Hopewell Valley Student Podcasting Network Show Name: Speaking for the SilencedEpisode 8: Sex Trafficking: Part 1Tune into this week’s episode of #SpeakingfortheSilenced! You are listening to Speaking for the Silenced podcast with your host(s) Jacqueline Sun. In this episode of Speaking for the Silenced, we will be discussing one the most pervasive forms of human trafficking, which is sex trafficking. This crime reportedly makes up 79% of human trafficking instances all across the world. Virtually everyone knows or has heard of it, yet sex trafficking is still not given enough attention in mainstream media. Segment 1: BackgroundDefinition of sex trafficking is the use of force, fraud or coercion to cause a commercial sex act with an adult or cause a minor to commit a commercial sex act. Includes prostitution, pornography, and sexual performance exchanged for any item of value. May occur at brothels, clubs, hotels, and other night-time locations to sell their services As of 2019, the National Ceter for Missing and Exploited Children has estimated thatn1/6 runaways were likely sex trafficking victims Sex trafficking victims are both genders, although a majority are women and girls Sexual assault among males is given much less attention Segment 2: Clearing up some misconceptionsCommon misconception that sex trafficking only occurs in “shady dealings”; this is untrue By establishing trust early on and a degree of intimacy, the traffickers can exploit this later Prositution is often looked down upon but can often overlap with sex trafficking Many of these women have their appointments arranged for them by men known as pimps, who are individual traffickers However, not all sex work is sex trafficking. In general, the stigma that exists around sex work has caused many of the workers to fear going to law enforcement Contributes greatly to the insidious nature of human trafficking Segment 3: How can we prevent sex trafficking?The best thing the average person could do is learn to recognize the signs of sex trafficking Unstable living conditions Imbalanced power dynamics with the employer Abuse, threats, or clear signs of manipulation These signs apply for human trafficking in general, but it is important to known them so you may help any and all victims Increasing online safety could prevent sex trafficking as well Fostering safer homes and neighborhoods Cutting demand for commercial sex Learn to recognize the little signs Thank you for listening to this week's episode of Speaking for the Silenced! See you soon! Music Credits: Brooklyn and the Bridge by Nico Staf At the Restaurant by Monolog Rockstars Subscribe to our PodcastApple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC07e_nBHLyc_nyvjF6z-DVg (YouTube) ​​https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaking-for-the-silenced-podcast/id1593402136 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaking-for-the-silenced-podcast/id1593402136) Connect with us on Social Mediahttps://twitter.com/thehvspn?lang=en (@theHVSPN) Sources:https://sharedhope.org/the-problem/what-is-sex-trafficking/ http://www.endslaverynow.org/learn/slavery-today/sex-trafficking (http://www.endslaverynow.org/learn/slavery-today/sex-trafficking) https://guardiangroup.org/sex-trafficking-myths/ (https://guardiangroup.org/sex-trafficking-myths/) ​​https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/sexualviolence/trafficking.html (https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/sexualviolence/trafficking.html)

Hopewell Valley Student Podcasting Network Show Name: Speaking for the SilencedEpisode 9: Sex Trafficking: Part 2Tune into this week’s episode of #SpeakingfortheSilenced! You are listening to Speaking for the Silenced podcast with your host(s) Jacqueline Sun. In this episode of Speaking for the Silenced, we will be focusing on two stories of sex trafficking that occured in New Jersey, not far from where we are now. Segment 1: TrentonIn January of 2018, state troopers found a 17 year old girl was found alone, in the middle of the night on the side of Interstate 295 ( Eventually she revealed she was sex trafficked by Ashley Gardener and Breon Mickens of Trenton For the days before she was found, Gardener had arranged between 5 and 15 men for the teen per day While Gardener was the so-called mastermind of the operation, Mickens did the grunt work As of 2021, Mickens has been sentenced to 5 years in prison while Gardener has received 50. This is a