Podcast appearances and mentions of jessica midkiff

On today's show, Alan Smyth discusses how men can help end sexual exploitation and trafficking and the launch of his new audiobook. GUEST OVERVIEW: Alan Smyth serves as the Executive Director for Saving Innocence, an anti-human trafficking, community based organisation focused on the recovery and restoration of child victims of sex trafficking. Based in Los Angeles, Alan has responsibility over Direct Services and Business Operations. He is co-author with Jessica Midkiff of the book, “Men! Fight for Me: The Role of Authentic Masculinity in Ending Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking”. https://savinginnocence.org/  

GUEST OVERVIEW: Alan Smyth serves as the Executive Director for Saving Innocence, an anti-human trafficking, community based organisation focused on the recovery and restoration of child victims of sex trafficking. Based in Los Angeles, Alan has responsibility over Direct Services and Business Operations. He is co-author with Jessica Midkiff of the book, “Men! Fight for Me: The Role of Authentic Masculinity in Ending Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking”. https://savinginnocence.org/  

GUEST OVERVIEW: Alan Smyth serves as the Executive Director for Saving Innocence, an anti-human trafficking, community based organisation focused on the recovery and restoration of child victims of sex trafficking. Based in Los Angeles, Alan has responsibility over Direct Services and Business Operations. He is co-author with Jessica Midkiff of the book, “Men! Fight for Me: The Role of Authentic Masculinity in Ending Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking”. https://savinginnocence.org/  

Order a copy of Alan's book, "Men! Fight For Me" - https://amzn.to/3KDvgmD   Alan Smyth is the executive director of Saving Innocence and provides an escape from trafficking for child victims of sex trafficking 24 hours a day – 7 days a week. Using a highly relational and collaborative approach, we give children on-the-ground help exclusively in the U.S. by utilizing strategic partnerships with law enforcement, social service providers, and schools while mobilizing communities to prevent abuse and increase neighborhood safety.   “Fight For Me”  are words he heard directly from a survivor of sex trafficking. Alan's unique view into this tragedy has given him a backstage pass to this horrific exploitation of children. Co-authored by Jessica Midkiff, herself a survivor of child trafficking, this book speaks directly to the hearts of men and our responsibility to step up and take leadership in the remedy.   Connect with Alan & Saving Innoncence online: Webiste (Saving Innocence) - https://savinginnocence.org/   IG - https://www.instagram.com/savinginnocence/   Men! Fight For Me book - https://fightforme.net/   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-smyth-01552529/   --   Connect with Frank and The Super Human Life on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachfrankrich/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/584284948647477/   Website: http://www.thesuperhumanlifepodcast.com/tshlhome   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjB4UrpxtNO2AFtDURMzoKQ  

IN THIS EPISODE WE'LL DISCUSS...Protecting the young - Getting all 'Cowboy'How can Jessica smile so deeply even though she's been through so much?Breaking Cycles of VictimizationRedeeming your suffering - repurposing your pain Jessica Midkiff is a survivor of sex trafficking.  There are few who are as strong and as uniquely resilient as she is.  She has conquered so much and endured over ten years of oppressive abuse and traumatic exploitation.  Her personal knowledge and accomplishment in escaping it are beyond significant, and second to none.  "By the time I was nine years old they were men coming in and out of my house who were trying to sleep with me and trying to get different sexual favors from me.""The pimp who kidnapped me branded me like I was his slave, and it was done against my will.  I received this tattoo when I wasn't sure if I was going to get killed that night or not. I felt new levels of fear as I went completely numb during this process. This demeaning symbol of ownership made it clear to me that my life is no longer my own. I had a profound feeling of being stuck and unable to move.One thing I was sure of the night I received it was I didn't want to die and I would do whatever I had to do in order to live."For more information on supporting Jessica's cause - CLICK HEREFor those interested in connecting with me for a Business/Life Strategic Consultation (45min.) no charge, no-strings-attached - simply   CLICK HEREFor those interested in connecting with me for a Virtual Coffee (20 min.) - simply   CLICK HEREEnjoy the show. James Heppner Psss.... If you like the podcast episode, let us know by subscribing, leaving a little review, and sharing with a friend as you feel appropriate - the guests that I host on this show love the feedback and I love knowing that you are listening.  Donation Drive for Jessica Midkiff:  www.SetHerUpToWin.com  NOW BOOKING PODCAST GUESTS: CLICK HERE

