Podcasts about human trafficking institute

What would it take to create a world where human traffickers are afraid to do business in their country? Victor Boutros, CEO of the Human Trafficking Institute has a unique plan that is doing exactly that - decimating modern slavery! Today, you get to hear his story, how HTI is battling the World's human trafficking problem, and how we can all be a small part in the operation. Learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute here: https://traffickinginstitute.org/Become a Justice Partner here: https://traffickinginstitute.org/justice-partner/Read the Locust Effect: https://amzn.to/4l6Xztf--Interested in joining our Kinetic Man weekly online Zoom call? Get more info here: https://thekineticman.com/Join our Kinetic Man Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thekineticman ⁠⁠⁠Know someone who would make a great guest on our podcast? Let us know! ⁠⁠Email: takeaction@thekineticman.com⁠

Victor Boutros is Founding Director & CEO of the Human Trafficking Institute, where they are strategically decimating human trafficking around the globe. Victor previously served as a federal prosecutor on human trafficking cases of national significance on behalf of the United States Department of Justice's Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit. He is co-author of The Locust Effect: Why the End of Poverty Requires the End of Violence, a book published by Oxford University Press in 2014.He has taught human trafficking at the FBI Academy in Quantico, trained law enforcement professionals in the United States and other countries on how to investigate and prosecute human trafficking, and taught trial advocacy to lawyers from Latin America, South and Southeast Asia, and Africa.His work has been recognized by The New York Times, Forbes, Ted, The Today Show, BBC, The Economist, and more. Please enjoy this impactful conversation! Feedback & Sponsorship: andrew@permissiontoshine.org @PermissionToShine_

Jamie recently released a statement on Instagram that she is stepping away from podcasting for a while. As a team, we have decided to air the six conversations that were recorded prior to May 20th. We decided to do this to honor the guests, the projects they have worked on, and the stories they are sharing.Victor Boutrous, the founder of the Human Trafficking Institute, joins Jamie Ivey on the Happy Hour podcast to discuss human trafficking and how it can be combated. Boutrous shares his personal experience with a trafficking case and explains the work his organization does to build specialized anti-trafficking units and prosecute traffickers. He emphasizes the importance of enforcement and the need to decimate trafficking by reducing it exponentially. Boutrous believes that millions of people can be protected from trafficking through their work. Victor Boutros is the CEO of the Human Trafficking Institute. He was a federal prosecutor in the Department of Justice's Human Trafficking Unit. He and Gary Haugen co-authored the best-selling book The Locust Effect: Why the End of Poverty Requires the End of Violence. Boutros is a graduate of Baylor, Harvard, Oxford, and the University of Chicago Law School. He lives with his wife, three kids and two dogs in Dallas, Texas.The conversation will give you a better understanding of the definition of trafficking, its prevalence in the US, and the role we have in combating it. Check out our links below to get involved and put an end to human trafficking!  SHOW LINKS: -Human Trafficking Institute-Justice Partners-Starfish Project -Digital Safety Resources -The Anxious Generation -The Chosen-Pray As You Go App -Jordan Raynor -Holly's Story -Rebecca's Story

About the Episode: Victor sheds light on trafficking around the world as a way of modern-day slavery and his passion to educate others on the reality of this but also the calling he felt placed on his life to use his law degree to fight trafficking. He shares how his small act of faith trusts the Lord to fight this injustice and change the landscape around the world through the Human Trafficking Institute. Hear how the Body of Christ is called to fight injustice and the passion behind Victor's heart as he follows the call of the Lord. This is a podcast that has so much joy in the midst of such a dark subject as you think about how much God is doing through tangible hope. If you are struggling with issues related to anything, please don't hesitate to reach out to deeplight@pcpc.org or 214-224-2500. About Our Guest: Victor Boutros is the CEO and co-founder of the Human Trafficking Institute and co-author with Gary Haugen of “The Locust Effect: Why the End of Poverty Requires the End of Violence,” a book published by Oxford University Press in 2014. Drawing on real-world cases and extensive scholarship, The Locust Effect paints a vivid portrait of the way fractured criminal justice systems in developing countries have spawned a hidden epidemic of human trafficking and everyday violence that is undermining vital investments in poverty alleviation, public health, and human rights. The Locust Effect is a Washington Post bestseller that has been featured by the New York Times, The Economist, NPR, the Today Show, Forbes, TED, and the BBC, among others. For their work on The Locust Effect, Boutros and Haugen received the 2016 Grawemeyer Prize for Ideas Improving World Order, a prize awarded annually to the authors of one book based on originality, feasibility, and potential for global impact. Boutros previously served as a federal prosecutor on human trafficking cases of national significance on behalf of the United States Department of Justice's Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit. He has taught human trafficking at the FBI Academy in Quantico, trained law enforcement professionals in the United States and other countries on how to investigate and prosecute human trafficking, and taught trial advocacy to lawyers from Latin America, South and Southeast Asia, and Africa. Boutros is a graduate of Baylor University, Harvard University, Oxford University, and the University of Chicago Law School, where he was an editor of the University of Chicago Law Review. He has written on foreign affairs and human rights, including a feature article in Foreign Affairs and a piece co-authored with former US Trafficking in Persons Ambassador John Richmond in the AntiTrafficking Review, and developed and taught a course on human rights, human trafficking, and the rule of law in the developing world at the University of Chicago Law School. Boutros speaks to corporate leaders, universities, and think tanks on human trafficking and has provided briefings to senior government leaders on human trafficking, including legislators, congressional committees, and the President of the United States. About Our Host: A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids: Kara (and husband, Drew and granddaughter Haddie), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel. Resources: www.traffickinginstitute.org Email us at DeepLight@pcpc.org or call 214-224-2500, and we will connect you with others who can walk alongside you. (music license ASLC-14EAD3E0-84F34F4276)

Lindsey Lane, Senior Legal Counsel at the Human Trafficking Institute, dismantles common misconceptions about human trafficking and sheds light on the necessity of hiring passionate frontline workers. She delves into the personal challenges of leadership, discussing the need for setting boundaries and the significance of self-care in this emotionally demanding field.

In this episode of the Trafficking Matters Podcast, Douglass Fellows Alyssa Grzesiak and Monica Naranjo interview Tanya Gould, the Anti-Human Trafficking Director for the Virginia Office of the Attorney General. They talk about Tanya's solutionist perspective on stopping human trafficking and the importance of survivor input in the anti-trafficking movement.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the national human trafficking hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship.You can read Tanya's bio here.To learn more about how the language you use matters, you can check out survivor-written posts like this one.You can find more information about the Virginia OAG's anti-trafficking initiative here.Produced by Alyssa Grzesiak, Monica Naranjo, and Alicen RodolphEdited by Alicen Rodolph Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn KitesThank you for listening to the Trafficking Matters Podcast!

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Trafficking Matters Podcast, Douglass Fellows Alyssa Grzesiak and Monica Naranjo interview Tanya Gould, the Anti-Human Trafficking Director for the Virginia Office of the Attorney General. They talk about Tanya's solutionist perspective on stopping human trafficking and the importance of survivor input in the anti-trafficking movement.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the national human trafficking hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship.You can read Tanya's bio here.To learn more about how the language you use matters, you can check out survivor-written posts like this one.You can find more information about the Virginia OAG's anti-trafficking initiative here.Produced by Alyssa Grzesiak, Monica Naranjo, and Alicen RodolphEdited by Alicen Rodolph Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn KitesThank you for listening to the Trafficking Matters Podcast!

In this episode of the Trafficking Matters Podcast, Douglass Fellows Alyssa Grzesiak and Monica Naranjo interview Janie Chuang, Professor of Law at American University Washington College of Law. They talk about her work as U.N. Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and her vast anti-trafficking scholarship portfolio.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the national human trafficking hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship.You can read Professor Chuang's bio here.For more information about the impact of the U.S. A.U. Pair Program on migrant women, the coining of the term “exploitation creep”, and more, you can read Professor Chuang's publications.You can learn more about the Anti-Trafficking Review here, and Human Rights Watch here.Produced by Alyssa Grzesiak, Monica Naranjo, and Alicen RodolphEdited by Alicen Rodolph Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn KitesThank you for listening to the Trafficking Matters Podcast!

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Trafficking Matters Podcast, Douglass Fellows Alyssa Grzesiak and Monica Naranjo interview Janie Chuang, Professor of Law at American University Washington College of Law. They talk about her work as U.N. Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and her vast anti-trafficking scholarship portfolio.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the national human trafficking hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship.You can read Professor Chuang's bio here.For more information about the impact of the U.S. A.U. Pair Program on migrant women, the coining of the term “exploitation creep”, and more, you can read Professor Chuang's publications.You can learn more about the Anti-Trafficking Review here, and Human Rights Watch here.Produced by Alyssa Grzesiak, Monica Naranjo, and Alicen RodolphEdited by Alicen Rodolph Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn KitesThank you for listening to the Trafficking Matters Podcast!

