Podcasts about Shared Hope International

When Congresswoman Linda Smith traveled into the brothel district of Mumbai, India on a fact-finding mission, she was horrified by the brutal reality she encountered there. On today's edition of Family Talk, Linda shares that she quit her political career to found Shared Hope International. Her goal? To help and heal those who have been exploited or are enslaved, and to assist people in identifying individuals in their communities who are trapped in the dark web of trafficking. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

Stanlynne Mixayphone from Shared Hope International returns to Morning Light to share more details on this being Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention Month. Part 3 of this month-long series covers how to bring justice to this situation.  Learn more at www.SharedHope.org 

Stanlynne Mixayphone joins Morning Light to continue this month's series, focusing on Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention Month… based on Shared Hope International's 3-prong approach: Last week, we talked about Prevention & Awareness - this week, “Restoration.”  www.SharedHope.org to learn more.  

Stanlynn Mixayphone from Shared Hope International joins Morning Light to kick-off our Monday morning series for the month of January, which is Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention Month.  Learn how you can help by visiting www.SharedHope.org 

It is our great honor to be welcoming Dr. Becca Johnson to the Libertas International Podcast! This episode discusses how Dr. Johnson got involved in the fight against human trafficking, the places she's been, the training she provides and how trauma sensitive care is essential when working with survivors of human trafficking. Dr. Becca Johnson is a recognized and respected leader with a passion to help the hurting heal. With over 25 years of experience as a licensed psychologist she brings a unique perspective and set of skills that enable a holistic approach to recovery and restoration for survivors of sexual abuse and exploitation. Currently, Dr. Johnson serves as the International Training Director for Rescue: Freedom International, a non-profit organization that empowers the rescue and restoration of those trapped in sexual slavery and prevents exploitation. As a sought after expert, she has provided training for those working with victims of sexual abuse, human trafficking, and exploitation. She trains on topics such as trauma care and recovery to programs globally and has provided training for International Justice Mission (IJM), Shared Hope International, Salvation Army and many other organizations. Last year alone she trained over 2,000 social workers, care providers and clinicians from 45 countries in workshops and clinics held in 14 countries. Dr. Johnson is the clinical advisor for Engedi Refuge, a recovery home for sexually exploited women. She has provided individual and group therapy as well as training for their staff and volunteers. Since 2006, she has consulted and trained on sex-trafficking victim aftercare for Agape International Mission (AIM), both in the United States and abroad. She is actively involved with Royal Family KIDS (in both North and South America) and Teen Reach Adventure Camp - camp, club, and mentoring programs for abused and neglected children in the foster care system. Dr. Johnson also founded TRuST (Trauma Recovery for Survivors of Trafficking), a collaborative anti-trafficking network of mental health professionals. Dr. Johnson is the author of books on child abuse (For Their Sake: Recognizing, Responding and Reporting Child Abuse, ACA, 1991), guilt (Good Guilt, Bad Guilt, IVP, 1996) and anger (Overcoming Emotions that Destroy, co-authored with Chip Ingram, Baker Books, 2008). Becca and her husband live in Bellingham, Washington (USA) and have five grown children.You can find Dr. Johnson's books here- https://www.amazon.com/Journey-Hope-Overcoming-Abuse/dp/0998980005Work that Dr. Johnson has been a part of in aftercare facilities around the United States. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/crime/2019/12/22/safe-house-aims-to-help/2030536007/https://cseinstitute.org/dawns-place-hosts-human-trafficking-training-clinical-treatment-focus/As always, website to Libertas International-libertasfreedom.org 

Darlene joins us to talk about her work informing people about sex trafficking in our local communities and worldwide. Recorded 5.13.24. Contact Darlene Crawford via Message on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/darlene.crawford.5667 Link to the full show on Rumble https://rumble.com/v529uo9-jewish-pro-life-show-with-darlene-crawford-ambassador-of-hope.html Shared Hope International https://sharedhope.org Planned Parenthood Offering Vasectomy Services https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-columbia-willamette/campaigns/vasectomy-services-2021 Ruth Institute https://ruthinstitute.org/press-releases/married-with-children-equals-happiness/ Sound of Freedom Movie https://www.angel.com/movies/sound-of-freedom Living in Liberty https://www.livinginliberty.org Under His Wings Human Trafficking Awareness https://www.facebook.com/Sex.TraffickingAwareness Children's Rescue Initiative https://thechildrensrescue.org The Asservo Project https://www.theasservoproject.org Sex Trafficking https://www.ncjw.org/work/stop-sex-trafficking/ Why the Jewish Community Needs to Discuss Sex Trafficking https://www.myjewishlearning.com/2015/07/15/why-the-jewish-community-needs-to-discuss-sex-trafficking/ Sex Trafficking Is a Jewish Issue https://www.jewishboston.com/read/sex-trafficking-is-a-jewish-issue/ At the Jewish Pro-Life Foundation, we're making the original pro-life religion pro-life again! News, education, enlightenment and spiritual renewal. Saving Jewish Lives & Healing Jewish Hearts by providing the Jewish community with Pro-Life Education, Pregnancy Care and Adoption Referrals, and Healing After Abortion. To learn more visit https://jewishprolifefoundation.org/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JewishProLifeFoundation/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JewishProLife Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk8B3l4KxJX4T9l8F5l-wkQ Follow us on MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/cecilyroutman Follow us on Gab: https://gab.com/JewishProLife Clouthub: https://app.clouthub.com/forum#/users/u/ProLifeCecily Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecily-routman-3085ab140/ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cecilyroutman/ Follow us on Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/prolifececily Follow us on Brighteon Social: https://brighteon.social/@ProLifeCecily Follow us on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/JewishProLifeFoundation Follow us on TruthSocial:https://truthsocial.com/@prolifececily Follow us on The Prepared Homestead  https://www.tphnetwork.com/members/14768026/feed  Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/JewishProLife Follow us on Podcasts: https://jewishprolife.libsyn.com/ Donate: https://jewishprolifefoundation.org/donate  In Israel: https://jewishprolifefoundation.co.il The Jewish Pro-Life Foundation is an IRS approved 501(c)3 non-profit educational  public charity. We are committed to Torah and Jewish Tradition. We are not affiliated with any political organization or any other religious organization or movement.

Today, we're talking about Michigan's primary elections, a mass resignation by the Palestinian Authority, the Supreme Court hearing a case about social media companies, and other top news for Wednesday, February 28th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please support our TPO sponsors! Shared Hope International: https://links.thepourover.org/SHI_pod LMNT: https://links.thepourover.org/LMNT0103 A Jew and a Gentile Discuss: https://links.thepourover.org/JewGentileDiscussPod Holman Handbook Series: https://links.thepourover.org/HolmanHandbook TUVU: https://www.tuvu.com/tpo

Today, we're talking about Capital One acquiring Discover, Julian Assange making his final appeal to avoid extradition, an update on the war in Gaza, and other top news for Wednesday, February 21st. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please support our TPO sponsors! Shared Hope International: https://links.thepourover.org/SHI_0221 LMNT: https://links.thepourover.org/LMNT0103 A Jew and a Gentile Discuss: https://links.thepourover.org/JewGentileDiscussPod Holman Handbook Series: https://links.thepourover.org/HolmanHandbook TUVU: https://www.tuvu.com/tpo

     Stanlynne Mixayphone joins Morning Light today to launch a 4-part series as January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. She is a Trained Volunteer Ambassador of Hope for Shared Hope International.   

     Stanlynne Mixayphone joins Morning Light today to launch a 4-part series as January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. She is a Trained Volunteer Ambassador of Hope for Shared Hope International. This is part 2 of our discussion.