reminder that sex trafficking is a very real and present threat. The next story will focus on the an international human trafficking ring exposed in 2021 run by a considerably larger group. Segment 2: Group TraffickingIn early February of 2021, Authorities announced the charging of 22 members of a sex trafficking operation that made its base in Bergen County. More than 50 women, most of them immigrants from Mexico, were caught up as victims Had over 1500 clients Victims ranged from anywhere in the late teens to the mid-30s They were promised jobs and shelter but were then forced into prostituion The crime ring was reportedly bringing in hundreds of thousands of dollars every month from the work of the captive women The women were compensated with half of what was paid for the prostitution, but most of it was used to pay off their “debt” Currently, the prosecutor’s office is coordinating efforts with the Covenant House to provide shelter and crisis care for the 50 plus women rescued from the trafficking sting. Thank you for listening to this week's episode of Speaking for the Silenced! See you soon! Music Credits: Brooklyn and the Bridge by Nico Staf At the Restaurant by Monolog Rockstars Subscribe to our PodcastApple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC07e_nBHLyc_nyvjF6z-DVg (YouTube) ​​https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaking-for-the-silenced-podcast/id1593402136 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaking-for-the-silenced-podcast/id1593402136) Connect with us on Social Mediahttps://twitter.com/thehvspn?lang=en (@theHVSPN) Sources:https://nj1015.com/nj-woman-who-made-teen-have-sex-with-dozens-of-men-gets-50-years/ (https://nj1015.com/nj-woman-who-made-teen-have-sex-with-dozens-of-men-gets-50-years/) https://www.nj.com/bergen/2021/02/22-accused-of-running-human-trafficking-ring-in-nj-for-past-six-years.html

Hopewell Valley Student Podcasting Network Show Name: Speaking for the SilencedEpisode 7: Organ Trafficking: Part 2Tune into this week’s episode of #SpeakingfortheSilenced! You are listening to Speaking for the Silenced podcast with your host(s) Jacqueline Sun. In this episode of Speaking for the Silenced, we will end a two-part segment discussing organ trafficking. Today, we will focus on a real-life incident of trafficking that occurred in Kosovo in 2008. Segment 1: BackgroundVictim’s name is Yilmaz Altun, located in Pristina, Kosovo Fainted in middle of airport due to wound from organ removal It was found that the organ donation was conducted a clinic in Pristina called Medicus Medicus was a chain of organ trafficking clinics that were designed solely for the purpose of making profit. Preyed on the poor and vulnerable Crime ring was operated by Lutfi Dervishi and his son, both Kosovo physicians. Actual organ removal was conducted by Yusuf Ercin Sonmez, a Turkish surgeon The main operators of Medicus had been on the run for some time, evading capture since their operations were exposed in 2008. However, a few have been incarcerated Segment 2: Even more twisted originsThe Medicus Case has an even more complex twist Council of Europe found connections with Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) Terrorist group that sought to seprate Kosovo from Yugoslavia The KLA reportedly began organ trafficking in 1999 People and authorities have even began to suspect that Hashim Thaci, Prime minister of So how is the link between Medicus and the KLA established? Kidneys harvested from the Serbian captives were transported to Sonmez, the doctor who was involved in the transplants in Medicus Public hoped that Medicus could be linked back to the KLA and ex Prime Minister Thaci. Music Credits: Brooklyn and the Bridge by Nico StafAt the Restaurant by Monolog Rockstars Subscribe to our PodcastApple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC07e_nBHLyc_nyvjF6z-DVg (YouTube) ​​https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaking-for-the-silenced-podcast/id1593402136 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaking-for-the-silenced-podcast/id1593402136) Connect with us on Social Mediahttps://twitter.com/thehvspn?lang=en (@theHVSPN) Sources: https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/an-organ-trafficking-conviction-in-kosovo (https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/an-organ-trafficking-conviction-in-kosovo) https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2018/01/08/a-cruel-harvest-of-the-poor-israeli-allegedly-behind-human-organ-black-market-arrested-in-cyprus/ (https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2018/01/08/a-cruel-harvest-of-the-poor-israeli-allegedly-behind-human-organ-black-market-arrested-in-cyprus/)