Facebook et Instagram seraient les réseaux sociaux préférés des trafiquants d'enfants d'après une enquête du Guardian s'étant déroulée sur deux ans. D'après eux, le trafic sexuel d'enfants prolifèrerait sur les deux plateformes avec une armée de prédateurs qui les utiliseraient pour entrer en contact avec leurs victimes. Selon le Human Trafficking Institute, Facebook est LA plate-forme la plus prisée des trafiquants sexuels. Concrètement, le mode opératoire des criminels est souvent le même. Un adulte, généralement un homme, envoie un message à une adolescente. Au fur et à mesure, ce dernier demande des photos dénudées à la jeune fille et se dit prêt à lui offrir de l'argent en échange. Par la suite, le prédateur persuade l'adolescente de se faire de l'argent en se prostituant et se sert du compte Facebook ou Instagram de celle-ci pour je cite « faire de la publicité pour des relations sexuelles ». Ayant la main mise sur la jeune fille, le proxénète gère alors la logistique des rencontres de A à Z. Dans le cadre de son enquête, The Guardian a interrogé plus de 70 sources (procureurs, professionnels de la protection de l'enfance, modérateurs de contenus)… et tous s'accordent à dire que la société mère : Meta, est incapable d'agir efficacement contre les trafiquants d'êtres humains. Le GAFAM manquerait bien souvent de réactivité, ce qui compliquerait les enquêtes, sans compter qu'il traînerait presque toujours pour exécuter les décisions de justice. En fait, Meta rejette très souvent le mandat délivré par les autorités, ce qui peut je cite « retarder le sauvetage d'une victime ». De son côté, Meta admet que les trafiquants d'êtres humains se servent de Facebook et Instagram pour piéger leurs victimes, mais assure faire tout ce qui est en son pouvoir pour lutter contre les prédateurs. La firme rappelle que Facebook a signalé plus de 73,3 millions de contenus de nudité et d'abus physique des enfants je cite « en utilisant la technologie la plus sophistiquée ». Reste à savoir que quoi Meta parle réellement. De son côté, Instagram a signalé 6,1 millions de contenus de cette nature. Si la loi contraint les plates-formes à rapporter tous les contenus pédopornographiques aux autorités, la législation américaine n'oblige pas Meta à signaler le trafic sexuel sur ses plates-formes… Dans ce bien précis, l'entreprise n'est pas légalement considérée comme responsable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facebook et Instagram seraient les réseaux sociaux préférés des trafiquants d'enfants d'après une enquête du Guardian s'étant déroulée sur deux ans. D'après eux, le trafic sexuel d'enfants prolifèrerait sur les deux plateformes avec une armée de prédateurs qui les utiliseraient pour entrer en contact avec leurs victimes. Selon le Human Trafficking Institute, Facebook est LA plate-forme la plus prisée des trafiquants sexuels.Concrètement, le mode opératoire des criminels est souvent le même. Un adulte, généralement un homme, envoie un message à une adolescente. Au fur et à mesure, ce dernier demande des photos dénudées à la jeune fille et se dit prêt à lui offrir de l'argent en échange. Par la suite, le prédateur persuade l'adolescente de se faire de l'argent en se prostituant et se sert du compte Facebook ou Instagram de celle-ci pour je cite « faire de la publicité pour des relations sexuelles ». Ayant la main mise sur la jeune fille, le proxénète gère alors la logistique des rencontres de A à Z.Dans le cadre de son enquête, The Guardian a interrogé plus de 70 sources (procureurs, professionnels de la protection de l'enfance, modérateurs de contenus)… et tous s'accordent à dire que la société mère : Meta, est incapable d'agir efficacement contre les trafiquants d'êtres humains. Le GAFAM manquerait bien souvent de réactivité, ce qui compliquerait les enquêtes, sans compter qu'il traînerait presque toujours pour exécuter les décisions de justice. En fait, Meta rejette très souvent le mandat délivré par les autorités, ce qui peut je cite « retarder le sauvetage d'une victime ».De son côté, Meta admet que les trafiquants d'êtres humains se servent de Facebook et Instagram pour piéger leurs victimes, mais assure faire tout ce qui est en son pouvoir pour lutter contre les prédateurs. La firme rappelle que Facebook a signalé plus de 73,3 millions de contenus de nudité et d'abus physique des enfants je cite « en utilisant la technologie la plus sophistiquée ». Reste à savoir que quoi Meta parle réellement. De son côté, Instagram a signalé 6,1 millions de contenus de cette nature. Si la loi contraint les plates-formes à rapporter tous les contenus pédopornographiques aux autorités, la législation américaine n'oblige pas Meta à signaler le trafic sexuel sur ses plates-formes… Dans ce bien précis, l'entreprise n'est pas légalement considérée comme responsable. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Trafficking Matters Podcast, Douglass Fellows Alyssa Grzesiak and Monica Naranjo interview Mike Feinmel, former Henrico prosecutor and current Deputy County Manager for Public Safety. They discuss how to establish a prosecution framework for human trafficking and the lessons Mike learned during his time as a prosecutor.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the national human trafficking hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship.You can read Mike Feinmel's bio here.For more information about the Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, you can visit their website.Produced by Alyssa Grzesiak, Monica Naranjo, and Alicen RodolphEdited by Alicen Rodolph Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn KitesThank you for listening to the Trafficking Matters Podcast!

In this episode of the Trafficking Matters Podcast, Douglass Fellows Alyssa Grzesiak and Monica Naranjo interview Mike Feinmel, former Henrico prosecutor and current Deputy County Manager for Public Safety. They discuss how to establish a prosecution framework for human trafficking and the lessons Mike learned during his time as a prosecutor.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the national human trafficking hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship.You can read Mike Feinmel's bio here.For more information about the Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, you can visit their website.Produced by Alyssa Grzesiak, Monica Naranjo, and Alicen RodolphEdited by Alicen Rodolph Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn KitesThank you for listening to the Trafficking Matters Podcast!

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the third season of the Trafficking Matters Podcast, Douglass Fellows Alyssa Grzesiak and Monica Naranjo interview Rochelle Keyhan, the founder and CEO of Collective Liberty. They talk about how Rochelle recognized a gap in human trafficking investigations and created her own solution by founding Collective Liberty, and the power of data-driven advocacy.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the national human trafficking hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship.You can read Rochelle Keyhan's bio here.You can learn more about Collective Liberty and its tech-forward solutions to human trafficking  here.For more information about Collective Liberty's involvement at the 2022 World Games, you can visit this website.To contact Alyssa or Monica, please email podcast@traffickinginstitute.orgProduced by Alyssa Grzesiak, Monica Naranjo, and Alicen RodolphEdited by Alicen Rodolph Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn KitesThank you for listening to the Trafficking Matters Podcast!

In this episode of the third season of the Trafficking Matters Podcast, Douglass Fellows Alyssa Grzesiak and Monica Naranjo interview Rochelle Keyhan, the founder and CEO of Collective Liberty. They talk about how Rochelle recognized a gap in human trafficking investigations and created her own solution by founding Collective Liberty, and the power of data-driven advocacy.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the national human trafficking hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship.You can read Rochelle Keyhan's bio here.You can learn more about Collective Liberty and its tech-forward solutions to human trafficking here.For more information about Collective Liberty's involvement at the 2022 World Games, you can visit this website.To contact Alyssa or Monica, please email podcast@traffickinginstitute.orgProduced by Alyssa Grzesiak, Monica Naranjo, and Alicen RodolphEdited by Alicen Rodolph Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn KitesThank you for listening to the Trafficking Matters Podcast!

Human trafficking affects millions of people not just around the world, but also right here in New England. So many cases go unreported each and every year, and it's incredibly easy for trafficking to take place right under our noses without most of us even realizing it. This week's episode is the first in a two part series on human trafficking. Victor Boutros, the CEO and co-founder of Human Trafficking Institute, talks with Nichole about the broader scale of the problem, and what HTI is doing to try and put a stop to it, one step at a time, in conjunction with law enforcement. PLUS: For more than 40 years, Food for Free has been working hard in the Boston area to help save perfectly edible food from ending up in the dumpster, and getting it into the hands of people who lack access to healthy meals. Ben Engle, the COO at Food for Free, explains their process and how you can help make it happen.++ CONTENT WARNING: human trafficking, sexual abuse, child abuse ++

Caroline Stevens, an Investor with MPK Equity Partners based in Dallas, Texas. Caroline is a franchise expert, having been a part of 14 franchisor investments across the home services, health, beauty and wellness, and family entertainment spaces. Prior to working in private equity, Caroline was a management consultant with the Boston Consulting Group. She shares how the strategic toolkit acquired while at BCG helps her in her investing career.  Caroline currently serves on the board of the Human Trafficking Institute, an organization working to stop human trafficking at its source around the globe. She formerly served on the advisory board of the Canfield Business Honors Program at The University of Texas at Austin – her alma matter.  While a Texan through-and-through, Caroline and her husband, Logan, are avid travelers. Caroline visited her 30th country, Egypt, in 2022.  Caroline prioritizes and enjoys time with family and friends, traveling, playing tennis and watching the Longhorns or Cowboys on a fall Sunday.

