I Dare You - A Podcast by United Against Human Trafficking

United Against Human Trafficking
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I Dare You - A Podcast by United Against Human Trafficking

If you want to make lasting change in the fight against human trafficking… this is the podcast for you.

Episodes

  1. 12/01/2022

    The Foster Care to Human Trafficking Pipeline | Part 2

    The foster care system is broken. We all know it. But how does this fractured system funnel our most vulnerable youth into human trafficking? Adam Chaney, the Development Director of Foster Care Advocacy Center, and the host Elaine Andino dive deep into the issues in foster care: from the lack of resources to sexual exploitation within the system to the foster-to-trafficking pipeline.

    31 min

  2. 09/27/2022

    The Foster Care to Human Trafficking Pipeline | Part 1

    The foster care system is broken. We all know it. But how does this fractured system funnel our most vulnerable youth into human trafficking? Adam Chaney, the Development Director of Foster Care Advocacy Center, and the host Elaine Andino dive deep into the issues in foster care: from the lack of resources, to sexual exploitation within the system, to the foster-to-trafficking pipeline.

    48 min

  3. 08/01/2022

    Why is Collaboration Vital to the Anti-Trafficking Movement?

    Human trafficking is a dark, heinous crime that spans the globe, harming millions of people. Is it really possible to tackle such a massive criminal enterprise?We think yes! The only effective way to do it is through the collective power of community members, government, and service providers to intentionally and strategically collaborate. Coalition Manager at UAHT, Ken Henry, and host, Elaine Andino, discuss why working together is critical in the anti-trafficking movement, practical ways to...

    34 min

  4. 12/30/2021

    Houston's Human Trafficking Problem and Solutions (Part 1)

    You've probably heard it said that "Houston is #1 for human trafficking," but is it really? Where did that statistic come from? Is it trustworthy? What is the City of Houston doing about human trafficking?Director of the Mayor's Office of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence, Minal Patel Davis, and UAHT Chief Executive Officer, Timeka Walker, discuss how Houston got its reputation for being "#1 for human trafficking," why that's not necessarily true, and how Houston became an anti-traffick...

    31 min

  5. 12/22/2021

    Houston's Human Trafficking Problem and Solutions (Part 2)

    You've probably heard it said that "Houston is #1 for human trafficking," but is it really? Where did that statistic come from? Is it trustworthy? What is the City of Houston doing about human trafficking?Director of the Mayor's Office of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence, Minal Patel Davis, and UAHT Chief Executive Officer, Timeka Walker, discuss how Houston got its reputation for being "#1 for human trafficking," why that's not necessarily true, and how Houston became an anti-traffick...

    33 min

  6. 09/10/2021

    Why Do Men Buy Sex? (Part 2)

    "How did I get here?" is a common question men who buy sex ask themselves when they are arrested.Joe Madison, founder of Demand Disruption, digs into why men watch porn and purchase sex and how they can break free.

    21 min

  7. 09/02/2021

    Why Do Men Buy Sex? (Part 1)

    "How did I get here?" is a common question men who buy sex ask themselves when they are arrested.Joe Madison, founder of Demand Disruption, digs into why men watch porn and purchase sex and how they can break free.

    24 min

  8. 03/09/2021

    Conspiracies, Social Media, and Human Trafficking

    Viral posts about human trafficking stormed the internet in 2020 - but how do we distinguish the truth from fake posts or partial truths?How human trafficking is portrayed on social media and in news stories impacts survivors and anti-trafficking work.In this episode, we sit down with Christa Mayfield, Education Director at Unbound Houston. We discuss harmful conspiracies, how survivors want to be portrayed in the media, and what you can do spread the truth about human trafficking.Take Action...

    37 min

  9. 02/09/2021

    How Traffickers Prey On Our Childhood Experiences

    Traffickers are master manipulators.They twist past trauma to gain trust, build bonds, and even evoke love in their victims. This kind of emotional entanglement makes tricking a victim into human trafficking easy. We don't have control over what happens to us, especially as children. So is trafficking avoidable? Or are we stuck with the cards we're dealt?In this episode, we sit down with Sara Breuer, Education Coordinator at United Against Human Trafficking. We discuss childhood trauma, how h...

    21 min

  10. 01/14/2021

    Candle Making & Sex Trafficking

    Mobilization Director of Elijah Rising, Sam Hernandez, and the host, Elaine Andino, discuss the roadblocks survivors face in life after sex trafficking and how the social enterprise of candle making paves the way to freedom. Wondering what to do next? Shop Elijah Rising Goods!

    26 min
  11. Human Trafficking: Are We Asking The Right Questions?

    12/07/2020

    Human Trafficking: Are We Asking The Right Questions?

    Executive Director of United Against Human Trafficking, Timeka Walker, kicks off the inaugural episode of “I Dare You.” She and the host, Elaine Andino, discuss the growth of the anti-trafficking movement and its next pivotal questions.Wondering what to do next?Check out our training opportunities!

    24 min
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