On this episode of A Brothers' Creed Podcast we chat with Alan Smyth and Jessica Midkiff. Alan is the executive director of the Saving Innocence Project that is an anti-Human trafficking organization operating in the L.A. area. Alan is the co-author of the book Men! Fight for me, The Role of Authentic Masculinity in Ending Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking. Alan shares with us some of the ways men play a role in perpetuating this industry and how men can stand up for innocence and freedom.  His co-author is Jessica Midkiff who was once a victim of sex trafficking herself. Jessica shares some of her experiences of coming out of that world and how her and Alan have worked to help others who are trapped. This episode is an eye opening view into what is going on out there and how strong men and women need to stand up against this evil in our world. Go check out their website and their book to learn how you can be someone who advocates for change.   You can find their book at their website: www.fightforme.net On Instagram @savinginnocence and here @fightformebook

We often talk about slavery as part of the past.  But slavery still exists in America, it just looks a little different.  Meet Jessica Midkiff, who escaped the life.  She tells Michele about her remarkable story along with Alan Smyth, Executive Director of SavingInnocence.org, who wants men to step up and help.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are joined on the podcast by Alan Smyth. Alan serves as the Executive Director for Saving Innocence, an anti-human trafficking, community-based organization focused on child victims of sex trafficking. Based in Los Angeles, Alan's main focus includes budgeting and resource development, strategic partnerships, staff development and client services. Alan is also the co-author of the book "Men, Fight For Me". It is an authentic and hard-hitting conversation, including the first-hand experiences of victims, about the plight of Human Trafficking in America, specifically child sex trafficking. “Fight For Me” are words he heard directly from a survivor of sex trafficking. Alan's unique view of this tragedy has given him a backstage pass to this horrific exploitation of children. Co-authored by Jessica Midkiff, a survivor of child trafficking, this book speaks directly to the hearts of men and our responsibility to step up and take leadership in the remedy. Alan lists his greatest achievement is being married to Sharon for 37 years and being Dad to Brittany, Trevor & Daughter in law Katy! You can learn more about the work Alan is doing and how we can help serve, empower and advocate for child victims of human trafficking by getting involved with Saving Innocence at www.savinginnocence.org. Check out and get yourself a copy of "Men, Fight For Me" at https://fightforme.net/

In this episode, I'm hosting physical therapist, Tracy Hill. She specializes in helping frustrated women regain confidence, purpose & passion in their bodies through proven brain-science without the need for willpower or motivation.Hey busy mompreneur, single momma, woman go getter! Are you doing all the things and then realize your energy is burned out and your health begins to suffer.Practice taking 10 minutes a day to get up a move your body, shift your mindset off the To-Do list, the routine, and learn to find a rhythm by listening to your body.  This is a good listen for getting clear on your WHY so that you begin to SHOW UP for yourself in ways that become easier everyday. Create new neuropathways in the brain to trigger accomplishment, rest, flow, and pleasure. Self care is key to happiness, and girl, we need our happy to get through the day! I see you, out there hustling, with those kids, and those goals. But are you taking the time to measure your alignment with your purpose and energy? Get in touch with Tracy for her test to measure where you are with energy. Because, here's the thing, if we misplace our energy into things that aren't moving the needle for your goals, and giving back the pleasure you need to sustain that routine, then it's time to take a poll. Your output is too important. When we, as women, become too drained, it's too easy to lose our self-control, and that abiding fruit of the Spirit is way too important. Begin living your best life,  in overflow, because you put God first and you learn to listen to your body. Find Tracy:Limitless Health PodcastInstagramFREE Guide : 7 Ways to Win in 10 minutes or LessFind Be Journey Strong resourcesFind Laura:Living Aura women's membershipPrayer Woman book41 Challenge for your Heart in Jesus & Praying Over Your Husband (or future spouse)