Send us a Text Message.In the first episode of the third season of the Trafficking Matters Podcast, Douglass Fellows Alyssa Grzesiak and Monica Naranjo go over recent updates and reports in the anti-trafficking world. They also introduce themselves and HTI's third Douglass Fellow, Bekah Carey. If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the national human trafficking hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship.Check on the 2022 reauthorization of the TVPA's progress here.You can view Shared Hope's 2022 Report Cards here.You can read Polaris's analysis of the 2021 National Human Trafficking Hotline data here.You can reference NCMEC's Attorney Manual here. To contact Alyssa or Monica, please email podcast@traffickinginstitute.org.Produced by Alyssa Grzesiak, Monica Naranjo, and Alicen RodolphEdited by Alicen Rodolph Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn KitesThank you for listening to the Trafficking Matters Podcast!

In the first episode of the third season of the Trafficking Matters Podcast, Douglass Fellows Alyssa Grzesiak and Monica Naranjo go over recent updates and reports in the anti-trafficking world. They also introduce themselves and HTI's third Douglass Fellow, Bekah Carey. If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the national human trafficking hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship.Check on the 2022 reauthorization of the TVPA's progress here.You can view Shared Hope's 2022 Report Cards here.You can read Polaris's analysis of the 2021 National Human Trafficking Hotline data here.You can reference NCMEC's Attorney Manual here. Produced by Alyssa Grzesiak, Monica Naranjo, and Alicen RodolphEdited by Alicen Rodolph Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn KitesThank you for listening to the Trafficking Matters Podcast!

Research in the journal Nature Communications suggests beaver dams could more than offset the harmful effects of such changes on water quality. Imagine owning a home and being told you need to move —and take your home with you.  A new report from the Human Trafficking Institute finds convicted sex trafficking defendants have not had to pay restitution to victims for years in Arizona. Plus the latest election coverage and education news.

Send us a Text Message.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the National Human Trafficking Hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.In this episode, Natalie and Christy speak with AEquitas CEO Jennifer Gentile Long.Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship. Contact the Human Trafficking Institute here.Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn Kites

In the final episode of the second season of the Trafficking Matters Podcast, Douglass Fellows Natalie Assad and Christy Salzman interview Jennifer Gentile Long, the CEO of AEquitas. They talk about the work of AEquitas and the Just Exits initiative.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the national human trafficking hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.  Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship. You can read Jennifer Gentile Long's bio here. You can learn more about AEquitas and its resources here. For more information on the Just Exits program, you can visit this website.You can find more information on The Model Response to Sexual Violence for Prosecutors here, and Innovative Prosecution Solutions here.Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn KitesThank you for listening to the Trafficking Matters Podcast!

“When you look at the giving trends of the Bitcoin community, what's interesting is they're not like the traditional philanthropic community, they're not really interested in Symphony tickets, or the art. They're looking at ‘where are there game-changing impacts that if they were scaled would have world-changing effects, and have world-changing effects for human freedom?'”— Victor BoutrosVictor Boutros is CEO and co-founder of the Human Trafficking Institute. In this interview, we discuss the anger that drove him into tackling human trafficking in the US and then set out to prove it could be tackled across the globe. His work literally saves lives. He needs support. - - - - Human trafficking is a hidden scourge. Most of us would assume human slavery is a shameful historical relic. Yet, the market for trading humans is thriving. People are traded for labour and sex in huge numbers. It is estimated that there are at least 25 million victims of this brutal industry, but the true number could be much much higher. Both perpetrators and victims hide in the shadows. Yet, statistics are just dry numbers. It is the stories of individual victims that evidence the evil that permeates human trafficking. Such stories display the cold heartless depravity that enables some to view others as tradable commodities to be exploited. It is these stories that have driven people such as Victor to dedicate themselves to trying to tackle this issue and save lives.Victor learnt and honed the skills necessary to combat traffickers in the US. But, with the knowledge that the majority of human trafficking takes place across other countries, he set up the Human Trafficking Institute. This mission has successfully proved that through thorough investigation, and dedicated enforcement, it is possible to curtail this scourge anywhere it exists.But, this work needs to be scaled, which needs funding. Bitcoiners have shown that they are a force for change, using their funds to help shape a better world in numerous ways. It is Victor's hope that the philanthropic zeal within the Bitcoin community could assist his mission. Can Bitcoin become the driving force behind the effort to make trafficked people free at scale across the globe?This episode's sponsors:Gemini - Buy Bitcoin instantlyBlockFi - The future of Bitcoin financial servicesSportsbet.io - Online sportsbook & casino that accepts BitcoinCasa - The leading provider of Bitcoin multisig key security.Ledger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware walletCompass Mining - Bitcoin mining & hostingLVL - Bank on BitcoinBCB Group - Global digital financial Services-----WBD507 - Show Notes-----If you enjoy The What Bitcoin Did Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following:Become a Patron and get access to shows early or help contributeMake a tip:Bitcoin: 3FiC6w7eb3dkcaNHMAnj39ANTAkv8Ufi2SQR Codes: BitcoinIf you do send a tip then please email me so that I can say thank youSubscribe on iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | YouTube | Deezer | TuneIn | RSS FeedLeave a review on iTunesShare the show and episodes with your friends and familySubscribe to the newsletter on my websiteFollow me on Twitter Personal | Twitter Podcast | Instagram | Medium | YouTubeIf you are interested in sponsoring the show, you can read more about that here or please feel free to drop me an email to discuss options.

Victor Boutros is CEO and co-founder of the Human Trafficking Institute. In this interview, we discuss the anger that drove him into tackling human trafficking in the US and then set out to prove it could be tackled across the globe. His work literally saves lives. He needs support. - - - - Human trafficking is a hidden scourge. Most of us would assume human slavery is a shameful historical relic. Yet, the market for trading humans is thriving. People are traded for labour and sex in huge numbers. It is estimated that there are at least 25 million victims of this brutal industry, but the true number could be much much higher. Both perpetrators and victims hide in the shadows. Yet, statistics are just dry numbers. It is the stories of individual victims that evidence the evil that permeates human trafficking. Such stories display the cold heartless depravity that enables some to view others as tradable commodities to be exploited. It is these stories that have driven people such as Victor to dedicate themselves to trying to tackle this issue and save lives. Victor learnt and honed the skills necessary to combat traffickers in the US. But, with the knowledge that the majority of human trafficking takes place across other countries, he set up the Human Trafficking Institute. This mission has successfully proved that through thorough investigation, and dedicated enforcement, it is possible to curtail this scourge anywhere it exists. But, this work needs to be scaled, which needs funding. Bitcoiners have shown that they are a force for change, using their funds to help shape a better world in numerous ways. It is Victor's hope that the philanthropic zeal within the Bitcoin community could assist his mission. Can Bitcoin become the driving force behind the effort to make trafficked people free at scale across the globe?

Send us a Text Message.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the National Human Trafficking Hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.In this episode, Natalie and Christy interview Professor Julie Dahlstrom, the Director of the Immigrants' Rights and Human Trafficking Program at Boston University School of Law. They talk about the intersection of immigration and human trafficking, specifically labor trafficking.Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship. Contact the Human Trafficking Institute here.You can read Professor Dahlstrom's bio here. You can learn more about the Immigrants' Rights and Human Trafficking Clinic here. You can learn more about the basics of labor trafficking here.You can learn more about the intersection of temporary work visas and labor trafficking here.   You can read Professor Dahlstrom's article addressing the application of trafficking statutes to domestic violence and sexual assault here. You can read the piece by Annie Smith addressing the under prosecution of labor trafficking here.Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn KitesThank you for listening to the Trafficking Matters Podcast!