Hopewell Valley Student Podcasting Network Show Name: Speaking for the SilencedEpisode 6: Organ Trafficking: Part 1Tune into this week’s episode of #SpeakingfortheSilenced! You are listening to Speaking for the Silenced podcast with your host(s) Jacqueline Sun. In this episode of Speaking for the Silenced, we will begin a two-part segment discussing organ trafficking, perhaps one of the least visible forms of human trafficking. Segment 1: BackgroundInvolves a lot of stealth and intricacy, many crime groups participate in it Organ demand is much higher than supply, what makes the practice so lucrative Most traded are kidneys Average wait time for a kidney is around 3-4 years Time is much too long, people take desperate measures Segment 2: How does it happen?Traffickers target the most vulnerable as in other forms of trafficking Offer a lump sum of money Engage in insanely upscaled reselling Actual removal of organ is done without care for the patient Organ buying and selling is illegal in many countries, many engage in something known as “transplant tourism”, which is legal Little regulation on transplant tourism CoVID-19 has bred the perfect conditions for an influx of organ trafficking Influx of debt, traffickers can more easily extort organ removals Hospitals are backed up with COVID-19 Waiting lists for organs increases, demand increases Segment 3: What Has Been DoneTracking through the monetary transactions Raising initiative: Project Protect initiative Legislation targeting transplant tourism and organ trafficking Involving the private sector Working through social media platforms, where many ads are posted for organ buying and selling Music Credits: Brooklyn and the Bridge by Nico StafAt the Restaurant by Monolog Rockstars Subscribe to our PodcastApple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC07e_nBHLyc_nyvjF6z-DVg (YouTube) ​​https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaking-for-the-silenced-podcast/id1593402136 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaking-for-the-silenced-podcast/id1593402136) Connect with us on Social Mediahttps://twitter.com/thehvspn?lang=en (@theHVSPN) Sources:https://www.acamstoday.org/organ-trafficking-the-unseen-form-of-human-trafficking/ (https://www.acamstoday.org/organ-trafficking-the-unseen-form-of-human-trafficking/) https://www.scidev.net/global/features/covid-19-a-perfect-storm-for-organ-trafficking-victims/ (https://www.scidev.net/global/features/covid-19-a-perfect-storm-for-organ-trafficking-victims/)

Hopewell Valley Student Podcasting Network Show Name: Speaking for the SilencedEpisode 4: Child Soldiers: Part 2Tune into this week’s episode of #SpeakingfortheSilenced! You are listening to Speaking for the Silenced podcast with your host(s) Jacqueline Sun. In this episode of Speaking for the Silenced, we will finish a two-part segment discussing child soldiers and their roles in wars. This week’s episode will focus on the country of Yemen specifically, a place infamous for their frequent employment of children in fighting. Yemen is a desert country in Western Asia. Segment 1: BackgroundYemeni Civil War fought between Houthi Rebels and Saudi Arabia starting in 2014 In 2011, there had been political uprising, led to the war Now given support by Iran, a Shia majority nation Shia and Sunni Muslim divide + conflict Yemeni Civil War predicted to end quickly, continues today Both sides exploit child soldiers Segment 2: Set-Up for Child SoldiersVillages left impoverished, no food/resources, disease Houthis and Saudi Arabia coalition take advantage of this, target the villages Offer jobs to the unknowing children before throwing them into the war Houthis engage in form of indoctrination in summer camps Make fighting out to be a holy, noble purpose In 2020, the UN had counted 163 cases of children being turned into soldiers by Yemen. In 2021, Houthis have continued their advancement US is trying to pull out of support for Saudi coalition Segment 3: What Has Been DoneOrganizations and groups are fighting child soldiers in Yemen Believe it violates International Criminal Court’s Rome Statute ban on child soldiers Trying to have the UN intervene CRUCSY program that reintegrates