It's Tuesday, July 11th, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus.  (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson 1,000 Nigerian Christians killed in last 30 days Nigeria has turned into the hardest place on Earth for Christians.   Equipping the Persecuted reports that over the last 30 days, more than 1,000 Christians have been brutally killed in Nigeria — a higher rate than ever for the genocide wrought by Muslims in that country since 2008.  Sound of Freedom takes 3rd place at box office Sound of Freedom. That's the major motion picture film addressing the problem of child trafficking. It took third place in the box office over the last week, topping $40 million, reports LifeSiteNews. The goal was to sell 2,000,000 tickets to mirror the number of children who have been trafficked globally.  Remarkably, they have already sold 3,863,582 tickets. Sound of Freedom experienced the most successful opening weekend for a religious film since 2014's Heaven is for Real. Watch the Sound of Freedom trailer and get tickets through a special link in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com.    Muslim countries have worst slave trafficking The recently released 2022 United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Global Report on Trafficking in Persons finds that 28% of trafficked persons from Africa and Asia wind up in the Middle East, 10% in Western Europe, 8% in Eastern Asia, and 5% in North America. The Muslim countries again come out as the very worst for slave trafficking.  In relation to the prevention of child abuse and exploitation, Out of the Shadows.global finds the most unsafe nations in the world are largely Muslim countries.  The worst is Niger. Then comes Cameroon, Saudi Arabia, Congo, Ethiopia, Algeria, and Pakistan.   The best places in the world are Canada, France, South Korea, Sweden, and Australia.  If you want to help fund the fight against trafficking, give a donation through Shared Hope International, a group which was featured on Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson in a conversation with former Congresswoman Linda Smith. Their website is www.SharedHope.org. Pervasive porn problem Approximately 35% of all internet downloads are related to pornography. Additionally, 77% of men aged 18-24 visited pornographic websites at least once per month.  And the use among younger men is increasing.   It is estimated to be worth around $97 billion, with annual revenue from U.S.-based companies alone reaching up to $14 billion.  The largest porn-consuming nations in the world are the U.S., the United Kingdom, and Brazil. Those three countries are followed by Japan, France, Mexico, the Philippines, Germany, Italy, Canada, Spain, and Egypt.   The United States, in first place, has 13 times the porn consumers per capita over the number two nation for porn which is the United Kingdom.  Of the major nations in the world, the most unsafe places for the crime of rape include Botswana, South Africa, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Australia, Belgium, and the United States.  71% of Americans support homosexual faux marriage Gallup's annual Values and Beliefs poll conducted back in May found that the number of Americans supporting homosexual mirage, has finally leveled at 71%. That's the same as last year, and up from 35% at the turn of the century. Support for homosexual relationships has dropped Yet the nation's support for same-sex relationships has dropped for the first time from 71% to 64% since last year. The largest demographic that has cooled its enthusiasm for this form of sexual perversion was Republicans — an appreciable drop from 56% support to 41% support.  Jeremiah 18:7-8 says, “The instant I speak concerning a nation and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up, to pull down, and to destroy it, if that nation against whom I have spoken turns from its evil, I will relent of the disaster that I thought to bring upon it.” America's social conservatives rising The percent of Americans who call themselves socially conservative is climbing up as well — up to 38% from 30% in 2021.  That's the highest score since 2012.   The ratio of those who refer to themselves as socially liberal has slipped from 33% to 29%, according to the Gallup study.  Disney and Target stocks are down Disney stock closed around $88 yesterday. That's a 55% drop from a $195 high in 2021. Target stock stands at $132 — about half of where the stock stood in November 2021. Walmart stock is up slightly since 2021. What part is pop culture playing in the demise of Target?  Gospel singer Jimmy Levy's song, “Boycott Target,” squeezed out Taylor Swift for the #1 spot on iTunes around the first of June, reports Fox News.  Additionally, Levy's “Reclaim the Rainbow” took the #1 position again last week.  Let's keep in mind 1 John 2:17.  It says, “And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.” Sky high mortgage rates Mortgage rates hit 7.22% last week. That's the highest for the year. Buyers are hesitant to jump in. And sellers are more hesitant to sell now that interest rates have doubled over the last 18 months.  Real estate purchase applications are down 22% last week, in a year-over-year comparison.  Layoffs in info tech, designer clothes, luxury cars, comm services Layoffs.fyi calculates a total of 216,000 layoffs thus far in 2023, compared to 165,000 layoffs in 2022 — most of which are technology jobs. Nonetheless, the bull markets for the first six months of 2023 were still the sectors including information technology, designer clothes, luxury cars, and communication services. By contrast, utilities, energy, and health care were the worst performing sectors in the U.S. stock market, reports MSN.  Worldview listeners weigh in from Texas, Rhode Island, & Guatemala Worldview listeners continue to email me about why they like the newscast at Adam@TheWorldview.com.  (Remember to include your whole name, city and state, and your country if outside America.) Marie Curb in Plainview, Texas wrote, “My son, Steven, and I listen to The Worldview while eating breakfast.  We enjoy hearing when God's people take a stand and when you use Scripture to back any point you're making. Thank you for the time and energy put into getting out the truth!” Officer Andrew Morgan in Tiverton, Rhode Island wrote, “I just wanted to write to thank you for the newscast. I really enjoy listening to it on my way to drop my son off at daycare. It keeps me informed of current events from a Christian perspective and calls out sin straightforwardly for what it is. The Worldview serves as a great encouragement, and a constant reminder to pray for the persecuted church. Keep up the good work.” And Philip Reber in Chimaltenango, Guatemala wrote, “I usually listen to your newscast together with the Generations program while I'm at work, partly because my wife only understands Spanish. I enjoy the news coming from a distinctly biblical worldview. And I highly enjoy hearing the news from someone I consider a friend, as we communicate by e-mail occasionally. God bless!” 11 Worldview listeners gave $2,298.38 Recently, 11 Worldview listeners gave toward our $80,000 goal by Monday, July 31st to keep this unique Christian newscast on the air. Our thanks to Cathy in Fate, Texas who gave $25, Abigail in Post Falls, Idaho who gave $30, Shari in Lakeway, Texas who gave $100, and Nathan in Morriston, Swansea, Wales who gave $128.38. We thank God for Michael in Ritzville, Washington who gave $200, Patricia in Windsor, Colorado who gave $300, as well as Kirsten in Fargo, North Dakota and Adrian in Black Creek, British Columbia, Canada – both of whom pledged $25/month for 12 months for a gift of $300 each. And we're grateful for the generosity of Joshua in Troy, Alabama who gave $315 and Casey in Apple Valley, California who pledged $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600. Those 11 donations add up to $2,298.38. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (Drum roll sound effect) $12,238.88. (Crowd cheering sound effect) In order to hit our $40,000 immediate goal by this Friday, July 14, we still need to raise $27,761.12. I'm looking for 10 Worldview listeners to pledge $100/month for 12 months. 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We're starting off the year with some helpful information and reminders with regards to safety for ourselves and our loved ones that you won't want to miss! January also happens to be Human Trafficking Awareness Month so in this episode, we are featuring Keelin Washington and Jeff Wohler, experts in both of those fields.  Keelin Washington, a human trafficking survivor, is a Program Facilitator on multiple anti-human trafficking programs including support groups and the kNOw More program, an awareness curriculum for middle and high school aged youth. She is also the Survivor Advocate and Mental Health Coach at Generate Hope, a safe house that provides healing and a real way out. As an expert in the field, Keelin has spoken at Shared Hope International, The Washington Times podcast, Debx/Amplified Voices among many more. Her dynamic work includes creating training videos and developing curriculum for organizations working with survivors, designing reintegration programming for survivors, including therapy, court advocacy.  Jeff Wohler is a lawyer, has an extensive background in law enforcement and was a former Special Agent with the US Treasury Department where he worked on organized crime and complex financial investigations. In his current role as President and CEO of the San Diego Harbor Police Foundation, he has created a robust Human Trafficking awareness training program that contains six separate segments and all of these training modules are available for free through their website at www.helpstophumantrafficking.org  Jeff is the recipient of the 2021 ASTORS Platinum Award for Excellence in Public Safety and Community Enrichment sponsored by American Security Today, along with the 2022 Hope Rising award for the Foundations work.   In this episode we are certain you'll learn surprising new things about the subjects of safety and human trafficking. You will also be immensely inspired by the work that Jeff Wohler and Keelin Washington are doing to make a difference and create hope out of darkness. Don't forget to make sure you're following us on Instagram and also subscribe to our YouTube version of the podcast so that you'll know about this episode as well as the many crazy amazing humans featured in all of our episodes. We're always here to remind you that any gesture of kindness has the potential to create a Crazy Amazing Human experience, one person at a time. You have the power to create that every day because YOU are Crazy Amazing! Thanks for being part of the Crazy Amazing Humans community. We appreciate you!

Today, we're talking about more classified documents being where they shouldn't, arrests in Brazil following election riots, deadly weather extremes in California, and other top news for Wednesday, January 11th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Sponsored by Shared Hope International - we're matching the first $1,000!

