Arguments and debates to decriminalize prostitution have been hitting the news lately. Some politicians are making decrim part of their running platform. Unfortunately, there's a lot of confusion out there about the issue and the general public isn't hearing enough from those who actually work on the ground. So, I discuss Decriminalization of Prostitution Impacts on Sex Trafficking in this week's episode of the Traffick Talk podcast. You will hear why the proposals to decriminalization prostitution should really be called Legalized Pimping.

In Episode 15 we have a discussion with returning guests, Chad & Edward, about the culture of demand in our society and how that supports sex trafficking. We talk about stereotypes, early sexualization, movies & music and how this effects society's ability to recognize and respond to abusive situations.  We also discuss how to support boys and young men in their growth to be healthy & safe adult men. 

This week we're diving into some pop culture discussion on the Traffick Talk podcast. R Kelly and Human Trafficking. I watched one episode of Surviving R Kelly and immediately noticed red flags and indicators of human trafficking.  Trafficking of domestic (US citizen) minors in the United States is one of the most often misunderstood and overlooked forms of trafficking, particularly the form that I refer to as consumer based trafficking, others refer to it as survival sex or recreational trafficking. Give the episode a listen and let me know what you think.

In this episode we are continuing our recent discussions on faith by looking at the role of personal faith in the fight against human trafficking.  Last week, we talked about the do & don'ts, but this week we focus on building your strength and resiliency through a healthy spiritual life. Dive deep my friends!

Trauma Informed Spiritual Care has to be at the core of every church, every ministry, and every Christian looking to walk along side survivors of human trafficking.

BONUS to Episode 11. Community Housing for Human Trafficking Survivors. We've mentioned community homes in previous episodes, but I realized that I haven't explained what I mean by community homes and many people may have questions about what it looks like and how they could get involved. 

Episode 11 is here! Today we cover what churches can do in the fight against human trafficking. Listen in and hear about areas churches can fight against human trafficking with awareness, prevention, reduction of demand, and healing.

Welcome to Episode 10! We're in double digits now. Yeah! Today you guys are hearing from Callista who is just one of the sweetest people I know. Such a caring heart! She was once a preschool teacher and has made the transition over to full time mentoring of sex trafficking survivors while being a mom to two teenage daughters. You guys will be able to hear her heart and the joy that she carries is contagious. Be thinking about - what small encounters have really impacted your life? Callista shares... *How dreams led her to start researching and stirred her curiosity to become more aware of human trafficking *The surprising realization that teens in her drop-in center were being trafficked *What types of activities she does in day to day mentoring with trafficking survivors

Hey Hey Hey! It's Episode 9 This topic today is so important to me. I have seen these mistakes take out good people & good organizations. And I don't want to see it take out you! If you are listening as your drive, that's cool. But please take some time to listen to this again with a pen & paper in your hand, because I want to you take the applicable points to heart and write down what you need take action on. While you're listening, pay attention and ask yourself where your weakest link is between these 3 areas.

What's up Traffick Talk people?! Welcome to Episode 8. I love, love, love this interview with Narissa and I know you will too. She's unfreakingbelievable. A nurse by career, but caring for trafficking survivors and bringing so much healing outside of her "day job." Narissa shares... *How nightmares led her to pay attention to a news story that later revealed a murdered victim of sex trafficking. *Using empathy & seeing the similarities between trafficked victims and ourselves. *What types of self care she prioritizes so she can keep doing this work & living out her purpose. You guys are in for a great inspirational episode here. While you listen, think about what you really feel called to do this world?