What if you are not an over-the-road driver or spend every night at home? Could you still be in a place to recognize and report human trafficking? Yes, local and regional drivers are still very much in locations to potentially intersect with victims of trafficking as you’ll hear from America's Road Team Captain and TAT Ambassador Tim Taylor, a road driver for FedEx Freight. Tim shares his own stories as a driver, experiences as a TAT Ambassador and his experience observing sex trafficking in Florida. Learning to see the red flags, such as recognizing minors in commercial sex and the signs of traffickers, and then, telling others about trafficking, are both ways to make a difference wherever you are. Drivers are critical members of our communities, and no matter the miles you drive on a daily basis, you can be equipped to provide a pathway to freedom. Resources: TAT training materials https://truckersagainsttrafficking.org/get-our-materials/ Harriet Tubman Award nomination page https://truckersagainsttrafficking.org/harriet-tubman-award/

Wondering about the prevalence of trafficking in Canada? Join us as we examine the issue of trafficking in Canada with a powerful survivor interview which highlights the reality of the situation, including a personal account of her experiences as a...

Pornography is inextricably linked to sexual exploitation and sex trafficking. In 2020, TraffickingHub, the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) and a New York Times article spotlighted the stories of individuals who were sex trafficked or sexually abused in videos shared on the now notorious website, Pornhub. Pornhub and other free porn upload sites like it claim they have no responsibility for the content uploaded by users on their site, so then what are we to do to stop this sexual violence? Listen in to our conversation with NCOSE's Jake Roberson to learn how to navigate this topic and make a difference in your community. Resources: TAT’s Man to Man: Address Demand Campaign: https://truckersagainsttrafficking.org/man-to-man-campaign/ Resources recommended for compulsive porn use: https://endsexualexploitation.org/resources-struggling/ Earn It Act: https://endsexualexploitation.org/articles/earn-it-act-is-our-best-option-to-protect-children-online/ Communications Decency Act and Section 230: https://endsexualexploitation.org/articles/human-rights-activists-respond-tech-industry-obstruction-anti-trafficking-legislation/ FOSTA SESTA: https://endsexualexploitation.org/articles/sex-trafficking-survivor-melanie-thompson-explains-importance-of-fosta-sesta/ Action steps you can take: https://endsexualexploitation.org/doj/ Information on PornHub and how to take action against them specifically: https://endsexualexploitation.org/pornhub Why Self-Regulation Can’t Fix Pornhub (or the Pornography Industry): https://endsexualexploitation.org/articles/why-self-regulation-cant-fix-pornhub-or-the-pornography-industry/

You may have heard of a boomtown -- a town experiencing rapid growth due to prosperity -- in this case, prosperity due to oil. Have you heard how this sudden prosperity has also led to some unintended consequences related to human trafficking? Meet Kevin Ficke, one man who’s part of a network, facing off against traffickers who wish to exploit the oil and gas industry's good work for their own gain. Hear how traffickers could operate freely, selling their victims by word of mouth, and how Kevin confronts those who think it must not be a problem, simply because it isn’t their daughter being exploited. Kevin shares how multiple agencies, schools, and companies work together to help survivors recover and begin to thrive, and how he is there the whole way, providing support for survivors beyond the criminal case. In all of that, what you’ll hear is not only the story of the energy industry’s role in combating human trafficking, but the story of how you, as a professional driver, energy industry professional, or community members, are in those same shoes … the shoes of someone who can make the call, and save a life. Resources: Truckers Against Trafficking Empower Freedom webpage https://truckersagainsttrafficking.org/energy-program/ Truckers Against Trafficking Empower Freedom materials https://truckersagainsttrafficking.org/get-our-materials/#energy-materials

“You are my hero.” That’s the sentiment we often hear when it comes to our Harriet Tubman Award winners, and it is who we know professional drivers to be. The Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) Harriet Tubman Award, presented by Protective Insurance,...

How do I know when to suspect human trafficking? In this episode, Trooper Zach Heard of the Illinois State Patrol shares his experiences roadside, so that we can be better informed on what behaviors could indicate trafficking. As a Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer, Zach is roadside like you. Zach shares his observations of clothing, certain tattoos and body language that I’d not thought to look for! Join us, as we learn alongside Trooper Zach Heard. Resources: Check out more red flag indicators by downloading the TAT app on android or iOS devices and TAT’s Law Enforcement Training.

We launch into one of our biggest conversations yet on this episode -- racism and human trafficking. Tanya Gould shares about her experiences as a black woman and what that has meant, not only for her own experience as a survivor of domestic sex trafficking, but for the experience of other survivors she’s worked with. Tanya is the founder of Identifiable Me, a non-profit that helps move those who have been victimized by sexual violence towards self-discovery and their life’s purpose. She leads us as we begin to talk about the various components of vulnerability and exploitation that demonstrate racism within human trafficking. Tune in to hear how mental health services, the job search and implicit bias all affect the lives of those vulnerable to and exploited by traffickers and what drivers can do about it as a part of your everyday job. Resources: Racism and human trafficking: https://www.dressember.org/blog/systemicracismandtrafficking Implicit bias: https://www.thoughtco.com/understanding-implicit-bias-4165634 Sarah Baartman: https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35240987

Who better to have on our Truckers Against Trafficking podcast about professional truck drivers combating human trafficking than two professional truckers against trafficking themselves! Antoine Sadler, a Walmart Road Team Captain, and Barry Holland, a...

Why call the NHTH at 1-888-3737-888 to report a tip when so many competing hotlines and reporting agency numbers abound? In this episode, Director of the National Human Trafficking, Megan Cutter, joins TAT to discuss the critical work hotline advocates do in tracking human trafficking data nationwide and how this leads to uncovering routes and hotspots traffickers use. In addition, Megan explains the hotline's policy on calls dealing with adult victims and how they're working hard to reduce call-in wait times. Resources: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/ https://truckersagainsttrafficking.org/get-our-materials/

What is familial trafficking, and what can we do about it? According to The Counter-Trafficking Data Collaborative, almost half of the identified cases of child trafficking begin with some family member involvement. These children often continue going to school and participating in everyday activities, even while being exploited by this trusted person at home. TAT Training Specialist Liz Williamson shares her expertise as a survivor of familial trafficking. She explains how familial trafficking happens and what it looks like, including examples from her own experience. She also shares the stories of two bus drivers that made an impression on her during her youth by simply showing kindness, and how one small action can truly impact someone’s life. Resources: https://truckersagainsttrafficking.org/bus-training/ https://iempathize.org/eyp/ https://www.unitas.ngo/resource/ https://www.ecpatusa.org/onlinesafetytips https://parentingsafechildren.com/ https://www.commonsensemedia.org/privacy-and-internet-safety