In the third episode of the second season of the Trafficking Matters Podcast, Douglass Fellows Natalie Assaad and Christy Salzman interview Professor Julie Dahlstrom, the Director of the Immigrants' Rights and Human Trafficking Program at Boston University School of Law. They talk about the intersection of immigration and human trafficking, specifically labor trafficking.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the National Human Trafficking Hotline website here. You can reach the Hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.  Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship. You can read Professor Dahlstrom's bio here. You can learn more about the Immigrants' Rights and Human Trafficking Clinic here. You can learn more about the basics of labor trafficking here. You can learn more about the intersection of temporary work visas and labor trafficking here. You can read Professor Dahlstrom's article addressing the application of trafficking statutes to domestic violence and sexual assault here. You can read the piece by Annie Smith addressing the under prosecution of labor trafficking here.We would love to hear from you! You can reach us at natalie.assaad@traffickinginstitute.org and christy.salzman@traffickinginstitute.org.Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn Kites Thank you for listening to the Trafficking Matters Podcast!

In this interview, Veteran Voices host Mary Kate Soliva welcomes John Freeman, a U.S. Army Veteran and Director of Law Enforcement Operations at the Human Trafficking Institute. After being raised in a military family, he became a combat paratrooper and went on to serve and work in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Bosnia, Panama, St. Criox, Nigeria, and Korea. It was while working as a Special Agent for the U.S. State Department in Korea as part of a visa/passport fraud detection unit that he came across a connection between many of the people they were investigating – just 5 IP addresses. It ended up being a crucial missing link between Korean organized crime and human trafficking. He had found the cause that would drive his work going forward. Mary Kate and John take this opportunity to discuss: • The surprise at finding himself on humanitarian missions while in the Army • Why transitioning out of the military can create such a feeling of insecurity and instability for Veterans • Just how pervasive and close to home the problem of human trafficking is today Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about Veteran Voices here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/veteran-voices Subscribe to Veteran Voices and other Supply Chain Now programs here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Learn more about Vets2Industry: https://vets2industry.org/ This episode was hosted by Mary Kate Soliva. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/wherewithal-look-yourself-vv56

In the second episode of the second season of the Trafficking Matters Podcast, Douglass Fellows Natalie Assaad and Christy Salzman interview Sarah Bendtsen Diedhiou, the Director of State Legislative Advocacy and Christine Raino, Senior Director of Public Policy, at Shared Hope International. They talk about Shared Hope's mission to improve state approaches to minor sex trafficking criminalization and emerging trends in states' policy positions. If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the national human trafficking hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.  Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship. You can read Sarah Bendtsen Diedhiou and Christine Raino's bios here. You can learn more about Shared Hope's Report Cards on Child & Youth Sex Trafficking here. You can view an interactive map of the states' grades here. You can view an interactive map of the states' safe harbor laws here. We would love to hear from you! You can reach us at natalie.assaad@traffickinginstitute.org and christy.salzman@traffickinginstitute.org.Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn KitesThank you for listening to the Trafficking Matters Podcast!

Send us a Text Message.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the National Human Trafficking Hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.In this episode Douglass Fellows Natalie and Christy interview Sarah Bendsten Diedhiou and Christine Raino of Shared Hope International. Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship. Contact the Human Trafficking Institute here.Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn Kites

Ambassador John Cotton Richmond is a real-life superhero. He combats human trafficking and slavery, he loves his family and friends like a beast, and he does it all with humor and humility. The guy should wear a cape. What an honor to chat with him on this episode! I cannot wait for you to listen in on our hope-filled conversation. Ambassador Richmond's career has taken him to the front lines in the global battle against human trafficking. As a Partner at Dentons, the world's largest law firm, he focuses on the intersection between business and human rights. John advises companies on how to keep their supply chains free of forced labor and their workforces free of sex trafficking. Before joining Dentons, the U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed John, and he served as the U.S. Ambassador to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons from 2018 to 2021. Serving in the nation's highest-ranking position dedicated to human trafficking, John led U.S. foreign policy related to modern slavery and coordinated the U.S. government's response to the crime. Prior to his appointment as Ambassador, John served for over a decade as a federal prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice's Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit, where he prosecuted numerous victim-centered labor and sex trafficking cases. He also co-founded the Human Trafficking Institute and lived in India for three years pioneering International Justice Mission's slavery work. John has received numerous honors and commendations, including being named a “Prosecutor of the Year” and receiving the David Alred Award for exceptional contributions to civil rights. His work caused the former head of the FBI's human trafficking program to call him “every trafficker's worst nightmare.” John received his undergraduate degree from the University of Mary Washington and his law degree from Wake Forest University. Ambassador Richmond is a writer and frequent speaker on topics of faith, justice, vocation, and parenting and is a Fellow at the C.S. Lewis Institute. He lives outside Washington, DC with his “Lovely and Talented” wife and their three robust and remarkable children. Find him on social media @JohnRichmond1. Visit KimberlyStuart.com/podcast for more from this episode.

In the first episode of the second season of the Trafficking Matters Podcast, Douglass Fellows Natalie Assaad and Christy Salzman interview Annick Febrey, the Director of Government and Corporate Relations at the Human Trafficking Institute. They talk about the history and importance of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA), as well as the latest reauthorization of the TVPA currently underway. If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the national human trafficking hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.  Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship. Annick Febrey's full bio is available here. You can learn more about the timeline of the TVPA here. For a timeline and content of each reauthorization, see pages 1–16 of the 2020 Federal Human Trafficking Report. We would love to hear from you! You can reach us at natalie.assad@traffickinginstitute.org and christy.salzman@traffickinginstitute.org.Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn KitesThank you for listening to the Trafficking Matters Podcast!

Send us a Text Message.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the National Human Trafficking Hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.In this episode, Natalie and Christy discuss the reauthorization of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act with Annick Febrey, Director of Government and Corporate Relations at the Human Trafficking Institute.Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship. Contact the Human Trafficking Institute here.Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn Kites

January was National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Trafficking involves the use of force, fraud or coercion to compel someone into labor or commercial sex. Contrary to how it’s often portrayed on TV, most traffickers aren’t strangers; they know their victims. More and more, the recruitment and exploitation of those victims is happening online. Marketplace’s Kimberly Adams speaks with Alyssa Currier Wheeler, associate legal counsel at the Human Trafficking Institute, about the growth of recruitment on social media.

January was National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Trafficking involves the use of force, fraud or coercion to compel someone into labor or commercial sex. Contrary to how it’s often portrayed on TV, most traffickers aren’t strangers; they know their victims. More and more, the recruitment and exploitation of those victims is happening online. Marketplace’s Kimberly Adams speaks with Alyssa Currier Wheeler, associate legal counsel at the Human Trafficking Institute, about the growth of recruitment on social media.

January was National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Trafficking involves the use of force, fraud or coercion to compel someone into labor or commercial sex. Contrary to how it’s often portrayed on TV, most traffickers aren’t strangers; they know their victims. More and more, the recruitment and exploitation of those victims is happening online. Marketplace’s Kimberly Adams speaks with Alyssa Currier Wheeler, associate legal counsel at the Human Trafficking Institute, about the growth of recruitment on social media.

Chelsea Sobolik welcomes Ambassador John Cotton Richmond, the former U.S. Ambassador to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons from 2018 to 2021 to human trafficking, forced labor, how Christians can get involved in caring for vulnarble people, and how the Lord led Ambassador Richmond into this work.Listen to part one here.Guest BiographyAmbassador Richmond's career has taken him to the front lines in the global battle against human trafficking. As a Partner at Dentons, the world's largest law firm, he focuses on the intersection between business and human rights. John advises companies on how to keep their supply chains free of forced labor and their workforces free of sex trafficking.Before joining Dentons, the U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed John, and he served as the U.S. Ambassador to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons from 2018 to 2021. Serving in the nation's highest-ranking position dedicated to human trafficking, John led U.S. foreign policy related to modern slavery and coordinated the U.S. government's response to the crime.Prior to his appointment as Ambassador, John served for over a decade as a federal prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice's Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit, where he prosecuted numerous victim-centered labor and sex trafficking cases. He also co-founded the Human Trafficking Institute and lived in India for three years pioneering International Justice Mission's slavery work.John has received numerous honors and commendations, including being named a “Prosecutor of the Year” and receiving the David Alred Award for exceptional contributions to civil rights. His work caused the former head of the FBI's human trafficking program to call him “every trafficker's worst nightmare.”John received his undergraduate degree from the University of Mary Washington and his law degree from Wake Forest University. Ambassador Richmond is a writer and frequent speaker on topics of faith, justice, vocation, and parenting and is a Fellow at the C.S. Lewis Institute. He lives outside Washington, D.C., with his “Lovely and Talented” wife and their three robust and remarkable children.Resources from the ConversationJohn Cotton Richmond's WebsiteDownload 10 Things Everyone Should Know About Human TraffickingSubscribe to ERLC's Policy Newsletter

