalene Hope, Inc. Bakersfield, CA
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