children Prioritizes safety and assimilation Issue is at its roots connected to the Civil War, so hard to pinpoint exact solution Visit the Children And Armed Conflict UN website or the Borgen Project to learn more about the issue. Music Credits: Brooklyn and the Bridge by Nico StafAt the Restaurant by Monolog Rockstars Subscribe to our Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaking-for-the-silenced-podcast/id1593402136 (Apple Podcasts) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC07e_nBHLyc_nyvjF6z-DVg (YouTube) Connect with us on Social Mediahttps://twitter.com/thehvspn?lang=en (@theHVSPN) Sources: https://www.dw.com/en/underage-martyrs-recruiting-child-soldiers-in-yemen/a-58203651 (https://www.dw.com/en/underage-martyrs-recruiting-child-soldiers-in-yemen/a-58203651) https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-29319423 (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-29319423) https://arabcenterdc.org/resource/child-soldiers-in-yemen-one-element-of-a-humanitarian-disaster/ (https://arabcenterdc.org/resource/child-soldiers-in-yemen-one-element-of-a-humanitarian-disaster/) https://borgenproject.org/child-soldiers-in-yemen/ (https://borgenproject.org/child-soldiers-in-yemen/)

Hopewell Valley Student Podcasting Network Show Name: Speaking for the SilencedEpisode 4: Child Soldiers: Part 1Tune into this week’s episode of #SpeakingfortheSilenced! You are listening to Speaking for the Silenced podcast with your host(s) Jacqueline Sun. In this episode of Speaking for the Silenced, we will begin a two-part segment discussing child soldiers and their roles in wars. A child soldier is someone who is under 18 years old who is compelled through force or fraud to engage, directly or indirectly, in armed conflict. They may work under the military or a non-government organization. Segment 1: Background of Child Soldiers93000 children found to be soldiers around world South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. First use in Iran-Iraq war 3 causes Poverty/Bad Home Conditions Find food/income/home Survival/Protection in Warring Zones Outside threats of attack/organizations coerce families or child themselves Force, Coercion, or Indoctrination (as seen in the Iran-Iraq war, where it all started) Young, weaker, and more easily manipulated. It is an extensive form of trafficking Never a truly voluntary choice Segment 2: The Experience of the VictimsNot always used in direct combat. 3 main uses: Fighting: Child more vulnerable, experience chronic injury or mental illness Sent on suicide missions, talk about the Iraq-Iran war experience Reconnaissance: Due to unassuming nature, act well as spies More trustworthy, experience less resistance, bring information back to their organization Sexual services: Girls are frequently targets, given to adult soldiers as compensation Suffer physical and mental trauma, highly susceptible to STIS Segment 3: The AftermathPTSD plays huge role : Adults more likely to find help, children more likely to shut down Grow up believing in a life of violence Important to welcome child back into comfort and normality, which often doesn’t happen Provide physical comfort and aid, psychological support Music Credits: Brooklyn and the Bridge by Nico StafAt the Restaurant by Monolog Rockstars Subscribe to our PodcastApple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC07e_nBHLyc_nyvjF6z-DVg (YouTube) ​​https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaking-for-the-silenced-podcast/id1593402136 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaking-for-the-silenced-podcast/id1593402136) Connect with us on Social Mediahttps://twitter.com/thehvspn?lang=en (@theHVSPN) Sources: https://www.aft.org/periodical/american-educator/winter-2005-2006/child-soldiers https://ecommons.udayton.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1174andcontext=stander_posters#:~:text=Child%20soldiery%20can%20be%20a,sexual%20exploitation%20by%20armed%20forces. https://www.unicef.org/protection/children-recruited-by-armed-forces

