Jocelyn, Molly, and Robin are here to explain what human trafficking actually looks like in Tuscarawas County. What do traffickers look for in a victim? What makes a person vulnerable? Human trafficking is not the creepy guy in the white van; human trafficking is a $150 billion criminal activity, and traffickers are very sharp. They study their victims closely so they can prey on their vulnerabilities.
Learn how you might help someone you suspect is being trafficked. Helping a trafficking victim is difficult because they are trafficked through force, fraud, and/or coercion, and victims experience loss of trust in people. They’re also fearful of threats made by the trafficker if they confide in anyone. Also, the victim may not even realize they’re being trafficked because the trafficker has successfully convinced the victim that the activities taking place are normal.
Learn about dangers for unaccompanied minors. Learn about boyfriending. Learn how internet safety is crucial; 3/4 kids who have any online accounts (gaming, social media, YouTube, etc.) have been in contact with a trafficker in one way or another, knowingly or unknowingly.
All these topics and more are explored in this introductory episode of Season One of the Tusc Against Trafficking Podcast.
WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK!
As you journey through the season, please send any questions and/or feedback you have to [email protected], or visit the website at tuscagainsttrafficking.org/podcast.
On the final episode, we will do a Q&A session based on the responses we receive throughout the season.
Thank you, and together we can end human trafficking in our community!
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