Alan serves as the Executive Director for Saving Innocence, an anti-human trafficking, community-based organization focused on child victims of sex trafficking. Based in Los Angeles, You can learn more about Saving Innocence at www.savinginnocence.org. “Fight For Me” are words he heard directly from a survivor of sex trafficking. Alan's unique view into this tragedy has given him a backstage pass to this horrific exploitation of children. Co-authored by Jessica Midkiff, herself a survivor of child trafficking, this book speaks directly to the hearts of men and our responsibility to step up and take leadership in the remedy. Find out more about eh book at https://fightforme.net Alan's greatest achievement is being married to Sharon for 37 years and being Dad to Brittany, Trevor & Daughter in law Katy! Your host Townsend Russell, founder of 100% Dad, travels America in his custom Rv with his family of 3 boys and wife of 15 years Rhyan. Retired at age 33 after selling his businesses he choose the path that was the most uncommon. Instead of doubling down and feeding his ambition and ego by starting another business and making more money, he simply stepped back and doubled down on the family. Spending every single day with his wife and kids exploring the country. Follow those adventures on Instagram and TikTok at @100dad See what we are up to on the website https://100dad.com/ Find more information and our Tour Schedule on https://100dad.com/tour/ The podcast is available at https://100dad.com/podcast/ Join 100% Dad for Free https://100dad.ac-page.com/JoinCommunity --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/100dad/support

Dads you are not going to want to miss this episode on this controversial Topic.... Our guests today are Alan Smyth and Jessica Midkiff they have dedicated their lives to ending the plight of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. The book they wrote exposes the harsh realities facing vulnerable populations to these criminal enterprises and explores the transformative role of authentic masculinity. Alan serves as the Executive Director for Saving Innocence, an anti-human trafficking, community based organization focused on the recovery and restoration of child victims of sex trafficking. Based in Los Angeles, Alan has responsibility over Direct Services and Business Operations. Alan's unique view into this tragedy has given him a backstage pass to the horrific exploitation of children. As a man, Alan has seen how important his male voice is in combating this dark reality in our society. In this episode we talk about some of the harsh realities facing vulnerable populations to these criminal enterprises. How we as men knowingly or unknowingly participate in the dehumanization of woman and children? How can we stand up to these horrors? Some of the various components of human trafficking? What does Authentic Masculinity look like? Some practical action items or possible solutions? In this Episode They discuss how sex trafficking operates as a business model: Supply exists, because demand exists. As Always this Podcast is Paid for by our sponsors and Listeners alike. all Donations are tax deductible. The Show Up Dad Foundation, INC. is a California foreign Non Profit CORP 5013(C) @Tallman Equipment @Line11clothingco. @monzingo knives. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-mendonca/support

In this episode, we welcome Alan Smyth and Jessica Midkiff to the show. They are the co-authors of the book Men! Fight for Me: The Role of Authentic Masculinity in Ending Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking. They both work with a nonprofit called Saving Innocence, an organization that serves, empowers, and advocates for child victims of sex trafficking. Alan is the Executive Director of Saving Innocence, and Jessica is a survivor of sex trafficking. She was sold for sex thousands of times over a 10-year period, and she has spent the last decade-plus advocating for and helping younger victims of sex trafficking to regain their mental and physical health. In this interview, we discuss the shocking number of children that are sex trafficked in the US, how children get pulled into sexual exploitation, the role pornography has in sex trafficking, a day in the life of a child that is sold for sex, why legalizing prostitution would lead to even more trafficking, the role of pimps in “the life,” what men can do to stop sex trafficking, and much more. This one is rough, guys. Let's get into it… Episode notes and links HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Smyth and Jessica Midkiff are anti-human trafficking activists and co-authors of “Men! Fight for Me: The Role of Authentic Masculinity in Ending Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking”. Alan serves as the Executive Director for Saving Innocence, an anti-human trafficking, community-based organization focused on the recovery and restoration of child victims of sex trafficking. As a man, Alan has seen how important his male voice is in combating this dark reality in our society.Jessica is a true “lived experience expert.” She has survived ten years of commercial, sexual exploitation and has spent over ten years of advocacy work helping victims escape and recover. Jessica works for Saving Innocence, as well. In this episode we discuss:- The scope of human trafficking and how it's modern day slavery- Why men are so essential in the fight against trafficking- What is "authentic masculinity" and how it plays a role in curtailing demand for trafficking- The role of pornography in perpetuating human trafficking- How our culture plays into trafficking, and what changes need to occur to eliminate trafficking- Common profiles of sex buyers- Which demographics are vulnerable to trafficking and sexual exploitation- The daily reality of individuals "in the life"- Why language is important- The role of social media and online exploitation- The effect of mass materialism - How to be part of the solution Make sure to check out Jessica and Alan's book at @ and learn about how to support Saving Innocence at savinginnocence.org