Hopewell Valley Student Podcasting Network Show Name: Speaking for the SilencedEpisode 2: Labor Trafficking: Part 2 - The Most Common Forms of Forced LaborTweet to be shared on the network’s twitter handle: Tune into this week’s episode of #SpeakingfortheSilenced! You are listening to the Speaking for the Silenced podcast with your host(s) Jacqueline Sun. In this episode of Speaking for the Silenced, we will continue the Labor Trafficking segment with the second part and go in depth on the most common forms of forced labor occurring across the world. I will focus on three in particular, which are factory labor, agricultural labor, and domestic work. Segment 1: Factory LaborLabor trafficking is in the context of the manufacturing of goods. Men, women, and children are all virtually equally exploited, many workers caught in factory labor are immigrants. In these industries, the trafficked take on jobs involving repetitive, systemic labor. Meat processing industry: not strenuous, but mind-numbing. Garment industry: far more dangerous (fire, machinery) In November 2012, Tazreen Fashions Garment Factory burned down (112). Ali Enterprises burned down (250) Many more industries are involved in labor trafficking, but there are too many to count. Segment 2: Agricultural LaborLabor trafficking is also a common occurrence in the agricultural industries. Latin America is especially guilty of this. Labor is not confined to one region, not constant throughout the year. Irregularity and isolation makes the workers more vulnerable. North Carolina especially exploits immigrant workers. RTI International found 25% of all workers in NC experienced threats of violence/deportation, 39% experienced abuse. Law enforcement were unaware of the trafficking. Their words contrasted with what was actually happening. Segment 3: Domestic LaborDomestic Labor is the last form we are focusing on. Mostly involving women. 65% of domestic workers in the US are immigrants or people of color. The trafficked workers often work 12+ hours a day 6 or 7 days a week in their employers’ homes. Employers exploit their workers’ lack of knowledge about US laws and regulations. Workers depend heavily on jobs. Story of Lili Huang and her trafficked, Chinese nanny. No doubt many other victims whose stories have not been told. Music Credits: Brooklyn and the Bridge by Nico Staf At the Restaurant by Monolog Rockstars Subscribe to our PodcastApple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC07e_nBHLyc_nyvjF6z-DVg (YouTube) Connect with us on Social Mediahttps://twitter.com/thehvspn?lang=en (@theHVSPN) Sources:https://humantraffickinghotline.org/labor-trafficking-venuesindustries/factories (https://humantraffickinghotline.org/labor-trafficking-venuesindustries/factories) https://cleanclothes.org/campaigns/past/ali-enterprises (https://cleanclothes.org/campaigns/past/ali-enterprises) https://cleanclothes.org/unsafe-workplaces (https://cleanclothes.org/unsafe-workplaces) https://humantraffickinghotline.org/labor-trafficking-venuesindustries/agriculture (https://humantraffickinghotline.org/labor-trafficking-venuesindustries/agriculture) https://www.rti.org/impact/identifying-labor-trafficking-north-carolina (https://www.rti.org/impact/identifying-labor-trafficking-north-carolina) https://humantraffickinghotline.org/labor-trafficking-venuesindustries/domestic-work (https://humantraffickinghotline.org/labor-trafficking-venuesindustries/domestic-work) https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/07/18/chinese-nanny-beaten-starved-treated-like-a-dog-in-wealthy-minn-suburb-authorities-say/ (https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/07/18/chinese-nanny-beaten-starved-treated-like-a-dog-in-wealthy-minn-suburb-authorities-say/)

Hopewell Valley Student Podcasting Network Show Name: Speaking for the SilencedEpisode 3: Labor Trafficking: Part 3 - A Real Life, Local storyTweet to be shared on the network’s twitter handle: Tune into this week’s episode of #SpeakingfortheSilenced! You are listening to Speaking for the Silenced podcast with your host(s) Jacqueline Sun. In this episode of Speaking for the Silenced, we will conclude the Labor Trafficking segment with the third part and discuss a real life, local story of labor trafficking. This took place at a BAPS Hindu Temple in Robbinsville, just a 25 minute drive from where I am now. BAPS is a Hindu Denomination that is also a volunteer driven organization, with locations all over the world. Segment 1: My Experience With the TempleSegment 2: The Experience of the VictimsSegment 3: The AftermathMusic Credits: Brooklyn and the Bridge by Nico Staf At the Restaurant by Monolog Rockstars Subscribe to our PodcastApple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC07e_nBHLyc_nyvjF6z-DVg (YouTube) Connect with us on Social Mediahttps://twitter.com/thehvspn?lang=en (@theHVSPN) Sources:https://browngirlmagazine.com/2021/07/new-jersey-temple-dalits-forced-labor/