Chelsea Sobolik welcomes Ambassador John Cotton Richmond, the former U.S. Ambassador to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons from 2018 to 2021 to human trafficking, forced labor, how Christians can get involved in caring for vulnarble people, and how the Lord led Ambassador Richmond into this work.Guest BiographyAmbassador Richmond's career has taken him to the front lines in the global battle against human trafficking. As a Partner at Dentons, the world's largest law firm, he focuses on the intersection between business and human rights. John advises companies on how to keep their supply chains free of forced labor and their workforces free of sex trafficking.Before joining Dentons, the U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed John, and he served as the U.S. Ambassador to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons from 2018 to 2021. Serving in the nation's highest-ranking position dedicated to human trafficking, John led U.S. foreign policy related to modern slavery and coordinated the U.S. government's response to the crime.Prior to his appointment as Ambassador, John served for over a decade as a federal prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice's Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit, where he prosecuted numerous victim-centered labor and sex trafficking cases. He also co-founded the Human Trafficking Institute and lived in India for three years pioneering International Justice Mission's slavery work.John has received numerous honors and commendations, including being named a “Prosecutor of the Year” and receiving the David Alred Award for exceptional contributions to civil rights. His work caused the former head of the FBI's human trafficking program to call him “every trafficker's worst nightmare.”John received his undergraduate degree from the University of Mary Washington and his law degree from Wake Forest University. Ambassador Richmond is a writer and frequent speaker on topics of faith, justice, vocation, and parenting and is a Fellow at the C.S. Lewis Institute. He lives outside Washington, DC with his “Lovely and Talented” wife and their three robust and remarkable children.Resources from the ConversationJohn Cotton Richmond's WebsiteDownload 10 Things Everyone Should Know About Human TraffickingSubscribe to ERLC's Policy Newsletter

Jordan Raynor sits down with Victor Boutros, CEO of the Human Trafficking Institute, to talk about the “tangible hope” Victor and his team have for decimating human trafficking in this generation, why Victor has opted for a “master of one” as opposed to a “master of none” strategy for his career, and how building IKEA furniture with our kids can give us a picture of how our work partners with our Heavenly Father's work.Links Mentioned:Victor Boutros on LinkedInVictor Boutros on TwitterHuman Trafficking InstituteThe Locust Effect: Why the End of Poverty Requires the End of ViolenceMaster of OneMere ChristianityMy Bookshelf

Are you facing a problem in your work that feels like it's too big for you to solve? How do you find hope amidst work that feels overwhelming? Guest Victor Boutros is the CEO and co-founder of the Human Trafficking Institute. Before launching HTI, he served as a federal prosecutor in the US Department of Justice's Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit, and trained law enforcement from different parts of the world on how to investigate and prosecute human trafficking. Victor is co-author of The Locust Effect: Why the End of Poverty Requires the End of Violence. Human Trafficking Institute: https://www.traffickinginstitute.org Scripture References Luke 10:25-37 John 5:1-9 Matthew 18:10-14 John 6:5-13 Matthew 14:22-33 Matthew 25:14-30 Ephesians 2:10 James 4:14 Instagram: @DePreeCenter, @TheologyOfWork Donate. This podcast is made possible through the financial support of people like you. Your gift of any size will enable us to continue resourcing Christians with high-quality biblically-based content that applies to everyday work. Donate here

Send us a Text Message.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the National Human Trafficking Hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.In this episode, Sam and Alicen chat with the 2021-22 class of Douglass Fellows.Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship. Contact the Human Trafficking Institute here.Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn Kites

In the season one finale, Sam and Alicen provide new resources and introduce the newest class of Douglass fellows.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the national human trafficking hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.  Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship. You can read the Federal Human Trafficking Report here.You can reference the State Department Trafficking in Persons report here.View the University of Michigan's Human Trafficking Collective here.You can view the Polaris document on how to best counter QAnon here.You can read Ambassador Richmond's breakdown of the Nestle case here.You can read NCMEC's report on cyber trafficking here.You can purchase Fighting Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking here.Thank you for listening to the first season of Trafficking Matters!Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn Kites

Relationship and Friendship Expert, Dr. Melanie Mills aka Dr. Mel gives me some insight into what makes a strong bond, why bonding and friendship is so important and what makes for healthy relationships.  We also explore how to make new friends and how to socialize post pandemic.  Plus, she does her really fun foundational word exercise with me that was very illuminating. Don't know what I mean, you'll have to listen to find out.  Leave this FTG conversation feeling ready to strengthen the bonds you already have, be intentional about your connections and feel confident in what you bring to any type of relationship. .....#feelthegoodpodcastFollow Shawl on Instagram/Twitter: @shawlinivmhWebsite: https://www.shawlinivmh.com/Transcripts Available: https://www.shawlinivmh.com/ftg-transcriptsFollow Dr. Melanie Mills Instagram: @drmelaniermillsInstagram: @lifebonds_https://www.melanierossmills.com/*Spread the Good- Dr. Mel's Charitable Organizations Mentioned in this Episode:*New Friends New Life - https://www.newfriendsnewlife.org/*The Human Trafficking Institute - https://www.traffickinginstitute.org/

Ambassador Richmond comes to the highest position in the federal government dedicated to combating human trafficking, after a distinguished career in the global battle for freedom. He co-founded the Human Trafficking Institute that exists to decimate modern slavery at its source by empowering police and prosecutors to use victim-centered and trauma-informed methods to hold traffickers accountable and ensure survivors are treated with respect and care. Prior to the Institute, Ambassador Richmond served as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Department of Justice's Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit. Ambassador Richmond regularly served as an expert to the United Nations Working Group on Trafficking in Persons. He also lived in India for three years pioneering International Justice Mission's anti-slavery work.

Send us a Text Message.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the National Human Trafficking Hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.In this episode, Sam and Alicen discuss the future of anti-trafficking work with former Ambassador to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, Luis C.deBaca.Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship. Contact the Human Trafficking Institute here.Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn Kites

In this episode, Alicen and Sam met with Ambassador (ret) C.deBaca to discuss his career in anti-trafficking, the trajectory of anti-trafficking law, and the future of the field.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the national human trafficking hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.  Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship.You can find Ambassador C.deBaca's biography here.You can read the Trafficking Victims Protection Act here.You can read the Palermo Protocol here.You can learn about the Department of Justice's Human Trafficking Program here.To read more about the global efforts to fight trafficking, go here.You can apply for jobs with the federal government here.We would love to hear from you! You can reach us at samantha.franks@traffickinginstitute.org and alicen.rodolph@traffickinginstitute.org. Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn Kites

Send us a Text Message.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the National Human Trafficking Hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.In this episode, Sam and Alicen sit down with Dr. Sandie Morgan to discuss the importance of education in the anti-trafficking field.Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship. Contact the Human Trafficking Institute here.Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn Kites

In this episode, Sam and Alicen speak with Dr. Sandra Morgan of Vanguard University. They discuss her career, the role of the Public-Private Partnership Advisory Council to End Human Trafficking, and the importance of anti-trafficking education for advocates.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the national human trafficking hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.  Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship.You can learn more about Dr. Sandra Morgan here.You can listen to Ending Human Trafficking and access Dr. Morgan’s resources, including her E-Book, here. You can read about her appointment to the White House Council here.To read more about the relationship between healthcare and trafficking, read this.You can find the anti-human trafficking certificate here.You can find Netzsmart apps here.We would love to hear from you! You can reach us at samantha.franks@traffickinginstitute.org and alicen.rodolph@traffickinginstitute.org. Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn Kites

Send us a Text Message.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the National Human Trafficking Hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.In this episode, Sam and Alicen sit down with Lindsey Roberson, a federal prosecutor with the Department of Justice's Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit.Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship. Contact the Human Trafficking Institute here.Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn Kites

In this episode, Sam and Alicen speak with Senior Legal Counsel of the Human Trafficking Institute, Lindsey Roberson. They discuss her career, the role of criminal prosecution in anti-trafficking efforts, and the importance of victim centered prosecution efforts. If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the national human trafficking hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.  Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship.You can read more about Lindsey here.You can read the Safe Harbor law that Lindsey drafted here.Learn more about victim centered prosecution here.You can learn more about the process of prosecuting human trafficking with task forces here.You can learn more about working with survivors in our previous episode with Marie Martinez Israelite.You can learn about the HTI’s partner countries here.We would love to hear from you! You can reach us at samantha.franks@traffickinginstitute.org and alicen.rodolph@traffickinginstitute.org. Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn Kites

Send us a Text Message.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the National Human Trafficking Hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.In this episode, Sam and Alicen speak with Human Trafficking Institute co-founder and former U.S. Ambassador to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons John Cotton Richmond about his career and the U.S.'s efforts to combat trafficking. Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship. Contact the Human Trafficking Institute here.Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn Kites