Linda Smith served as a U.S. Congresswoman before an alarming call led to her encounter with countless sex trafficking victims, leading her to form Shared Hope International. Dr. Jeff and Linda also discuss how those addicted to pornography may effectively be enslaving people they have never met, and how to get help. Listen to every episode of the Dr. Jeff Show wherever you listen to podcasts. More episodes of the Dr. Jeff Show on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3flbj2j  More about Summit Ministries: www.summit.org Summit Student Conferences: https://bit.ly/3iQB6D2 Read Christian worldview commentaries on popular movies and songs at http://summit.org/reflect 

Carolyn Harding with James Quilligan and Greg Pace, leaders with Economic Democracy Advocates, focusing on our Common Resources, our Water, Food and Energy Resources, for the good of all people. James Quilligan has been an analyst and administrator in the field of international development since 1975.He has served as policy advisor and writer for many international politicians and leaders, including Pierre Trudeau, François Mitterrand, Julius Nyerere, Olof Palme, Willy Brandt, Jimmy Carter, and Prince El Hassan. He has been a monetary consultant for government agencies in Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, Brazil, Bolivia, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Norway, Sweden, Ivory Coast, Algeria, Tanzania, Kuwait, India, Thailand, Indonesia, South Korea, Japan, Australia, Canada, and the United States. In addition, Quilligan has served as an advisor for many United Nations programs and international organizations. He is presently Managing Director of Economic Democracy Advocates. Greg began his advocacy in 2005 studying the peak oil phenomenon with the Central Ohio Relocalization Effort (CORE). In 2008, he attended the Convention for the Global Commons in Berlin, Germany, as his focus became centered around commons-based solutions for resource management. As the hydrofracking boom came to Ohio in 2011, Greg became involved with holding the industry accountable in Ohio and eventually joined Carolyn Harding in helping to create ‘Columbus Community Bill of Rights',where he remains as webmaster and treasurer. In 2019, Greg also became part of the executive committee as treasurer of Economic Democracy Advocates, where he also is engaged with the state legislation team. He has been active in educating local high school students on sex trafficking through Shared Hope International, as well as being a member of the Friends Committee on National Legislation Central Ohio Advocacy Team where members of Congress are lobbied for issues FCNL selects each year to focus on. https://sustaineda.org GrassRoot Ohio - Conversations with everyday people working on important issues, here in Columbus and all around Ohio. Every Friday 5:00pm, EST on 94.1FM & streaming worldwide @ WGRN.org, Sundays at 2:00pm EST on 92.7/98.3 FM and streams @ WCRSFM.org, and Sundays at 4:00pm EST, at 107.1 FM, Wheeling/Moundsville WV on WEJP-LP FM. Contact Us if you would like GrassRoot Ohio on your local station. Check us out and Like us on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/GrassRootOhio/ Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grassroot_ohio/ If you miss the Friday broadcast, you can find it here: All shows/podcasts archived at SoundCloud! https://soundcloud.com/user-42674753 GrassRoot Ohio is now on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../grassroot-ohio/id1522559085 This GrassRoot Ohio interview can also be found on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAX2t1Z7_qae803BzDF4PtQ/ Intro and Exit music for GrassRoot Ohio is "Resilient" by Rising Appalachia: https://youtu.be/tx17RvPMaQ8 There's a time to listen and learn, a time to organize and strategize, And a time to Stand Up/ Fight Back!

Kay Levesque is an Executive Directors of Love2Hope – a non-profit committed to raising awareness on human trafficking – with a special emphasis on sex trafficking – across America. her background includes being trained, volunteer ambassadors with Shared Hope International, former public-school educators, and national speakers and presenters. Resources: please click the link below to learn more https://www.love2hope.com/resources

Mary Kate Soliva is a Reservist in the U.S Army and Veteran Fellow at the Hoover Institution.  As a Business Development Analyst at the Project Management Institute, she is spearheading the Military and Veteran Program.  Her efforts include working with the military, veterans, and families towards a career in Project Management. She is a doctoral student, public speaker, and has trained the public, military, and law enforcement in the U.S and abroad on the signs and impact of human trafficking. Her initiatives include working with local policy makers, government agencies, and non-profit organizations to change policy and impact change. Mary Kate is a member of the Rotary e-Club of Pago Bay Guam, Association of the U.S Army, and Student Veterans of America. She volunteers for Vets2Industry, Shared Hope International and numerous other organizations.   Mary Kate holds a Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Guam where she focused her studies on human trafficking in Guam and Micronesia.  Her email address is: marykate.soliva@pmi.org and you can learn more about the military programs at PMI at the following sites:  https://www.military2pm.com/ https://projectmanagementinstitute.grsm.io/Military https://projectmanagementinstitute.grsm.io/Military https://www.military2pm.com/ Mary Kate Soliva | LinkedIn

Keelin is the Survivor Advocate and Mental Health Coach at Generate Hope a safe house that provides healing and a real way out. She has spoken at Shared Hope International, The Washington Times podcast, Debx/Amplified Voices among many more. Keelin has created training videos and developed curriculum for organizations working with survivors. As a lived experience expert God has given her a plan and a purpose, and she has dedicated her life to bringing awareness and recovery to the community and survivors she serves.

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

Human trafficking, often categorized by sex and labor trafficking, is widespread in the United States. Victims of human trafficking can come from any background, however according to the U.S. Department of Justice, 94% of sex trafficking victims are female, 40% are Black, and 24% are Latinx. And in South Dakota, where Native American women are only 8% of the population, they represent 40% of sex trafficking victims. These statistics are staggering. Add to this, a recent report by Georgetown University found that sexual abuse is one of the leading predictors of girls' entry into the juvenile justice system-effectively creating a sexual abuse to prison pipeline for those already victimized.rnrnJust last year, the state of Ohio scored an F on their Shared Hope International report card on human trafficking. How can we better engage our communities, businesses, non-profits, and governmental organizations to address human trafficking? And what are the best practices across healthcare, public safety, and more, that can help support victims of this underground epidemic?rnrnLast month, our City Club Youth Forum Council shed light on unequal reporting and investigations of missing person cases involving women of color. Now, join us virtually on Wednesday, January 26th, as we mark Human Trafficking Awareness Month. We will hear from Kirsti Mouncey, President & CEO of the Collaborative to End Human Trafficking and Yasmin Vafa, Executive Director at Rights4Girls on intersection of race, gender, violence, and the law as it pertains to human trafficking.

When Congresswoman Linda Smith traveled into the brothel district of Mumbai, India on a fact-finding mission, she was horrified by the brutal reality she encountered there. On today's edition of Family Talk, Linda shares that she quit her political career to found Shared Hope International. Her goal? To help and heal those who have been exploited or are enslaved, and to assist people in identifying individuals in their communities who are trapped in the dark web of trafficking.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29 When Congresswoman Linda Smith traveled into the brothel district of Mumbai, India on a fact-finding mission, she was horrified by the brutal reality she encountered there. On today's edition of Family Talk, Linda shares that she quit her political career to found Shared Hope International. Her goal? To help and heal those who have been exploited or are enslaved, and to assist people in identifying individuals in their communities who are trapped in the dark web of trafficking.

Happy New Year!  So, just what is RoadWorthy Drive?  Ken explains our unique approach to mobility and technology news, features and information coverage;  how a specific highway can impact your life; child & youth sex trafficking report cards by state; and how former prisoners are helping to resolve the bus driver shortage.

NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE - text HELP or INFO to 233733 or dial 1-888-373-7888  Sex Trafficking in America.  This is an unfortunate and tragic consequence of our transportation network.  This segment deals with activities by each state to combat this stain on society.  Issued by Shared Hope International, a dedicated non-profit leader in the fight to eradicate domestic minor sex trafficking, the organization has identified six issue areas and forty policy goals.  110 points are awarded based on a particular state's ability to achieve progress.  Unfortunately, the highest rated state was rated a 'C'.

Hello and welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking featuring Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International. Join Linda as she shares stories from her 23 years of fighting the battle of domestic minor sex trafficking. This episode is part two in a three-part series where Linda takes you deeper into Yvonne's story. Not only will you hear from Linda but Yvonne will be sharing as well. The story is hard to listen to but you will gain important insights into how traffickers work and what further action needs to be taken. Our desire is that each episode of Invading the Darkness will help you understand the importance of fighting child sex trafficking as well as equip you to join in that fight. Now, if you're ready, let's invade the darkness together. Support the show (https://sharedhope.org/donate)

Hello and welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking featuring Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International. Join Linda as she shares stories from her 23 years of fighting the battle of domestic minor sex trafficking. This episode is part one in a three-part series where Linda takes you deeper into Yvonne's story. Not only will you hear from Linda but Yvonne will be sharing as well. The story is hard to listen to but you will gain important insights into how traffickers work and what further action needs to be taken. Our desire is that each episode of Invading the Darkness will help you understand the importance of fighting child sex trafficking as well as equip you to join in that fight. Now, if you're ready, let's invade the darkness together. Support the show (https://sharedhope.org/donate)

Hello and welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking featuring Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International. Join Linda as she shares stories from her 23 years of fighting the battle of domestic minor sex trafficking. In this episode Linda shares the process she went through to write her book, Renting Lacy.  Step into the darkness of the trafficking underworld. Meet the actual people who live there. Hear their words – and sense the terror, despair, and the hope. After listening to this episode, we invite you to listen to Renting Lacy by downloading the audiobook for free.Our desire is that each episode of Invading the Darkness will help you understand the importance of fighting child sex trafficking as well as equip you to join in that fight. Now, if you're ready, let's invade the darkness together. Support the show (https://sharedhope.org/donate)