Show Name: Speaking for the SilencedEpisode Title: Labor TraffickingTweet to be shared on the network’s twitter handle: Tune into this week’s episode of #SpeakingfortheSilenced! In this episode of Speaking for the Silenced the Podcast we will discuss the history, modern presence, and future impact of forced labor. This will be the first episode of a three part segment on forced labor. In the second episode, we will be going in depth on the most common forms of forced labor, and in the third, I’d like to recount to you guys a real life, local story of labor trafficking and what we can do to prevent it in the future. Segment 1: History of Forced LaborForced labor has been commonplace and diverse in form throughout history, so let’s start from the beginning. Its first form can be found in slavery, which began as many as 9000 years ago in Mesopotamia. Slavery, as we know, is a form of existence where all self-autonomy and powers are removed. Slavery spread West, entered European society In certain regions of Europe, particularly the northern regions, slavery was losing relevance and being replaced by serfdom instead, another form of forced labor (around 12th century). America fought for independence, took on slavery anyways, irony in doing that, american south especially prominent in doing so emancipation proclamation “ended” slavery yet it and other forms of forced labor continued WW2 Nazi Germany and Concentration Camps Russia and Joseph Stalin’s infamous Gulags Examples listed are only the most prominent forms of trafficking as we know it UN only formally criminalized human trafficking through the protocols regarding Transnational Organized Crime Groups (TOC) in 2000, just 21 years ago. Segment 2: Forced Labor’s Modern Presence It is estimated that around 21 million people around the world today are caught in some form of forced labor. Many of the victims aren’t even visible, human trafficking is very hard to detect. Most of these laborers are caught up in the agricultural, mining, construction, and marine industries What lies behind the wide-spread use to exploit forced labor is the desire for profit 90% of forced labor can be found in private industries Example: Bananas in south american countries, such as ecuador: Why are they so cheap? Underpaying and mistreatment of workers, many of whom are paid less than 10$ a day Some of the more exploited aren’t even paid. Prison Systems Focus on the US prison system, containing the largest percentage of prisoners in the world. These prisoners act as laborers during the day, often working in mechanical or industrial factories Whether prison labor is forced labor or not is an ongoing, controversial debate. Prisoner laborers are paid anywhere between a few cents to a few dollars in a day. 13th amendment bans slavery or involuntary servitude unless “as a punishment whereof the party shall have been duly convicted” Therefore, prison labor is technically legal. Organized prison strike of 2018 called the labor “prison slavery”. Line between prison labor and forced labor is very blurred. Certain demographics of prisoners are more exploited than others: illegal immigrants + African-Americans. Uyghur Persecution Chinese Government’s persecution of Uyghurs, a Turkish ethnic group that is predominantly Muslim. Chinese Government forcibly removing them from their lands Many of them sent to remote so called reeducation camps Tens of thousands of Uyghurs are being sent to work long hours in factories against their will Many items used in daily life: clothing, electronics, and more have been touched by Uyghur Labor Congress passed Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Segment 3: The Future ImpactQuestions to ask: Why can these people not escape? Why can they not just walk away from their jobs and free themselves from modern slavery? Some people are not lucky enough to escape and will spend the rest of their lives working off their debt. They will...

Introduction: Speaking for the Silenced Podcast The Speaking for the Silenced Podcast is a student-run podcast that examines the world-wide issue of human trafficking. Join podcast host, Jacqueline Sun, as she breaks down many examples human trafficking including forced labor, bride trafficking, and more. Where to Find Us:Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/thehvspn (@theHVSPN) Website: https://my.captivate.fm/www.hvspn.com (www.hvspn.com)