With over 25 years of non-profit management and experience, Alan Smyth is the Executive Director of Saving Innocence. Saving Innocence is a non-profit organization that serves, empowers, and advocates for child victims of sex trafficking. Saving Innocence has helped over 2,000 victims of child sex trafficking. Alan Smyth recently served for 14 years as the Regional Director for Young Life in the Greater Los Region and before that he was an Area Director for Young Life in San Francisco Bay for 11 years. During his tenure, Alan was responsible to fundraise for and oversee an overall annual operating budget of 4 million dollars as he led a charge to expand work into South LA. His responsibilities included recruiting, hiring, training & supervising staff as well as volunteers. Additionally, Alan executed hundreds fundraising events, strategic planning activities and developed marketing strategies that proved successful for Young Life in Los Angeles. Most recently, Alan Smyth co-authored a book MEN! Fight For Me. This book is an authentically real conversation about the plight of Human Trafficking in America, specifically child sex trafficking. This book is a conversational approach from people with “Lived Experience.” MEN! Fight For Me is co-authored by Alan Smyth & Jessica Midkiff, plus a host of other experts, both survivors as well as professionals in the field. In our conversation Alan shares tangible ways YOU can help decrease the demand for sex trafficking and exploitation. He also shares tools and strategies we as parents can use to help protect our own kids from this danger that is out there in every country, state, and city. This is a fight that Saving Innocence can't do alone. We all can do our part as parents to put a stop to this terrible injustice to our children. For a copy of the book, Men! Fight For Me, please check out the links below. Dad Up! https://www.amazon.com/Men-Fight-Masculinity-Exploitation-Trafficking/dp/1954968388 https://fightforme.net/book/ https://savinginnocence.org/ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58604598-men-fight-for-me https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgUaoNqU6H4ZL9RDn7S3w_w http://instagram.com/savinginnocence https://www.instagram.com/smythalan/ https://www.facebook.com/alan.smyth.5492 https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe https://youtube.com/channel/UC3YGCtoxbiOMR-fQAeNnxlw https://www.instagram.com/daduppodcast/ https://www.daduptribe.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bryan-ward8/support

We need to talk about the dark side of our society and masculinity, to be more aware and to take action. This time my guests are Alan Smyth who serves as the Executive Director for Saving Innocence, an anti-human trafficking, community based organization focused on the recovery and restoration of child victims of sex trafficking and Jessica Midkiff, a true “lived experience expert.” She has survived ten years of commercial, sexual exploitation as well as having spent over ten years of advocacy work helping victims escape and recover.They have co-authored a new book: Men! Fight For Me, The Role of Authentic Masculinity in Ending Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking. Jessica was instrumental in piloting many of the programs still used today which help trafficking survivors exit the life. In 2015, she was recognized as “Woman of the Year” in Los Angeles County for her extraordinary work in the field. “Fight For Me” are words they heard directly from a survivor of sex trafficking.