In this episode, Sam and Alicen speak with one of the co-founders of the Human Trafficking Institute, Ambassador (ret.) John Cotton Richmond. They discuss his career trajectory, the global fight to end human trafficking, and America’s influence on anti-trafficking worldwide.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the national human trafficking hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.  Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship.You can find Ambassador Richmond’s website here.You can learn about the Department of Justice’s  anti-trafficking efforts  here.You can reference the State Department Trafficking in Persons report here.You can read more about Ambassador Richmond’s work with the Institute here.To learn more about the Kafala System, go here.To read more about the global efforts to fight trafficking, go here.You can apply for jobs with the federal government here.We would love to hear from you! You can reach us at samantha.franks@traffickinginstitute.org and alicen.rodolph@traffickinginstitute.org. Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn Kites

Send us a Text Message.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the National Human Trafficking Hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.Sam and Alicen chat with the rest of the 2020-21 Douglass Fellows about their experiences, the fellowship, and more. Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship. Contact the Human Trafficking Institute here.Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn Kites

Victor Boutros is a member of the law group within VCG. As a founding director of the Human Trafficking Institute, Victor's work displays the value of developing expertise, pursuing genuine creativity in the face of wicked problems, and, perhaps most importantly, persevering against powerful systems of injustice. Show Credits: Produced by Mike Cosper and the Narrativo Group for Advanced Studies in Culture Foundation. Recorded and Edited by TJ Hester Mixed by Mark Owens Music from the Porter's Gate Worship Project - https://www.portersgateworship.com/

If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the national human trafficking hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.  Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship. Applications close April 11.You can read Mirelle’s bio here.You can read Johanna’s bio here. Notes about Johanna's advocacy event will be public soon.You can read Alicen’s bio here.You can read Sam’s bio here.We would love to hear from you! You can reach us at samantha.franks@traffickinginstitute.org and alicen.rodolph@traffickinginstitute.org. Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn Kites

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Sam and Alicen speak with Yiota Souras, the General Counsel and Senior Vice President of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. 2020 was a record-breaking year for NCMEC's efforts, with more than 21.7 million reports of suspected child sexual exploitation made to NCMEC's CyberTipline. Yiota explains why exploitation of children is on the rise in COVID-19 and how we can all better protect them. She also explores NCMEC's involvement in the Backpage litigation and explains potential implications on other internet providers such as Facebook, Instagram, and Pornhub.You can learn more about NCMEC here and their efforts to combat child trafficking here. You can read the study on COVID's impact on children and exploitation here.You can learn more about Backpage, NCMEC's involvement in litigation against Backpage, and the Senate report here. You can find the documentary I am Jane Doe here.To learn more about pending concerns and litigation against Pornhub in both the United States and Canada, read this and this.Contact the Human Trafficking Institute here.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the national human trafficking hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733. Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn Kites

In this episode, Sam and Alicen speak with Yiota Souras, the General Counsel and Senior Vice President of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. 2020 was a high-volume year for NCMEC’s efforts, with more than 21.7 million reports of suspected child sexual exploitation made to NCMEC’s CyberTipline. Yiota explains why the risk of exploitation of children is on the rise in COVID-19 and how we can all better protect them. She also explores NCMEC’s involvement in the Backpage litigation and explains potential implications on other internet providers such as Facebook, Instagram, and Pornhub. If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the National Human Trafficking Hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.  Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship. Applications for next year’s cohort of Douglass Fellows close on April 11. You can learn more about NCMEC here and their efforts to combat child trafficking here. You can read the study on COVID’s impact on children and exploitation here.You can learn more about Backpage, NCMEC’s involvement in litigation against Backpage, and the Senate report here. You can find the documentary I am Jane Doe here.To learn more about pending concerns and litigation against Pornhub in both the United States and Canada, read this and this.We would love to hear from you! You can reach us at samantha.franks@traffickinginstitute.org and alicen.rodolph@traffickinginstitute.org. Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn Kites

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Sam and Alicen speak with Sarah Byrne, an attorney with Moore & Van Allen, as she describes the various ways lawyers can use their pro-bono practice to support survivors of trafficking and how non-attorneys can get involved in creating collectives for their community. Byrne leads Moore & Van Allen's human trafficking pro-bono project and is also a co-founder of the National Survivor Law Collective.Contact the Human Trafficking Institute here.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the national human trafficking hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733. 

In Episode 4, Alicen and Samantha speak with Sarah Byrne, an attorney with Moore & Van Allen, as she describes the various ways lawyers can use their pro-bono practice to support survivors of trafficking and how non-attorneys can get involved in creating collectives for their community. Byrne leads Moore & Van Allen’s human trafficking pro-bono project and is also a co-founder of the National Survivor Law Collective.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the national human trafficking hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733. Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship.You can learn more about Sarah here and more about Moore & Van Allen’s Human Trafficking project here.You can find more information about the collective here.Here is a guide on post conviction advocacy for survivors of human trafficking.We would love to hear from you! You can reach us at samantha.franks@traffickinginstitute.org and alicen.rodolph@traffickinginstitute.org. Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn Kites

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Alicen & Samantha interview University of Michigan professor Bridget Carr, the directing founder of the University of Michigan's Human Trafficking Clinic—the first clinical legal program dedicated to addressing trafficking comprehensively. In this episode, they discuss how to build a career as an anti-trafficking advocate, as well as how to create a mental health toolkit to support sustainable advocacy. Contact the Human Trafficking Institute here.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the national human trafficking hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.  Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn Kites

In the third episode of the Trafficking Matters podcast,  Alicen Rodolph and Samantha Franks interview University of Michigan professor Bridgette Carr, the directing founder of the University of Michigan’s Human Trafficking Clinic—the first clinical legal program dedicated to addressing trafficking comprehensively. They talk about how to build a career as an anti-trafficking advocate as well as how to create a mental health toolkit to support sustainable advocacy.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the national human trafficking hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733. Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship.Professor Carr’s full bio is here.You can learn more about the University of Michigan Law School Human Trafficking Clinic here.To hear more from Brené Brown, you can listen here.You can learn more about Homeboy Industries here.To learn more about vicarious trauma, go here.To learn more about EMDR therapy, go here.You can find the Design Your Life book here.We would love to hear from you! You can reach us at samantha.franks@traffickinginstitute.org and alicen.rodolph@traffickinginstitute.org. Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn Kites

Send us a Text Message.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the national human trafficking hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733.  Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship.You can find Marie's full bio here.You can read the Trafficking Victims Protection Act here.To understand more about trauma and trauma centered care generally, go here.To read more about the pedagogy of trauma-informed lawyering, go here.To learn more about how sex trafficking survivors experience trauma, go here.You can find a deeper explanation of “trauma-bonding” here.You can find more information on The Body Keeps the Score here. You can find your local indie bookstore here.Here is a handbook of resources on trauma centered care for trafficking survivors from the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime.Music: Blurry Vision by Corbyn Kites

Welcome to Trafficking Matters: A Douglass Fellowship Podcast. In Episode 2, Alicen Rodolph and Samantha Franks speak with Marie Martinez Israelite, the Director of Victims Services for the Human Trafficking Institute, about trauma-informed care for survivors of trafficking.If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the national human trafficking hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733. Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship.You can find Marie’s full bio here.You can read the Trafficking Victims Protection Act here.To understand more about trauma and trauma-informed care generally, go here.To read more about the pedagogy of trauma-informed lawyering, go here.To learn more about how sex trafficking survivors experience trauma, go here.You can find a deeper explanation of “trauma-bonding” here.You can find more information on The Body Keeps the Score here. You can find your local indie bookstore here.Here is a handbook of resources on trauma-informed care for trafficking survivors from the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime.We would love to hear from you! You can reach us at samantha.franks@traffickinginstitute.org and alicen.rodolph@traffickinginstitute.org.

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Sam and Alicen discuss human trafficking myths and legends. If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the national human trafficking hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733. You can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship.

Welcome to Trafficking Matters: A Douglass Fellowship Podcast. In Episode 1, you'll hear from Douglass Fellows* Alicen Rodolph and Samantha Franks as they unpack myths and legends about human trafficking and how you can join the anti-trafficking movement. If you or someone you know is currently in danger of human trafficking, you can view the national human trafficking hotline website here. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733. Here, you can learn more about the Human Trafficking Institute, the Federal Human Trafficking Report, and the Douglass Fellowship.For the formal definition of human trafficking, you can look to the Palermo Protocol.For more information about the harmfulness of QAnon conspiracy theories, you can read this New York Times article or this feature from Rolling Stone.For the Seven Things you should know about trafficking, look here.For the International Labor Organization’s breakdown of human trafficking numbers, look here.For a breakdown of the gender, race, and age of trafficking victims, look here.The Human Trafficking Hotline explains who is the most vulnerable to human trafficking, including notes on children without care from their biological families. The Hotline also explains what signs you should look for if you suspect human trafficking.You can find the UK Modern Slavery Act here. You can read the 1910 International Convention for the Suppression of the White Slave Trade here.We would love to hear from you! You can reach us at samantha.franks@traffickinginstitute.org and alicen.rodolph@traffickinginstitute.org. *Douglass Fellows are 3rd year law students who participate in a nine-month fellowship program with the Institute.