Hello and welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking featuring Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International. Join Linda as she shares stories from her 23 years of fighting the battle of domestic minor sex trafficking. In this episode Linda takes you deeper into the story of Zephi Trevino, a minor who was sold for sex and charged with capital murder after her trafficker shot and killed a buyer. Linda will discusses the need for an affirmative defense for all child sex trafficking victims. Our desire is that each episode of Invading the Darkness will help you understand the importance of fighting child sex trafficking as well as equip you to join in that fight. Now, if you're ready, let's invade the darkness together. Support the show (https://sharedhope.org/donate)

How does faith equip us to fight against such a great evil as the enslavement of individuals? To share more about this we invited Jo Lembo, Director of Faith Initiatives and National Outreach for Shared Hope International. Jo explains how Shared Hope began on a "miracle" and has since relied on the Holy Spirit to continue its goal to change the tide of trafficking, "one life at a time." She also dives into some of the national initiatives Shared Hope has launched which include: their state report cards on youth and child sex trafficking, faith in action toolkit, and both the Shared Hope and Shared Faith conferences. A former pastor, Jo also gives some important advice for the faith community as they enter into the battle - she also answers what she feels the church ought to "stop doing." To learn more about the important work Jo is doing with Shared Hope, visit their website at: sharedhope.org

Hello and welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking featuring Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International. Join Linda as she shares stories from her 23 years of fighting the battle of domestic minor sex trafficking. In this episode listen to the stories of two teens that were tricked into trafficking. Their stories come from Shared Hope's documentary film, Chosen. Both of these girls had good homes and goals for their lives. If it could happen to them, it can happen to your kids.Download a free copy of Shared Hope's Chosen film.Our desire is that each episode of Invading the Darkness will help you understand the importance of fighting child sex trafficking as well as equip you to join in that fight. Now, if you're ready, let's invade the darkness together. Support the show (https://sharedhope.org/donate)

Hello and welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking featuring Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International. Join Linda as she shares stories from her 23 years of fighting the battle of domestic minor sex trafficking. Have you ever paid for sex? In this episode, Linda asks that question, not to expose or shame but to reveal the harsh truth behind child sex trafficking. Listen as Linda tells you the story of Lacy, a 13 year-old girl coerced into a life of pain by both her trafficker and the buyers.Our desire is that each episode of Invading the Darkness will help you understand the importance of fighting child sex trafficking as well as equip you to join in that fight. Now, if you're ready, let's invade the darkness together. Support the show (https://sharedhope.org/donate)

Hello and welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking featuring Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International. Join Linda as she shares stories from her 23 years of fighting the battle of domestic minor sex trafficking. In this episode, Linda shares the tender story of one survivor who was sexually exploited from the time she was 5 years old. Linda connects the dots and brings a better understanding to what victim-offender intersectionality is and how it affects survivors.Our desire is that each episode of Invading the Darkness will help you understand the importance of fighting child sex trafficking as well as equip you to join in that fight. Now, if you're ready, let's invade the darkness together. Support the show (https://sharedhope.org/donate)

Hello and welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking featuring Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International. Join Linda as she shares stories from her 23 years of fighting the battle of domestic minor sex trafficking. In this episode, Linda talks about the lack of true justice towards children that are trafficked and how we need to do better. She introduces what has come to be known as victim-offender intersectionality.Our desire is that each episode of Invading the Darkness will help you understand the importance of fighting child sex trafficking as well as equip you to join in that fight. Now, if you're ready, let's invade the darkness together. Support the show (https://sharedhope.org/donate)

Hello and welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking featuring Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International. Join Linda as she shares stories from her 23 years of fighting the battle of domestic minor sex trafficking. In this episode, Linda continues talking about demand and how it is the source of all-things trafficking. Our desire is that each episode of Invading the Darkness will help you understand the importance of fighting child sex trafficking as well as equip you to join in that fight. Now, if you're ready, let's invade the darkness together. Support the show (https://sharedhope.org/donate)

Breaking DistanceBeauty for Freedom (BFF), as an anti-trafficking organization, has always strived to connect communities and champion freedom via our global educational programming for survivors of human trafficking and at-risk youth along with our advocacy and awareness-raising campaigns. Throughout the COVID-19 Crisis, our team has been looking for ways to connect our ambassadors and artists to the global community by creating a project which could break the barriers of the insular lives we faced through the pandemic with quarantining and self-isolation while creating the possibility of uniting, connecting, sharing ideas, educating, and embracing our humanity through the arts and music. BFF launched Breaking Distance as a way to continue connecting with our global community while sharing critical topics affecting our world and inspiring conversations. Topics covered include global health, human trafficking, art, music and mental health and wellness. We want YOU to JOIN the MOVEMENT! Stay tuned for details on our website (www.beautyforfreedom.org) and social media pages  for podcast schedules, email us if you're a visual artist, activist, musician or influencer who would like to get involved at info@beautyforfreedom.org or send us DMs with podcast idea submissions. LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD AND CONNECT WITH OUR COMMUNITY!https://beautyforfreedom.org/  Follow Beauty for Freedom:InstagramTwitterFacebook  More About Mrs. Anna PtakAnna Ptak is currently an international keynote speaker as well as an Overcomer and Policy Consultant in the movement to end Human Trafficking. Anna has conducted speaking tours in both New York and California. Anna's story has been published internationally in editorials such as Asian Geographic and The Examiner. Anna was recently featured on the national talk show The Doctors and Univision's Primer Impacto. In 2015, Anna showcased her ethical fashion collection during NYFW with garments made by Overcomers of sex trafficking in Nepal. Anna guest lectured at the University of Malta on Child Trafficking Law and has trained numerous governmental agencies and law enforcement on human trafficking. Anna lobbied for anti-human trafficking bills at the Virginia General Assembly and assisted in arguing, drafting bills concerning Human Trafficking including the Safe Harbor Law in NC. Anna also served as the guest speaker for many organizations such as for The National Center on Sexual Exploitation and Shared Hope International. Anna has assisted in writing both national and international policy. Anna has a large focus on establishing the link between pornography and sex trafficking. In her spare time, Anna loves spending time with her husband, and their sweet daughter, Zara, and adorable pups, Liam and Ava. InstagramFacebook Page 

Hello and welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking featuring Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International. Join Linda as she shares stories from her 23 years of fighting the battle of domestic minor sex trafficking. In this episode, Linda shares her perspectives on rescue-oriented solutions. She contrasts rescue with restoration explains that, in the end, complete restoration is true rescue. Our desire is that each episode of Invading the Darkness will help you understand the importance of fighting child sex trafficking as well as equip you to join in that fight. Now, if you're ready, let's invade the darkness together. Support the show (https://sharedhope.org/donate)

Hello and welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking featuring Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International. Join Linda as she shares stories from her 23 years of fighting the battle of domestic minor sex trafficking. In this episode, Linda addressees one of the questions people often ask in the anti-trafficking movement: what about the boys. Our desire is that each episode of Invading the Darkness will help you understand the importance of fighting child sex trafficking as well as equip you to join in that fight. Now, if you're ready, let's invade the darkness together. Support the show (https://sharedhope.org/donate)

Hello and welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking featuring Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International. Join Linda as she shares stories from her 23 years of fighting the battle of domestic minor sex trafficking. In this episode, you'll experience the hope that comes when the lives of sexually exploited children are restored and healed. Listen as Linda shares the stories from survivors of child sex trafficking and how they were able to find hope in the midst of pain.Our desire is that each episode of Invading the Darkness will help you understand the importance of fighting child sex trafficking as well as equip you to join in that fight. Now, if you're ready, let's invade the darkness together. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sharedhope)

Hello and welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking featuring Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International. Join Linda as she shares stories from her 23 years of fighting the battle of domestic minor sex trafficking. In this episode, you‘ll meet Daisy, a young girl who's dreams of a better life were destroyed after she moved to the city. Daisy's story isn't so different from countless others who have been tricked, coerced, and forced into a life they never dreamed of. Our desire is that each episode of Invading the Darkness will help you understand the importance of fighting child sex trafficking as well as equip you to join in that fight. Now, if you're ready, let's invade the darkness together. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sharedhope)

Hello and welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking featuring Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International. Join Linda as she shares stories from her 23 years of fighting the battle of domestic minor sex trafficking. In this episode, Linda Smith shares more about the difference between those that pay for commercial sex and those that are exploited. Too often the buyers walk away never receiving any penalty for using children and the kids get treated like criminals.Our desire is that each episode of Invading the Darkness will help you understand the importance of fighting child sex trafficking as well as equip you to join in that fight. Now, if you're ready, let's invade the darkness together. Support the show (https://sharedhope.org/donate)

Hello and welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking featuring Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International. Join Linda as she shares stories from her 23 years of fighting the battle of domestic minor sex trafficking. In this episode, Linda Smith will take you on a journey back to 1910 and show you how sexually trafficked children were looked upon during that time. Linda will also draw clear lines that connect culture, language, and the law.Our desire is that each episode of Invading the Darkness will help you understand the importance of fighting child sex trafficking as well as equip you to join in that fight. Now, if you're ready, let's invade the darkness together. Support the show (https://sharedhope.org/donate)

