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Whose Fault is it Anyway?
We live in a society that perpetuates victim-blaming. When we victim-blame, not only do we hurt the survivor, but we enable the abuser. In this episode, I talk about a local church and their complicity in an abuse situation, and why victim-blaming is so dangerous. I give examples of how not to respond to survivors and some examples of how TO respond! It's beyond time to believe and support survivors.
The Dangers of Sensationalism
Have you ever seen those viral posts on Facebook describing a creepy man following a young mom in Target in an attempt to kidnap her for sex trafficking purposes? Did you know those are tremendously harmful? This episode details why always attributing these types of stories to trafficking can be dangerous, why the Wayfair conspiracy probably wasn't real, and how sensationalism negatively impacts survivors of trafficking.
The Costs of Exploitation
There is a cost of exploitation and survivors spend most of their lives paying it. This episode covers many of the challenges sex trafficking survivors face post-exploitation and what services are needed for those coming out of the life.
Sex Trafficking 101
Do you have a fundamental understanding about sex trafficking? Listen in to learn more about what sex trafficking is, how it happens, who is vulnerable, and several red flags of a trafficking situation.