On January 14th, 2021 Tyler Dunman will be joining us from The Human Trafficking Institute as we recognize Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Prior to joining The Institute, Tyler served as a prosecutor in Texas for [...]

Is there a local spot you frequent often; I mean so much so that they know you by name?  How about a favorite local artist? Or Maybe a kindhearted educator that has made a huge influence in your life?Do any of you use public transportation to get around?Well today’s story isn’t about gruesome details of murders or aviation disasters, Oh no, no.. but... instead, it is a worrisome true story that involves a bubbly young soul who is known to be God gifted and loved by many.This is the story of Tonee Turner’s disappearance!   Resources:- Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire senior correspondent – 1/9/20https://www.pridepublishinggroup.com/pride/author/jlewis/- National Crime Information Center’s (NCIC's) - 2019 operational year.https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/2019-ncic-missing-person-and-unidentified-person-statistics.pdf/view- The National Human Trafficking Hotline https://humantraffickinghotline.org/sites/default/files/Polaris-2019-US-National-Human-Trafficking-Hotline-Data-Report.pdf- https://humantraffickinghotline.org/states- The Human Trafficking Institute https://www.traffickinginstitute.org/fl/- Websleuthshttps://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/pa-tonee-turner-22-homestead-allegheny-county-30-dec-2019.493877/page-4- Namushttps://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/63972?nav- Port Authority of Allegheny County 2020https://truetime.portauthority.org/home- The Globe - Written By Julie Buntjer, 2013 https://www.dglobe.com/news/crime-and-courts/1571615-human-trafficking-widespread- COLORSXSTUDIOShttps://youtu.be/f2mv00MP6sQ

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Dr. Sandie Morgan and Dave Stachowiak interview Victor Boutros to examine the recent developments of this issue. Victor serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Human Trafficking Institute, which he helped to co-found in 2015. They review the trends found in the Institute’s 2019 Federal Human Trafficking Report. Key Points The Human Trafficking Institute…

Dr. Sandie Morgan and Dave Stachowiak interview Victor Boutros to examine the recent developments of this issue. Victor serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Human Trafficking Institute, which he helped to co-found in 2015. They review the trends found in the Institute’s 2019 Federal Human Trafficking Report. Key Points The Human Trafficking Institute…

John Cotton Richmond serves as the United States Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons and leads the Department's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. In October 2018, the Senate unanimously confirmed him and President Trump appointed him to lead the United States' global engagement to combat human trafficking and support the coordination of anti-trafficking efforts across the U.S. government. Ambassador Richmond comes to the highest position in the federal government dedicated to combating human trafficking, after a distinguished career in the global battle for freedom. He co-founded the Human Trafficking Institute that exists to decimate modern slavery at its source by empowering police and prosecutors to use victim-centered and trauma-informed methods to hold traffickers accountable and ensure survivors are treated with respect and care. Prior to the Institute, Ambassador Richmond served, for more than ten years, as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Department of Justice's Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit where he was named one of the "Federal Prosecutors of the Year" by the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation. He investigated and prosecuted numerous victim-centered labor and sex trafficking cases throughout the United States. He also prosecuted cross burnings, police misconduct, and neo-Nazi hate crimes cases. Ambassador Richmond regularly served as an expert to the United Nations Working Group on Trafficking in Persons. He also lived in India for three years pioneering International Justice Mission's anti-slavery work.Ambassador Richmond's work to combat human trafficking has earned numerous honors, including: receiving the David Allred Award for Exceptional Contributions to Civil Rights, twice earning the Department of Homeland Security's Outstanding Investigative Accomplishments in a Human Trafficking Award, as well as twice receiving the Department of Justice's Special Commendation Award. Ambassador Richmond has trained judges, prosecutors, federal agents, law enforcement officers, and non-governmental organizations on effective, proactive human trafficking investigative and prosecutorial strategies. He also taught Human Trafficking Law, Policy, and Litigation at Pepperdine School of Law and Vanderbilt Law School. In 2018, while at the Human Trafficking Institute, he co-authored the first Federal Human Trafficking Report that collected and analyzed all the active federal human trafficking cases in the United States. Ambassador Richmond earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Mary Washington and his Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law.------------------- Are you ready to start dreaming big? Click HERE to receive your free Dream Big Workbook. It's a user-friendly guide to defining your core values and fundamental beliefs- the essential building blocks to discovering in which dreams you should invest.  On the episode: Producers : Tatave Abeshyan and Haley King Engineer : Jackson Carpenter Producer & Co-host : Scott Schimmel

John Cotton Richmond serves as the United States Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons and leads the Department’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. In October 2018, the Senate unanimously confirmed him and President Trump appointed him to lead the United States’ global engagement to combat human trafficking and support the coordination of anti-trafficking efforts across the U.S. government.Ambassador Richmond comes to the highest position in the federal government dedicated to combating human trafficking, after a distinguished career in the global battle for freedom. He co-founded the Human Trafficking Institute that exists to decimate modern slavery at its source by empowering police and prosecutors to use victim-centered and trauma-informed methods to hold traffickers accountable and ensure survivors are treated with respect and care.Prior to the Institute, Ambassador Richmond served, for more than ten years, as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit where he was named one of the “Federal Prosecutors of the Year” by the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation. He investigated and prosecuted numerous victim-centered labor and sex trafficking cases throughout the United States. He also prosecuted cross burnings, police misconduct, and neo-Nazi hate crimes cases. Ambassador Richmond regularly served as an expert to the United Nations Working Group on Trafficking in Persons. He also lived in India for three years pioneering International Justice Mission’s anti-slavery work.Ambassador Richmond’s work to combat human trafficking has earned numerous honors, including: receiving the David Allred Award for Exceptional Contributions to Civil Rights, twice earning the Department of Homeland Security’s Outstanding Investigative Accomplishments in a Human Trafficking Award, as well as twice receiving the Department of Justice’s Special Commendation Award.Ambassador Richmond has trained judges, prosecutors, federal agents, law enforcement officers, and non-governmental organizations on effective, proactive human trafficking investigative and prosecutorial strategies. He also taught Human Trafficking Law, Policy, and Litigation at Pepperdine School of Law and Vanderbilt Law School. In 2018, while at the Human Trafficking Institute, he co-authored the first Federal Human Trafficking Report that collected and analyzed all the active federal human trafficking cases in the United States. Ambassador Richmond earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Mary Washington and his Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law.———————This month, we're also offering a take-home workbook you can use to guide your discernment for the work you can do as a force for good in this world.Also on the episode:Producers: Tatave Abeshyan and Haley KingEngineer: Jackson CarpenterProducer & Co-host: Scott Schimmelpushplayproductions.orgPush Play ProductionsA production agency out of Bend OR that specializes in Content Creation, Digital Marketing and Podcast Editing.scottschimmelspeaks.comScott Schimmel SpeaksScott Schimmel is a public speaker for conferences, school assemblies, keynotes, workshops, and retreats.

John Cotton Richmond serves as the United States Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons and leads the Department's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. In October 2018, the Senate unanimously confirmed him and President Trump appointed him to lead the United States' global engagement to combat human trafficking and support the coordination of anti-trafficking efforts across the U.S. government.Ambassador Richmond comes to the highest position in the federal government dedicated to combating human trafficking, after a distinguished career in the global battle for freedom. He co-founded the Human Trafficking Institute that exists to decimate modern slavery at its source by empowering police and prosecutors to use victim-centered and trauma-informed methods to hold traffickers accountable and ensure survivors are treated with respect and care.Prior to the Institute, Ambassador Richmond served, for more than ten years, as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Department of Justice's Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit where he was named one of the "Federal Prosecutors of the Year" by the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation. He investigated and prosecuted numerous victim-centered labor and sex trafficking cases throughout the United States. He also prosecuted cross burnings, police misconduct, and neo-Nazi hate crimes cases. Ambassador Richmond regularly served as an expert to the United Nations Working Group on Trafficking in Persons. He also lived in India for three years pioneering International Justice Mission's anti-slavery work.Ambassador Richmond's work to combat human trafficking has earned numerous honors, including: receiving the David Allred Award for Exceptional Contributions to Civil Rights, twice earning the Department of Homeland Security's Outstanding Investigative Accomplishments in a Human Trafficking Award, as well as twice receiving the Department of Justice's Special Commendation Award.Ambassador Richmond has trained judges, prosecutors, federal agents, law enforcement officers, and non-governmental organizations on effective, proactive human trafficking investigative and prosecutorial strategies. He also taught Human Trafficking Law, Policy, and Litigation at Pepperdine School of Law and Vanderbilt Law School. In 2018, while at the Human Trafficking Institute, he co-authored the first Federal Human Trafficking Report that collected and analyzed all the active federal human trafficking cases in the United States. Ambassador Richmond earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Mary Washington and his Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law.———————This month, we're also offering a take-home workbook you can use to guide your discernment for the work you can do as a force for good in this world.Also on the episode:Producers: Tatave Abeshyan and Haley KingEngineer: Jackson CarpenterProducer & Co-host: Scott Schimmelpushplayproductions.orgPush Play ProductionsA production agency out of Bend OR that specializes in Content Creation, Digital Marketing and Podcast Editing.scottschimmelspeaks.comScott Schimmel SpeaksScott Schimmel is a public speaker for conferences, school assemblies, keynotes, workshops, and retreats.