Hello and welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking featuring Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International. Join Linda as she shares stories from her 23 years of fighting the battle of domestic minor sex trafficking. In this episode, Linda Smith shares how she first encountered the sexual exploitation of children. Listen as she recounts the pain of that moment and the resolve that came upon her to pierce the darkness with the light of hope.Our desire is that each episode of Invading the Darkness will help you understand the importance of fighting child sex trafficking as well as equip you to join in that fight. Now, if you're ready, let's invade the darkness together. Support the show (https://sharedhope.org/donate)

Hello and welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking featuring Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International. Join Linda as she shares stories from her 23 years of fighting the battle of domestic minor sex trafficking. Our desire is that each episode of Invading the Darkness will help you understand the importance of fighting child sex trafficking as well as equip you to join in that fight. In this episode, Linda Smith and Samantha Vardaman talk about the importance of language and how we use it in the fight against child sex trafficking. Now, if you're ready, let's invade the darkness together. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sharedhope)

The sex trafficking business only stays that way because some people are supplying the need for the product of the trafficker...our children! In this episode, we hear from Nick Lembo with Shared Hope International on the subject of Ending the Demand for the services offered by sex traffickers.  He talks about how he has been involved with finding those causing the demand and ways to help end it! If you listen to the There's Hope Podcast, please share it with your friends!  We are available on most major streaming and podcasting services.  Also, If you would please leave a review or comments, I would truly appreciate your input!  Check in at www.thereshopepodcast.com! Until next time...

In this episode we extend our conversation on human trafficking by discussing important vocabulary, sharing some real human trafficking survivor stories, timely statistics, and discuss the platform "OnlyFans".Shared Hope International: https://sharedhope.org/Shared Hope International Trafficking Terms: https://sharedhope.org/the-problem/trafficking-terms/Rebecca Bender Survivor Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHcoEY6gJJ0Human Trafficking Poem "America's Daughters": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTAVZChvLR4&t=3sLive Violence Free Crisis Line (24/7): (530) 544-4444One Conversation, The Podcast Where We Believe One Conversation Can Change A Life | www.liveviolencefree.org

Linda Smith served as a U.S. Congresswoman before an alarming call led to her encounter with countless sex trafficking victims, leading her to form Shared Hope International. Dr. Jeff and Linda also discuss how those addicted to pornography may effectively be enslaving people they have never met, and how to get help. Learn more about Summit Ministries 2021 Summer Conferences

I thought I would do something a little different this week!  I have been going through the presentations that are developed by Shared Hope International and found one I wanted to share.  So this week, I am doing a practice presentation based on the Culture of our society and the material provided through Shared Hope!  Keep in mind that the presentations are often much longer as we may field questions from our audience. If you have questions or desire to know more about Shared Hope International, please contact me directly at matthew@thereshopepodcast.com! Thank you for listening!!

Raleigh Sadler is the Executive Director and Founder of Let My People Go and author of Vulnlerable: Rethinking Human Trafficking. Growing up in church, he talks about his experience with Christianity at a young age and how he never felt like he mined the depths of the Gospel. Raleigh reached a turning point in his faith journey where he started to look outside of himself and to his neighbor. He began to see that we can not just declare the gospel, we must declare and demonstrate the gospel. Listen to hear Raleigh’s faith journey and the path God has laid for him in caring for the vulnerable through Let My People Go. Resources:Have any comments or questions? Email Simply127@127worldwide.org Let My People Go https://lmpg.org/ Book:Vulnerable: Rethinking Human TraffickingBy: Raleigh SadlerHuman Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888International Justice Mission: https://www.ijm.org/Shared Hope International: https://sharedhope.org/National Center on Sexual Exploitation: https://endsexualexploitation.org/Polaris Project: https://polarisproject.org/

In the second episode of the 3-part series addressing sex trafficking and the work being done by Ho`ōla Nā Pua, Tim Hitchens, the Education Program Manager at Ho`ōla Nā Pua, talks with Behavioral Health Today about gateway traps and sex trafficking (those things that we may not realize, but are contributing to sex trafficking). Together Tim and Graham dispel myths and assumptions surrounding the belief system around sex trafficking and ask for us to be mindful of the impact of our actions. For more information about Ho`ōla Nā Pua visit: https://hoolanapua.org/For information about Shared Hope International visit: https://sharedhope.org/The National Human Trafficking Hotline is (888) 373-7888 or visit: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/Polaris Project visit: https://polarisproject.org/Culture Reframed visit: https://www.culturereframed.org/Jackson Katz visit: https://www.jacksonkatz.com/Demand Abolition visit: https://www.demandabolition.org/Tony Porter: A Call to Men visit: https://www.ted.com/talks/tony_porter_a_call_to_men

Join us for part 2 of our interview with Jo Lembo from Shared Hope International. In this second episode, she shares the conclusion of Brianna's story. She shares many other stories about school-aged children who have been trafficked without their parents or teachers knowing it. In this episode Jo gives us signs to watch out for that indicate our students could be being groomed or trafficked.. She also tells us who to call and what steps to take if we discover or suspect trafficking is taking place. Tools for activists to participate in state and federal legislation Order the School Kit to spread awareness through your school (in English and Spanish) Film: I am Jane Doe- excellent educational resource for how kids are sold online and what has been done to try to stop it. The Earn It Act and how advocates can help. A big push is coming soon and SHI will be posting Shared Hope social media and emailing to inform how and when we need everyone to raise their voice.

Human trafficking can happen in big cities or rural communities. Jo Lembo from Shared Hope International explains how human trafficking can happen to any of our students, not just the ones with an "at-risk" score. She also tells us the signs to look for and who to contact in order to rescue our students. Educators are on the frontlines, and may be the first to notice anything out of the ordinary. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Tools for activists to participate in state and federal legislation Order the School Kit to spread awareness through your school (in English and Spanish) Film: I am Jane Doe- excellent educational resource for how kids are sold online and what has been done to try to stop it. The Earn It Act and how advocates can help. A big push is coming soon and SHI will be posting Shared Hope social media and emailing to inform how and when we need everyone to raise their voice.

Dr. Graham Taylor is joined by Allison Franklin, the Director of the CARES program at the SAFE Alliance. She is a nationally recognized survivor leader and subject matter expert on sex trafficking. In this episode, Allison shares her own story of survival and an understanding of the narratives of the men and women trapped in this trafficking experience. Together Allison and Graham identify the warning signs and symptoms for early detection and the misconceptions within sex trafficking. Seeking help can be difficult, but programs like the SAFE Alliance are available to intersect the complex needs of victims and offer hope to break the cycle they are in. For more information about Human Trafficking resources visit:SAFE Alliance: https://www.safeaustin.org/CARES: Support for those who have been trafficked: https://www.safeaustin.org/our-services/face-to-face-support/support-for-people-who-have-been-exploited/Human Trafficking Hotline: call 1(888) 373 -7888 or text “HELP” or “INFO” to 233733 available 24 hours, 7 days a weekPolaris Project: https://polarisproject.org/Shared Hope International: https://sharedhope.org/