What is your hill to die on? Alan Smyth co-authored Men! Fight for Me: The Role of Authentic Masculinity in Ending Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking Currently, Alan serves as the Executive Director for Saving Innocence, an anti-human trafficking, community-based organization focused on child victims of sex trafficking.  Based in Los Angeles, Alan has responsibility over Direct Services and Business Operations. His main focus includes budgeting and resource development, strategic partnerships, staff development, and client services. You can learn more about Saving Innocence at www.savinginnocence.org. “Fight For Me”  are words he heard directly from a survivor of sex trafficking. Alan's unique view into this tragedy has given him a backstage pass to this horrific exploitation of children. Co-authored by Jessica Midkiff, herself a survivor of child trafficking, this book speaks directly to the hearts of men and our responsibility to step up and take leadership in the remedy. Nefarious: Merchant of Souls https://youtu.be/MFaDHgXPbUg Boots on the Ground: Research Saving Innocence and get involved!   Get Your Copy Now! of Tell Them, What Great Fathers Tell Their Sons and Daughters www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Podcast #109 | The Role of Authentic Masculinity in Ending Sexual Exploitation and TraffickingThere's a lot of talk these days about the role of masculinity in ending sexual exploitation and trafficking. On one hand, you have people who argue that traditional masculinity is responsible for perpetuating these problems in the first place. On the other hand, you have people who argue that authentic masculinity – the kind that isn't based on violence or exploitation – is key to solving them. So what's the truth? What role does authentic masculinity really play in ending sexual exploitation and trafficking?Alan is currently the Executive Director of Saving Innocence, a community-based anti-human trafficking group that focuses on juvenile victims of sex trafficking. Alan, who is based in Los Angeles, is in charge of Direct Services and Business Operations. Budgeting and resource development, strategic collaborations, employee development, and client services are among his key focuses."Fight For Me," he was told by a sex trafficking survivor. Alan's unique perspective on the tragedy has given him a front-row seat to the heinous exploitation of children. This book, co-authored by Jessica Midkiff, a child trafficking survivor, talks directly to men's emotions and our need to rise up and take leadership in the solution.Alan's proudest accomplishment is being married to Sharon for 37 years and father to Brittany, Trevor, and Katy, his daughter in law! He also enjoys hiking and hanging out with his wife. And a fun fact of Alan? Is that he conquered Mt Kilimanjaro!We need to break down these rigid gender stereotypes if we ever hope to put an end to this horrific problem. That's why it's so important that we redefine what it means to be a man in today's world, one that values compassion, empathy, and respect. Only then will we be able to create a society where everyone can thrive, free from any sexual exploitation and trafficking.www.fightforme.netwww.savinginnocence.org@fightformebook.Be sure to check out this episode of BOF Podcast. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe!Join the Brotherhood of Fatherhood FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/brotherhoodoffatherhoodwww.brotherhoodfatherhood.com/alpha#BOFPodcast #brotherhoodoffatherhood #brotherhoodoffatherhoodpodcast #dad #father #stoic #podcast #fatherhood #parenting #masculinity #menleadingmen #personalgrowth #parenting #marriage#hacks #parentingtips #parentingcheatcodesOur sponsor: https://jasper.ai/?fpr=scottrhttps://constructivesolutionsenterprises.myshopify.com/https://www.instagram.com/constructivesolutionsent/https://www.facebook.com/constructivese

What role do men play in keeping our kids out of human trafficking? That's the question we aim to answer in this week's episode. In Episode 68, Josh and Kevin are joined by the Alan Smyth & Jessica Midkiff, co-authors of Men! Fight for Me: The Role of Authentic Masculinity in Ending Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking. Purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/36yF3s2 (Amazon) Alan serves as the Executive Director for Saving Innocence, an anti-human trafficking, community-based organization focused on child victims of sex trafficking. Jessica is a true “lived experience expert.” She has survived ten years of commercial, sexual exploitation as well as having spent over ten years of advocacy work helping victims escape and recover. Together they walk us through how men have the duty to protect our children and how we can (and should be) doing that. Join the conversation. Episode 68 - Fight For Me w/ Alan Smyth & Jessica Midkiff ---------------------------------------------------------------- Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the channel. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Find more information about Saving Innocence at www.SavingInnocence.Org You'll learn who they are, what they do, the trainings they offer and how you can help them. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Find more information about Men! Fight For Me at www.FightForMe.net ---------------------------------------------------------------- Instagram Josh Ashford: https://www.instagram.com/DadOnPurpose Kevin Brigance: https://www.instagram.com/TheMentorCoach Saving Innocence: https://www.instagram.com/SavingInnocence Fight for Me: https://www.instagram.com/FightForMeBook ---------------------------------------------------------------- Fatherhood Apparel: https://TLCbrand.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Episode 68 - Fight For Me w/ Alan Smyth & Jessica Midkiff --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tlcbrand/support

