Human trafficking is not a future problem. It is happening right now, and you can do something today. Clay Vaughan, CEO and founder of Good Agency, joins Safe House Project’s Brittany Dunn and Kristi Wells to share why his company committed to fighting human trafficking and why corporate leadership matters in ending exploitation. They unpack the scale of trafficking in the U.S., the urgency of faster action, and how Simply Report helps everyday people recognize and report suspected trafficki...
Mar 3
53 min
In this episode, Safe House Project co-founders Brittany Dunn and Kristi Wells sit down with retired New Jersey State Police investigator and former ICAC commander John Pizzuro to unpack what human trafficking and child exploitation actually look like today. John breaks down why the “Taken” narrative misses the mark, how technology (and now AI) has accelerated exploitation and sextortion, and why law enforcement is drowning in tips without the resources or standardized data needed to act. The...
Feb 3
48 min
What really happens when a trafficking victim is rescued? What really happens when a trafficking survivor escapes? In this gripping episode, Lindsey Gray takes us behind the scenes of real rescue operations, from the high-stakes coordination to the emotional aftermath. She shares what the process looks like, what survivors face in those critical moments, and why aftercare is just as important as rescue itself. This episode brings a raw and human view of a process too often sensationalized i...
Jan 6
46 min
What happens when moms unite to protect every child? What happens when moms rise up against trafficking? Kimberley Fletcher, founder of Moms for America, shares how mothers are taking grassroots action to protect their children and communities from exploitation. In this episode, she discusses how women are becoming advocates, organizing local efforts, and pushing for change at the national level. From awareness campaigns to legislative efforts, this “mom army” is showing that no voice is too ...
Dec 2, 2025
47 min
In this episode, meet Lora Trent, leader of Safe House Project’s survivor support team. She shares her unexpected journey into anti-trafficking work, how she uses her detail-oriented logistics background to help survivors transition safely into healing programs, and what it means to serve with compassion and patience. From navigating complex placements across states to learning trauma-informed care alongside survivor leaders, Lora shows how listening and persistence can change lives. Y...
Nov 4, 2025
46 min
Think human trafficking only happens overseas? Think again. Think human trafficking is just a foreign problem? Think again. In this powerful episode, Susan Young uncovers the uncomfortable truth: trafficking is thriving in our own neighborhoods, schools, and communities. Susan shares compelling statistics, firsthand insights, and survivor stories that dismantle the common myths surrounding trafficking in the U.S. From misidentification to gaps in reporting, this episode outlines how trafficki...
Oct 7, 2025
45 min
What if artificial intelligence could stop a predator before they ever reach your child? In this episode, Titania Jordan, Chief Parent Officer at Bark, shares how technology is being used to detect online threats and protect children in real time. She explains how AI tools are now flagging dangerous conversations, alerting parents and law enforcement, and helping prevent exploitation before it starts. Titania also breaks down what parents need to know about keeping kids safe on apps, games, ...
Sep 9, 2025
42 min
In this episode of the Team Protectors Podcast, Chip Rogers joins Safe House Project to discuss the intersection of public safety, crisis leadership, and protecting vulnerable communities. With extensive experience in policy, advocacy, and emergency management, Rogers unpacks how strong leadership during crises can improve outcomes for those most at risk—including victims of human trafficking. This episode is essential listening for professionals in emergency response, public policy, nonprof...
Aug 12, 2025
42 min
When gangs and organized crime networks realize human beings are more profitable than drugs, our communities pay the price. In this critical episode of Team Protectors, Safe House Project’s Kristi Wells and Brittany Dunn sit down with Bill Woolf, former detective, federal official, and White House advisor on human trafficking, to explore how sophisticated criminal enterprises like MS-13, the Bloods, and the Crips have transformed trafficking into one of America’s fastest-growing crimes. Bill ...
Jul 15, 2025
40 min
You might think your child is safe at home—but what if the greatest danger is quietly hiding behind their screens? Human trafficking isn’t something that only happens elsewhere; it’s thriving right here in our own communities through everyday technology. In this eye-opening episode of Team Protectors, Safe House Project’s Kristi Wells and Brittany Dunn sit down with Audrey Morrissey, trafficking survivor and respected expert from the U.S. Council on Human Trafficking. Audrey reveals how traff...
Jul 15, 2025
46 min