What we can do to ensure our children don't fall victim to abuse or exploitation The POSSIBILITIES Podcast

Many victims aren't able to stand up for themselves. Victims like those of child sex trafficking and childhood abuse. And that's why people like Lisa Jameson stand up on their behalf. Lisa has been creating awareness around this insidious and evil criminal activity for over 5 years. Having been a victim of childhood abuse, this topic struck a chord for her.

In our conversation, Lisa shares what it is that causes people to be involved in child sex trafficking, what causes them to exploit the innocent, the methods they use and some ways to ensure our children are protected from the perils of the internet and social media. 

We discuss how it is that children get to that point of vulnerability, as a result of the unintentional neglect of their parents or carers. It's because these children are missing true love, care, security, stability, being listened to, that they become targets for these criminals. 

This leads to what we as parents, educators, as members of democratic societies can do to ensure our children's needs are genuinely and selflessly met by those who truly care for them, to make sure we are there for them, present for them.

Here are links Lisa refers to at the end of our conversation, to assist us in furthering our being more informed and able to act in some way, to help all our children. They're U.S. based organisations. I've added ones for Australia.

U.S. based - sharedhope.org, love146.org, TheUndergroundne.org
Australia based - gozoe.org.au, a21.org

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This podcast is presented by Yaja Nowakowski of Simply Possibilities. Contact: yaja@simplypossibilities.com. Possibilities blog and podcast can be found at simplypossibilities.com