On this weeks PoM podcast episode I sit down and talk with Alan Smyth and Jessica Midkiff of Saving Innocence and authors of "Men! Fight for Me: The Role of Authentic Masculinity in Ending Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking "To connect with Alan and Jessica and learn more about Saving Innocence: https://savinginnocence.org/who-we-are/#savingTo find their book: https://www.amazon.com/Men-Fight-Masculinity-Exploitation-Trafficking/dp/1954968388/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=men+fight+for+me&qid=1644191130&s=books&sprefix=Men+fight+for+%2Cstripbooks%2C187&sr=1-1To check out the PoM Gear Store: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear Visit Armored Nation Coffee and use discount code "PURSUEMANLINESS" to save 25% off your next order: https://www.armoredcoffee.com/

Content Warning: discussion of human trafficking, child trafficking, and sexual exploitationDr. Laura continues her conversation with Alan Smyth, Executive Director for Saving Innocence and co-author of the book ‘Men! Fight for Me: The Role of Authentic Masculinity in Ending Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking' in this episode. Alan details how the pandemic didn't bring a reprieve in trafficking cases like he had hoped it would, but instead increased the crime and instances of child trafficking.Laura finds out how Alan deals with such a traumatic day-to-day career, how he keeps his own balance and wellness in mind. They discuss “vicarious trauma”, the reality of how it can affect Alan and his coworkers, and what is done to address it. Alan shares vital information with Laura and all listeners on tending to one's own self care while still responding to his call to action to learn more about human trafficking and taking whatever action is available to work against it. “I want to challenge everybody to take another step forward in understanding and learning and getting involved in anti-human trafficking efforts. This requires all of us.” Alan SmythAbout Alan Smyth:Currently Alan serves as the Executive Director for Saving Innocence, an anti-human trafficking, community-based organization focused on child victims of sex trafficking.  Based in Los Angeles, Alan has responsibility over Direct Services and Business Operations. His main focus includes budgeting and resource development, strategic partnerships, staff development and client services. You can learn more about Saving Innocence at www.savinginnocence.org.“Fight For Me” are words he heard directly from a survivor of sex trafficking. Alan's unique view into this tragedy has given him a backstage pass to this horrific exploitation of children. Co-authored by Jessica Midkiff, herself a survivor of child trafficking, this book speaks directly to the hearts of men and our responsibility to step up and take leadership in the remedy.Resources:Trafficked movieSaving InnocenceSaving Innocence on InstagramFight For MeFight For Me on Instagram“Men! Fight for Me” by Alan Smyth and Jessica Midkiff “In Pursuit of Love” by Rebecca Bender“Scars & Stilettos” by Harmony Grillo  Ending Human Trafficking podcast by Dr. Sandie Morgan Learn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.live For more resources, look into Dr. Laura's organizations: Work EvOHlutionSynthesis PsychologyCalgary Career CounsellingCanada Career CounsellingDr. Laura is a partner of Humance | Culture and Performance. 