The Red X Podcast presents a special panel episode to explore the effect of the Coronavirus Pandemic on human trafficking and the anti-trafficking community. Guests include Leanne McCallum from the Greater New Orleans Human Trafficking Task Force, Melissa Rueschhoff  who worked in Hawaii's AG office as an analyst/special prosecutor in the ICAC unit (currently working with policy and is the legislative attorney for a state representative in Hawaii), and Nick Lembo coordinator for the Just Men Arizona/Epik Project and Shared Hope International board member. This panel discussion focuses on how the Covid-19 pandemic and social isolation is impacting service providers, vulnerable populations, and demand.  Melissa says that anti-trafficking groups in HI have all had to shift from face to face conversations to online communication for their main service providers. Mentoring and education programs have gone online; instead of meeting in person or in groups discussions and check-ins have moved to online platforms to serve clients. Leanne also says that phones and online platforms are replacing client meetings. She says that social distancing has affected how clients are able to get to appointments and services.  And, unfortunately some clients are not able to get housing at all. In order to protect victims from virus they’ve had to limit the number of clients they allow into shelters. One shelter in NOLA has had to make the difficult decision of only allowing victims under the age of 21 to be able to be housed in their shelter.   But what about demand? Nick explains that the EPIK Project was already working through online and phone platforms. A group of men cyberpatrol communities. In other words, they post decoy ads that men respond to and a cyberpatroler then interacts with that potential buyer and tries to educated them on the reality of what they are attempting to engage in. They have worked with law enforcement and survivors on the best ways to approach these men. Patrols typically employ 4-5 men. Information collected on these intercepted transactions are then reported to law enforcement. Nick says that a week prior to recording, buyers were still active in spite of growing national concerns about social distancing and spread of the virus.Nick was most interested in ads in Seattle, Washington the state in which was hard hit by the pandemic. He asked the men if they were concerned and they were not concerned about spread of virus. As Nick explains, “addictions don’t take holidays”. And although calls may have been down by about 10-15%, people who are home and have a lot of idle time are responding to decoy ads to purchase sex. Buyers are already taking risks and it seems that the threat of viral spread is not a deterrent. Melissa has been in contact with Homeland Security. Her contact there also affirms that buyers and traffickers are still active and that law enforcement agents are still combatting them. However, they are expecting are a lot more children being at risk of child pornography and being lured from online sources now that children are home from school and on the internet. The longevity of social distancing measures gives perpetrators a chance to build a rapport with the victims through online communications—a main way of luring someone into trafficking. Victims often they believe they are in a relationship with the perpetrator. Law enforcement is also going online to intercept and combat these transactions. Leanne says that isolation can lead to a variety of crimes. There’s an entire spectrum of abuse and violence that we may see because of the pandemic. Where there’s a lack of opportunity, people may turn to the gray economy. There will be employers who want to take advantage of people’s economic vulnerability. Demand is not just about commercial sex, it’s also about labor. We still need people to produce medical supplies, food, and other essential items. It’s possible some will use labor trafficking to produce those goods. Although Leanne says they haven’t seen direct reports of forced criminal behavior they are simply getting less intel from community partners and have a lessened law enforcement presence, which may explain why they aren’t seeing it. She says that they do see this pattern in times of natural disaster. When a tornado hits, they see undocumented people repairing roofs and not getting paid. After Catrina, forced labor was being used to repair infrastructure. People who are homeless or in the margins are at greater risk of being exploited by false promises of fair work. The Better Business Bureau is doing PSA’s about false businesses that are luring people in. Exploitation may be happening online. Nick references an articlein the NY Post says that camming is on the rise. Also, Pornhub is offering free premium subscription and that there is data linking porn use to being a sex buyer. Shared Hope Internationaland Arizona Anti-trafficking network are trying get the word out about internet safety. Melissa suggests some concrete steps parents can take to protect their youth from cyberexploitation: Check in with your children. What social media are they using? Make sure they are using privacy settings Sync your device to your child’s. What information is being sent and received? If youth own a cell phone, where did they get it and why are they using it? Are youth allowed to have the cell phone in their rooms? Turn phones over to their parents at night. Remind children never to give out their address, their name, their school name or other personal information. Remind children to never agree to friend or to meet someone in person they just met online. Remind children what’s appropriate to post online and not. Even one image can stay on the internet forever. Monitor apps. How did they meet the people they are talking to through them? Encourage youth to be cautious. It’s difficult for children to understand how something they do now will affect them in the future, so it’s important for parents to be vigilant about how children are interacting online. How could the pandemic and social isolation affect vulnerability to trafficking? Leanne says that human trafficking doesn’t happen in a vacuum. There’s a whole spectrum of abuse that can happen. Child abuse and domestic violence may increase for some as children and domestic partners may be in close proximity to their abusers. Also stress may exacerbate the abuse. Additionally, there are far fewer interactions for people to disclose their abuse or to find ways to get away. In terms of elder abuse, it isn’t possible for some family members to be in touch with their elderly families. Staff may be stressed and overworked due to staff shortages, which could lead to abuse or neglect of elderly clients; this also applies for residential institutions serving people with disabilities. Furthermore, elders may be at risk of financial exploitation. Looking ahead, how can we plan to combat trafficking following the pandemic? Melissa says we need to look at our state laws. Are our laws strict enough for perpetrators? If not, we need to change those so we can prosecute buyers and traffickers. We also need to make sure that we are reaching out to the vulnerable. Leanne says that they are encouraging case managers to really address what basic needs clients may be saying they need. They are also suggesting for survivor services to integrate risk management into their care. And for providers themselves, how do they reduce vicarious and secondary trauma so they can continue to serve well. She says that service providers need to think about contingency plans and sustainability plans in case they fall ill and create transition plans for someone else to take over if they can no longer serve. Leanne has created a toolkit for service providers. Nick adds that men can join the efforts in combatting trafficking by starting a men’s group to begin cyberpatrol. The work they do educates buyers, supports law enforcement, and identifies traffickers.

Linda Smith talks about her work as founder of Shared Hope International - an organization that rescues girls and boys around the world who have been entrapped by the sex slave industry and forced into prostitution. Linda describes the various ways that rescues of human trafficking victims take place and the ministry that is provided for the rescued young people.

Dr. Sandie Morgan and Dave Stachowiak are joined by Linda Smith, Founder and President of Shared Hope International, and Christine Raino, Senior Director of Public Policy. Linda was recently appointed to the White House Public-Private Partnership Advisory Council to End Human Trafficking. Christine leads the Center for Justice & Advocacy’s research and advocacy on state…

Dr. Sandie Morgan and Dave Stachowiak are joined by Linda Smith, Founder and President of Shared Hope International, and Christine Raino, Senior Director of Public Policy. Linda was recently appointed to the White House Public-Private Partnership Advisory Council to End Human Trafficking. Christine leads the Center for Justice & Advocacy’s research and advocacy on state…

THE PETE SANTILLI SHOWTuesday July 09, 2019 - 1570 - 6P6PM Live Broadcast - https://youtu.be/CoPqRrOKBiM  SOMETHING's COMING DOWN! CIA Media Now Blaming Seth Rich Story On Russian Disinfo - 1571 - 6P According to a Yahoo News investigation, Seth Rich’s murder being connected to the DNC Wikileak’s hack -  was planted by Russian intelligence agents on whatdoesitmean.com .  Whatdoesitmean.com is connected to U.S. Intelligent agent David Booth not by Russia Intelligence  ??  ❗GORILLA MIND: Maximize Brain Focus, Concentration & Energy: http://e-militia.com/gorilla  Tonight’s Guest: Nancy Winston - Vice President Shared Hope Nancy is a Vice President and member of Shared Hope’s Emeritus Board. Nancy has long been active in the movement against sex trafficking and has worked alongside Linda Smith, founder of Shared Hope International, since 2002. Since 2008, she has been a member of the Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force Victim Services Committee. Shared Hope International was established to provide hope to the hopeless women Washington State Congresswoman Linda Smith found enslaved in the brothels of Mumbai in 1998. Early efforts targeted the international sex trafficking industry.  As they became established leaders in the international movement to end slavery, their  eyes were opened to the scourge of sex trafficking in the U.S.  Websites https://sharedhope.org/ https://www.justconference.org/just2019/ E-Militia Article:  Whatdoesitmean.com is owned by U.S. Intelligent agent David Booth not by Russia Intelligence ??. http://ow.ly/1apQ30p60QX

Kelly McCaughey, Volunteer and Community Engagement Manager, Growth Strategies Team for Shared Hope International talks about their mission and values, leading a worldwide effort to eradicate sex trafficking. Shared Hope International will be an exhibitor in the vendor area during the annual Break the Chains of Human Trafficking 5k awareness walk, happening Saturday, May 18th at the Commons Mall in Federal Way, WA Shared Hope International strives to prevent the conditions that foster sex trafficking, restore victims of sex slavery, and bring justice to vulnerable women and children. They envision a world passionately opposed to sex trafficking and a community committed to restoring survivors to lives of purpose, value and choice – one life at a time. For more information, visit the Shared Hope International website: https://sharedhope.org/ Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking (FWCAT) is a group of committed individuals that educates and engages our community so that each person can play a role in ending human trafficking. Seattle Against Slavery (SAS) mobilizes our community in the fight against labor and sex trafficking through education, advocacy, and collaboration with local and national partners. We envision a community where no one is exploited for labor or sex. Get involved, including attending community meetings and events, and registering for Break the Chains of Human Trafficking 5k on May 18th: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/FederalWay/FWCATBreaktheChainsofHumanTrafficking5K Like the FWCAT page on Facebook for updates and upcoming community meetings: https://www.facebook.com/events/1985935928150022/ All money received helps bring education into Federal Way schools, youth groups and churches, teaching our community about sex/human trafficking. For more information, or to see how you can become involved, please visit our website www.fwcat.org Also visit and share the Seattle Against Slavery website for even more information about their mission, programs, volunteering, and more resources about preventing human trafficking in our community: https://www.seattleagainstslavery.org/ Visit the podcast website for previous BTC episodes: https://anchor.fm/BreakTheChainsFWCAT National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1 (888) 373-7888

Former Congresswoman and current president of Shared Hope International, Linda Smith, details the front line legal battle to protect the lives of victims of child trafficking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888Information about Human Trafficking in the 21st Century with guest Professor Michele Alexandre. https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/michele-alexandre/PDF from the Office of the Attorney General of Mississippi http://www.ago.state.ms.us/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/human-traffickingFINAL.pdfOrganizations Combatting Human Trafficking (from the Office of the Attorney General of Mississippi) Polaris Project https://polarisproject.org/Shared Hope International https://sharedhope.org/https://advocatesforfreedom.org/who-we-are/ AFF is a faith-based organization dedicated to ending the exploitation, sale and enslavement of men, women and children. We provide resources, education and training to bring awareness about human trafficking.http://www.catholiccharitiesjackson.org/events/mcaht Mississippi Catholics Against Human Trafficking hosts awareness presentations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Linda Smith is a leader in the global movement to end sex trafficking. Compelled to found Shared Hope International ministry, Smith is using her influence gained while serving in the U.S. Congress to spread the word about this tragic issue not only in America but worldwide. Learn more about what you can do through Missy Montgomery's interview with Ms. Smith.    