Celia Williamson is the Author of "A seat at the table." She is an extinguished professor at the University of Toledo and the Executive Director of the Human Trafficking Institute. If you are interested in more information concerning PhD in the field of Social Work please reach out to Dr. Williamson at celia@celiawilliamsom.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/6figuresw/message

Victor Boutros, co-founder of the Human Trafficking Institute, shares about the evil of modern day slavery, the fight to end it globally, and God’s heart for the poor and oppressed.

Whitney Hosty, Senior Philanthropic Advisor at the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation and Greater Horizons sits down with Victor Boutros of the Human Trafficking Institute. The Grow Your Giving podcast is powered by the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation and our national entity, Greater Horizons. We aim to make giving convenient and efficient for our donors through donor-advised funds and other charitable giving tools. The Grow Your Giving podcast discusses philanthropic topics to help you enjoy giving more. Find us online at growyourgiving.org/podcast. "Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

As the CEO of The Human Trafficking Institute, Victor Bourtos targets modern slavery at its source be providing imbedded experts, training to police and prosecutors, and evidence-based research necessary to free victims.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victor Boutros is the CEO and Founding Director of the Human Trafficking Institute and co-author with Gary Haugen of The Locust Effect: Why the End of Poverty Requires the End of Violence, a book published by Oxford University Press in 2014. Drawing on real-world cases and extensive scholarship, The Locust Effect paints a vivid portrait of the way fractured criminal justice systems in developing countries have spawned a hidden epidemic of modern-day slavery and everyday violence that is undermining vital investments in poverty alleviation, public health, and human rights. A critically acclaimed work of thought-leadership, The Locust Effect is a Washington Post bestseller that has been featured by the New York Times, The Economist, NPR, the Today Show, Forbes, TED, and the BBC, among others. For their work on The Locust Effect, Boutros and Haugen received the 2016 Grawemeyer Prize for Ideas Improving World Order, a literary prize awarded annually to the authors of one book based on originality, feasibility, and potential for global impact. Boutros previously served as a federal prosecutor who investigated and tried international human trafficking cases of national significance around the country on behalf of the United States Department of Justice’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit. He has taught human trafficking at the FBI Academy in Quantico, trained law enforcement professionals in the United States and other countries on how to investigate and prosecute human trafficking, and taught trial advocacy to lawyers from Latin America, South and Southeast Asia, and Africa. Prior to his work with the Justice Department, Boutros spent time on similar issues in the developing world. He has worked on improving prison conditions in Ecuador, documented bonded slaves in India, and worked on human trafficking issues as a visiting lawyer with the National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa. Boutros is a graduate of Baylor University, Harvard University, Oxford University, and the University of Chicago Law School, where he was as an editor of the University of Chicago Law Review and received a grant to research human trafficking as a Human Rights Research Fellow. He has written on foreign affairs and human rights, including a feature article in Foreign Affairs and a piece co-authored with US Trafficking in Persons Ambassador John Richmond in the AntiTrafficking Review, and developed and taught a course on human rights, human trafficking, and rule of law in the developing world at the University of Chicago Law School. Boutros speaks to corporate leaders, universities, and think tanks on human trafficking, and has provided briefings to senior government leaders on human trafficking, including legislators, congressional committees, and the President of the United States. Learn more: https://www.traffickinginstitute.org

Tuesday, November 13, 2018 Join us for a compelling show! Today Kerby talks with Victor Boutros, CEO and a Founding Director of the Human Trafficking Institute, about the hidden epidemic of modern-day slavery and everyday violence. Kerby will have the latest news, and all through a Biblical lens. Please call us with your opinion at 800-351-1212 or […]

This week we welcome Victor Boutros, co-founder of the Human Trafficking Institute in Washington, D.C. Victor shares unique insights into the dark world of human trafficking, and how he responded to God’s call to step into this difficult arena.

John Cotton Richmond has been helping, loving, and serving people for quite some time. He started out working to free people from human slavery with the International Justice Mission. He then serve das the Special Litigation Counsel with the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. He went on to start the Human Trafficking Institute. If you haven’t figured out by now, John loves people and longs to see all people freed from all kinds of slavery. He’s amazing! In our conversation, he gives us so much wisdom and practical help for giving a damn. You won’t want to miss one minute of our chat.  Follow John on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Keep up with the work he’s doing by following the Human Trafficking Institute on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Follow Let’s Give A Damn on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter to keep up with all that is going on. We have so much planned for the coming months and we don’t want you to miss a thing! And if you want to follow Nick Laparra—Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. Support Let’s Give A Damn by contributing the monthly amount of your choice on Patreon. 100% of the money you contribute will go to making more podcasts. Not a dime goes into our pockets! Thanks for all your help. Can’t wait to spend time with y’all next week. Stay tuned! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today tens of millions of people are trafficked and enslaved across the globe and in our own country. But the God of the Bible desires justice and raises up people to carry out the good news of freedom to the captives. Listen to John Richmond, co-founder of the Human Trafficking Institute share his story of […]

Are you overwhelmed by the problem of sex trafficking and forced labor in the world? Sometimes it feels like a hopeless reality. What can really be done to make a difference? Well, today I have a leader in the fight against human trafficking and he is on a mission to bring hope to this hopeless situation. Once you hear what he's done for the fight in the U.S., you'll see that with people like John at the head of the fight, it just might be possible. John Cotton Richmond leads the Human Trafficking Institute as it works to combat slavery at its source. Numerous survivors of sex and labor trafficking have found victim-centered advocate in John. He has been named Prosecutor of the Year and expert for the United Nations and every trafficker’s worst nightmare by the head of the FBI’s human trafficking program. Mentioned in this episode: Human Trafficking Institute website Find HTI on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

John Richmond and Victor Boutros are co-founding directors of The Human Trafficking Institute, an organization set on decimating slavery worldwide by getting at the root, traffickers. Both are former prosecutors of the U.S. Department of Justice Human Trafficking Unit. Their impressive pedigree is only outmatched by their massive hearts, friendship and desire for justice as a means to peace. www.traffickinginstitute.orgtwitter: @JohnRichmond1 @boutrosvictor   

In this episode, Dr. Sandra Morgan and Dave Stachowiak introduce two previous federal prosecutors John Cotton Richmond and Victor Boutros to discuss the Human Trafficking Institute. They ask three questions that fall into anti human trafficking strategies: How do we make people less vulnerable to traffickers, how do we care for survivors, and how do…

After pioneering anti-slavery initiatives in India with the International Justice Mission, John served as a federal prosecutor in the United States Department of Justice’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit for over a decade. It was here that he investigating and prosecuting labor and sex trafficking cases throughout the United States. Through his work combatting human trafficking, John has earned numerous awards and has served as an expert to the United Nations and the European Union as they too seek to fight human trafficking around the world. He has also trained judges, prosecutors, federal agents, law enforcement officers, NGOs, and international delegations on human trafficking. He recently left the Department of Justice to found the Human Trafficking Institute – which uses proven strategies to stop traffickers, rescue victims, and decimate the prevalence of slavery. Oh, and get this: The head of the FBI’s Human Trafficking Program called John “every trafficker’s worst nightmare" -- You can connect with John Cotton Richmond on Twitter and Facebook and learn more about his work and The Human Trafficking Institute at www.johncottonrichmond.com.   You can connect with Branden Harvey on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Snapchat at @brandenharvey. And subscribe to his freshly redesigned weekly Goodnewsletter at www.brandenharvey.com.   You can find more podcasts like Sounds Good at the all new www.Gradient.is.