"Men! Fight for Me!" is the title of a book inspired by one of the survivors who shares their story in its pages. Human trafficking awareness is big in January which is national human trafficking awareness month. Child sex trafficking awareness is the dirty little topic that no one can stomach. Alan Smyth & Jessica Midkiff share the uncomfortable truth that Child Sex Trafficking is alive and booming in the US. Both work with the charity organization Saving Innocence to fight for CSEC or (Commercially Sexually Exploited Children) It is a necessary fight that we must win at all cost. In part 2 of this podcast I go deep with author Jessica Midkiff on the reality of child sex trafficking. Jessica's story is filled with the stuff of nightmares; surviving being trafficked from the age of 11 to 21 before getting out of "the life" as it is referred to. The abuse started at 3, but you will have to read the book for that. Jessica brings us unique insights. I left in some of the light conversation between the darkness because people need to see the human. She is a survivor, a warrior and most importantly a person. We can't trivialize the survivors, that makes it more comfortable. They are people, with families, faces, names, hopes, dreams and life long scars. This is happening right here, everyday, everywhere with an estimated 300,000 children being trafficked in the US alone every day. It is not somewhere else and it is not someone else's problem. It has to end and you are the answer! -------------------------- Guest and Organization information ---------------Websites: https://fightforme.net/ https://savinginnocence.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savinginnocence https://www.facebook.com/FightForMeBook Twitter: https://twitter.com/savinginnocence https://twitter.com/2Cor618 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightformebook/ https://www.instagram.com/savinginnocence/ Tik Tok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@savinginnocence?lang=en Get the Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Men-Fight-Masculinity-Exploitation-Trafficking/dp/1954968388/ref=sr_1_1?crid=24G67SQPIIHH9&keywords=men+fight+for+me&qid=1642561986&s=books&sprefix=Men%21+Fight%2Cstripbooks%2C144&sr=1-1 The video version of this show is available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAp9UJeMjWI  

Content Warning: discussion of human trafficking, sexual exploitation, abuse and child abuseIn this episode, Laura speaks with Alan Smyth, Executive Director for Saving Innocence and co-author of the book ‘Men! Fight for Me: The Role of Authentic Masculinity in Ending Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking'. Alan has been on the front lines of caring for child victims of trafficking for six years through his role with Saving Innocence in LA. He calls his perspective a “backstage pass” to the horrors of trafficking and from that position realized that men need a specific call to action for their part in fighting trafficking. That realization led to his book, co-authored with Jessica Midkiff, herself a trafficking survivor.Laura and Alan explore the hard realities of how trafficking happens and how it happens right here in our own neighborhoods. They discuss necessary steps to take in addressing the issue and Alan shares how his book seeks specifically to move men to action. The term ‘authentic masculinity' defines a more positive and less toxic version of masculinity than one popularly upheld and how reaching men on that level is part of the work he is called to. “If we're not willing to step into it, and we're not willing to look at it closely and deal with it, it's going to continue to be the fastest growing crime in the world… and that's just unacceptable.” Alan SmythAbout Alan Smyth:Currently Alan serves as the Executive Director for Saving Innocence, an anti-human trafficking, community-based organization focused on child victims of sex trafficking.  Based in Los Angeles, Alan has responsibility over Direct Services and Business Operations. His main focus includes budgeting and resource development, strategic partnerships, staff development and client services. You can learn more about Saving Innocence at www.savinginnocence.org.“Fight For Me” are words he heard directly from a survivor of sex trafficking. Alan's unique view into this tragedy has given him a backstage pass to this horrific exploitation of children. Co-authored by Jessica Midkiff, herself a survivor of child trafficking, this book speaks directly to the hearts of men and our responsibility to step up and take leadership in the remedy.Resources:Producer Conroy Kanter: TraffickedSaving InnocenceSaving Innocence on InstagramFight For MeFight For Me on Instagram“Men! Fight for Me: The Role of Authentic Masculinity in Ending Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking” by Alan Smyth and Jessica Midkiff on Amazon Learn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.live For more resources, look into Dr. Laura's organizations: Work EvOHlutionSynthesis PsychologyCalgary Career CounsellingCanada Career CounsellingDr. Laura is a partner of Humance | Culture and Performance.

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Saving Innocence is an organization that serves, empowers, and advocates for child victims of sex trafficking in Los Angeles. Alan Smyth and Jessica Midkiff play vital roles in this organization. We had a chat about the scope of the problem, the hope they have in such dark circumstances, and how we can help fight alongside them.