  There are a lot of misconceptions around the topic of human trafficking. So many people think it happens in other countries or it happens only to people living in poor conditions or that it looks like a guy in a big white van zooming in and snatching people off the streets. While that may be a tiny, tiny bit true… and I mean, a VERY TINY BIT true… human trafficking in reality looks very different. The fact is, is can and DOES happen right here in our own backyards… to kids - both boys and girls - we interact with every single day.  My guest this week is Anna Ptak… Today’s episode is a little different than usual… Anna is an overcomer of sex trafficking. She is taking her story and sharing it with others as a part of the fight to end this horrific reality for so many around the world and in our own communities. I am in awe of her. Anna joined me live in the studio and our conversation was tough and deep and rich and fun and so many things. It’s going to inspire you.  About Anna:  Anna Ptak is currently an international keynote speaker as well as an Overcomer and policy consultant in the movement to end Human Trafficking. Anna has conducted speaking tours in both New York and California. Anna’s story has been published internationally in editorials such as Asian Geographic and The Examiner. Anna was recently featured on the national talk show The Doctors and Univision’s Primer Impacto. In 2015, Anna showcased her ethical fashion collection during NYFW with garments made by Overcomers of sex trafficking in Nepal. Anna guest lectured at the University of Malta on Child Trafficking Law and has trained numerous governmental agencies and law enforcement on human trafficking. Anna lobbied for anti-human trafficking bills at the Virginia General Assembly and assisted in arguing, drafting bills concerning Human Trafficking including the Safe Harbor Law in NC. Anna also served as the guest speaker for many organizations such as for The National Center on Sexual Exploitation and Shared Hope International. Anna has assisted in writing both national and international policy. Anna has a large focus on establishing the link between pornography and sex trafficking. In her spare time, Anna loves spending time with her husband, and their adorable puppy, Liam Alexander. Connect with Anna: http://www.facebook.com/mrsannaptak http://twitter.com/mrsannaptak http://instagram.com/mrsannaptak Special thanks to CAUSEBOX for sponsoring this week's Business with Purpose podcast. Use coupon code MOLLY for $15 off! Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let's continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I'd love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter "Business with Purpose" Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

On this episode of the Red X Podcast, Nicole and Lance interview Sarah Bendsten from Shared Hope International. Also, Nicole reports on Minnesota’s new task force. [caption id="attachment_87" align="alignleft" width="345"] Christmas Tree Lighting[/caption] Lance and Nicole chat about Apex’s annual Christmas tree lighting in which Lance teased that the tree was solar powered and had the parents all take a picture of the tree and the children with the flash to turn on the town Christmas lights! Lance asks the listener to send in ideas for how Apex should light the tree next year at the Red X podcast website: http://redxpodcast.com/contact/. In this week’s icebreaker, Lance asks why people do trust falls. In the movie, Unbridled, which tells the story of the recovery of a young trafficking victim, the girls do a trust fall exercise at the equine therapy stables. Nicole comments on the difficulty children who have been severely abused have with trust. Appropriate trust must quite literally be taught again to children who have all trust betrayed during pivotal periods of development. [caption id="attachment_85" align="alignright" width="336"] Trust Fall Fail (video)[/caption] Lance confesses that while researching “trust falls” he came across the Trust Fall Fail on YouTube. And Nicole shared her all-time favorite YouTube cat video: a cat that jumps on a ceiling fan. In Red X Podcast news, Nicole reports on Minnesota’s new task force that was enacted by Minnesota’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation so that the police force in the Minneapolis area will be able to help bring down the organizers of human trafficking rings. Task forces help streamline collaborative efforts and allow for a more agile response. The task force was empowered by a $700, 000 federal grant. For those who are from the Minneapolis area who would like to support this effort, the non-profit, The Link might be a good starting point. And for those who would like to be involved with their local municipality’s efforts, consider reaching out to your local police department and offering to help with putting together a grant writing team. This episode’s guest is Sarah Bendsten, policy counsel, from Shared Hope International. Sarah is originally from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and now lives in Minneapolis, MN where she and her husband just moved. Her husband is originally from Germany but they met in Kenya when she was doing a women’s empowerment fellowship there through Equality Now. They were married in Denmark in a private civil ceremony and then moved to Sengal before also saying vows in an American wedding. [caption id="attachment_86" align="alignleft" width="297"] Sarah Bendtsen of Shared Hope International[/caption] Sarah learned first-hand about the realities of human trafficking as a 21 year old undergraduate student on a study abroad program in Thailand. It was there that she also realized that to change this injustice, one must change the culture in which it is normalized. She is drawn to policy work because if you can change the hearts and minds of laws, you can likewise change the culture. Shared Hope’s mission is to eradicate the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children. The Organization offers a number of trainings on how to bring awareness to identifying and responding appropriately to a trafficking situation. One of the programs offered is called Chosen and it is used in schools. Each year they also host international conferences that bring people who are fighting this issue from all over the world. Shared Hope has a small legal team but rely heavily on boots on the ground and partnerships and makes it more appropriate for what they are advocating for. Shared Hope has volunteer ambassadors all over the country to help connect boots on the ground and citizens to the work they are doing. Email Policy@sharedhope.org to find out who is an ambassador in your area or to become an ambassador. Sarah says there must be a cultural change for hearts and minds to shift how our society sees perpetrators and victims. Historically, buyers of sex from children are seen as being caught up in a bad situation. In many states, buyers do not have as harsh as penalties as the trafficker. But, the buyer is the one who is performing the rape and supplying the demand that drives trafficking. In the last episode, Nacole also mentioned that buyers were able to get off with a misdemeanor. There are still 27 states that will allow minors to be charged as a prostitute and yet what 16 year old would allow herself to be raped for someone else’s profit? We misplace criminality when we let buyers off the hook and then punish the children who survived. We also must have a clearer understanding of what trauma looks like for the victims. Sarah says it doesn’t always look like a victim standing up and saying “I need help”. It looks like running away and cussing out the judge. In the next episode (004) Dr. Heather Pane Seifert will help unpack the psychological effects of trauma. If the listener would like to know how their states stand on where they place criminality in a trafficking situation, Sarah says to look at your state’s definition. Is there language in the state’s trafficking law that applies to a buyer? In 2011 Shared Hope began their Protected Innocence Program that evaluates states Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children law. Find your state’s report card and look at the legal full analysis of recommendations. Tennessee was this year’s top grade. They have incredibly comprehensive laws and have had so for some time. West Virginia moved from a D to a B by adopting the uniform act as did California, which just adopted the Safe Harbor Law. There are still 5 D states and although they score low, in practice they may be providing more advocacy than their score reflects. Likewise, Sarah points out that they do not evaluate how laws are being implemented, so an A state in practice may still need significant improvement in implementation. Mayor Lance Olive offers that we can still serve at a municipal level by being connected and aware to support local law enforcement efforts. Sarah also adds that municipalities can create their own ordinances even if they see gaps in the state response. Go to Sharedhope.org to learn more and you can find them on facebook and twitter. Red X Podcast Out!             

In this second episode, the Red X Podcast reviews how Congress is making it illegal for internet providers to advertise sex for children online. Also Nacole, the mother of a survivor of sex trafficking and advocate who is featured in the I Am Jane Doe documentary, is interviewed about her fight in bringing down Backpage.com. The Red X Podcast is designed to take the immense issue of human trafficking and help break it into smaller pieces so that the listener is empowered to take action at a local level.   Nicole, the host of the Red X Podcast, introduces friend and fellow advocate, Brooke Burris. Brooke is an attorney who represents the Lynch Foundation for Children, which supports efforts to prevent children becoming trafficking victims. Brooke is a former Miss South Carolina and has worked with private investigators to rescue runaway youth through Saved in America.     Nicole talks about juggling four children with advocacy work and producer of the Red X Podcast and Mayor Lance Olive shares how he got to use the sidewalk sucker to repair Apex’s sidewalks.   Both Nicole and Lance are planning on attending the Peak City Film Festival in which the family film Unbridled was featured. Unbridled was filmed in Apex and presents the story of a young girl who becomes a trafficking victim and finds restoration through her therapy through training an abused horse. The story is based on the work of equine therapy center, Corral which pairs girls who have experienced trauma with abused horses.     Nicole Bernard reports on Congress’s review of the 1996 Communications Decency Act (CDA), which has not been amended since its conception. The CDA was originally enacted when the internet was in its infancy and was meant to protect internet sites from being held liable for content advertised by a third party. As an example, ebay cannot be sued for a person selling a fake baseball card. Although the Act is intended to promote internet economy, at the time that it was written, sex trafficking did not even have a legal definition in the United States. The Act was never intended to allow for internet hosting sites such as craigslist or backpage.com to be allowed to advertise the sell of children for sex. Unfortunately, Section 230 of the Communication Decency Act has supported just that and in spite of valiant efforts and lawsuits to bring it down, backpage.com remains immutable so long as Section 230 is not amended. In 2010, the annual revenue of backpage.com grossed $29 million. By 2014, it burgeoned to $134 million. One estimate found that 80% of sex crimes are advertised on backpage.com. And although major tech companies initially stood with Backpage against advocates who demanded it be taken down, companies like Google and Facebook have now reversed their stance and support the amendment of Section 230 by enacting the Stop Enabling Sex Trafficking Act (SESTA). In North Carolina, both senators have backed SESTA. Find your legislator and ask them to support SESTA.   The Red X Podcast welcomed guest, Nacole, the mother from the I Am Jane Doe documentary. Nacole’s daughter, J. S., was trafficked when she was 15 through Backpage.com and now Nacole has been an advocate for SESTA and preventing child sex trafficking.   Nacole says that J.S. was dealing with some transitions in HS when her older brother left for an Ivey League college in New York. J. S. was active in soccer, wrestled, and was an all star violinist. She was also an honor student. One day she wrote a letter to her family saying she was leaving home. J. S. found herself 30 miles away from her home in a teen homeless shelter. A 22 year old woman who was working for a pimp recruited her to be a part of the sex trade. J.S. then found herself in the hands of a 32 year old trafficker. She was raped and sold on the streets of Seattle After ten days she was able to escape and returned home. Was able to escape. Her parents took her to the hospital but were not given resources to help explain the trauma she had experienced.   At home, J.S. became withdrawn and angry. She left school and became homeschooled. Everything that she took excitement in was gone. Nacole said they later realized that her trafficker had given J. S. a phone and she was still in contact with him. Although her family had surrounded her with love and prayer, they underestimated how traumatized she was and without proper treatment, J.S. returned to her trafficking situation. She didn’t even consider herself a victim until five years after being trafficked. J.S. was sold on Backpage.com. Nacole says you can actually purchase a pizza to be delivered as fast as you can order a child to be delivered to your door for sex, regardless of whether or not you are in the city or the country. The youngest victim advertised on the website was nine. Nacole says she was one of the lucky families. Homicide is the number one leading causes of deaths of people who are trafficked. families is one of the fortunate families. Nacole insists that the way to end trafficking is to start educating people about how to treat each other. Do we want to be a society that allows the sale of children for sex? All of us must recognize that if we have a minor in our home, we also have a potential trafficking victim. Get started by asking your local government what they are doing to combat and prevent trafficking. You can also look up your state’s report card given by Shared Hope International for its effectiveness in combatting sex trafficking of minors. You can also show the film I Am Little Red to your 10-14 year old to help educate them about the dangers of sex trafficking.

This episode's coffee talk topic continues our campaign to stop Human Trafficking by featuring expert guests each month during 2017, who have first hand experience in what we can do to get in the fight and make a difference. You'll hear our host share the warning signs of Human Trafficking published by Shared Hope International, while Cpl. Alan shares an in depth review of what law enforcement is doing in the fight, as well as from his own personal experiences, from place of faith and honor to our creator. Theme Song: Jesus Kind of Love #CCTFWSHT2017 #OJNR #StopTheSilence #WeStandForThem #LightUpTheNight

This episode's coffee talk topic continues our campaign to stop Human Trafficking by featuring expert guests each month during 2017, who have first hand experience in what we can do to get in the fight and make a difference. You'll hear our host share the warning signs of Human Trafficking published by Shared Hope International, while Cpl. Alan shares an in depth review of what law enforcement is doing in the fight, as well as from his own personal experiences, from place of faith and honor to our creator. Theme Song: Jesus Kind of Love #CCTFWSHT2017 #OJNR #StopTheSilence #WeStandForThem #LightUpTheNight

Tanya Meade is the Director of Rescue Upstream, the Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative at Journey Church. She is a Victim Advocate for the Coalition for Independent Living Options, and President of and a Trainer for the Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches, and an Authorized Facilitator of Stewards of Children, the award-winning child sexual abuse prevention training produced by “Darkness to Light”. She has most recently become a KidSafe Certified Facilitator and an Ambassador of Hope for Shared Hope International. Through outreach, education, and restoration, Rescue Upstream’s goal is to eradicate human trafficking and the root causes that fuel this awful injustice. www.rescueupstream.comtanya@resueupstream.comwww.facebook.com/RescueUpstreamTwitter:@RUpstream561-601-5576

Tanya Meade is the Director of Rescue Upstream, the Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative at Journey Church. She is a Victim Advocate for the Coalition for Independent Living Options, and President of and a Trainer for the Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches, and an Authorized Facilitator of Stewards of Children, the award-winning child sexual abuse prevention training produced by “Darkness to Light”. She has most recently become a KidSafe Certified Facilitator and an Ambassador of Hope for Shared Hope International. Through outreach, education, and restoration, Rescue Upstream’s goal is to eradicate human trafficking and the root causes that fuel this awful injustice. www.rescueupstream.com tanya@resueupstream.com www.facebook.com/RescueUpstream Twitter:@RUpstream 561-601-5576

Our conversation with those connected through the Cal-Nevada Coalition Against Human Trafficking. Important links and bios below:http://facebook.com/notraffickingumchttp://sharedhope.orgLinda Smith: Former Congresswoman and founder of Shared Hope International. SHI focuses on Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC).Brianna: Featured in Chosen, the 21 minute DVD that gives testimony of a 17 year old girl that was groomed and almost trafficked and a 14 year old girl that was fully trafficked. It demonstrates a common strategy of how it is done by exploiters - a process that is replicated over and over. Brianna has now graduated from Nursing School and is working to help save the lives of many girls and boys by her work in the video. If you would like for me to send you a copy of the video, please let me know.Beth Edmonds: Volunteer Ambassador for Shared Hope. I am working to bring about awareness to as many people as I can by presenting Chosen and speaking about CSEC, to adults and children, and also hoping that we can shift the DEMAND for CSEC, which is another big piece of SHI's work. I am working with many church organizations to affect change, as the social action part of being the "feet" doing the work down here on earth for God.Lisa VanderBoom: Founder of the California/Nevada UMC Human Trafficking Coalition, Lisa is a member of the UMC from Sebastapol, CA, and Lisa began the Bishop's call to take our faith out into the public square. She is a Mission Team Chair, on Staff Parish, Lay Rep to Conference and has answered God's call to bring her volunteer work on human trafficking into the church. Lisa calls us to remember our Methodist spiritual DNA as Abolitionists and social leaders and is grateful for Shared Hope International and the faith-based focus and support they provide on this devastating issue of child sexual slavery happening in our own country. Lisa chairs a grassroots team of Methodists and Shared Hope Ambassadors to help take our faith into the public square.Brandon: We'll see if he's available, but for a short bio, Brandon is 18 years old, attending college, is a UMC member in Portland, OR. He is a Defender (Men) and Ambassador for SHI, he did his senior project on Human Trafficking, and had Brianna attend his high school for the day to present to his senior project. He has been working on Human Trafficking as a focus since he was 14 years old.

Imagine a school aged child as a captive of the very real sex trade and you'll know what makes Dan O'Bryant so passionate about his calling. A calling laid on him by God, to do everything he can to bring those children out of bondage. That is today's show, won't you please listen? Dan O'Bryant serves as Chairman of the Board of Shared Hope International, an organization devoted to bringing attention to, and helping those being held in the world of sex trafficking. For more information on Dan, please visit www.sharedhope.org. You can find information about the Just Faith Summit in Orlando this April at www.justconference.org/faith-summit. www.lifewithlisawilliams.com

Join us as we here from the organization Shared Hope International about sex trafficking.

Domestic minor sex trafficking happens all over the world including the United States. At least 100,000 U.S. children are exploited in prostitution every year in America. In response, Linda founded Shared Hope International. She is the author of From Congress to the Brothel and Renting Lacy. She has testified before Congress, presented at national and international forums, and has been published in news outlets and journals. Linda served as a Washington State legislator (1983-93) and in the U.S. Congress (1994-1998). Shared Hope International is dedicated to bringing an end to sex trafficking through a three-prong approach – prevention, restoration, and justice.

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