ZOE Japan - Let's stop child trafficking!

ZOE Japan
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Human trafficking happens in every region on the planet - including here in Japan - one of the safest countries in the world! Join the ZOE Japan team as we deep-dive into various issues related to child trafficking in Japan including commercial sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material. This is our English podcast channel, but a wide range of episodes are also available in Japanese. Simply search for STOP! 子どもの人身取引【ゾエ・ジャパン】or visit goZOE.jp/podcast or our YouTube channel for all Japanese episodes.

Episodes

  1. Ending Child Exploitation and Trafficking in Australia

    11/04/2025

    Ending Child Exploitation and Trafficking in Australia

    In this inspiring episode, David Cross, CEO of ZOE Australia, shares his powerful journey from a successful business career to the frontline of fighting child trafficking and exploitation. What started as disbelief after a church sermon led David and his wife, Andrea, to leave everything behind and move to Thailand — dedicating over a decade to caring for rescued children and training local leaders through ZOE International. Their experience in restorative care revealed the deep healing possible when love, safety, and faith come together. Now back in Australia, David and his team at ZOE are addressing the hidden reality of child exploitation in one of the world’s most developed nations. He exposes how trafficking often operates through psychological manipulation, not visible chains — and why education, prevention, and community awareness are key to protecting children. Key Takeaways: - Child trafficking exists everywhere — even in wealthy nations like Australia. - Awareness, education, and early prevention save lives. - Restorative care and trauma-informed support are essential for survivors. - Every person can play a role: trust your instincts, report concerns, and be a safe, caring adult for the children around you. David also highlights ZOE Australia’s initiatives — including free school curricula for teens and a child safety board game called Treehouse — designed to equip communities to recognize and prevent exploitation. Though the fight is challenging, stories of transformation show that healing and restoration are possible. “ZOE means life,” David reminds us — and every rescued child deserves the chance to live it abundantly. Get Involved: Pray, learn, and take action to protect children in your community. Learn more at goZOE.jp | goZOE.org.au Other resources from ZOE Australia: Treehouse game: https://www.gozoe.org.au/treehouse-game/ Curriculum Year 9 & 10: https://www.gozoe.org.au/curriculum-download/ #ChildTrafficking #ZOEJapanPodcast #ZOEAustralia #EndChildExploitation #HumanTraffickingAwareness #FaithInAction #RestorativeCare #ChildProtection

    38 min
  2. Labor trafficking of Japanese language school students

    11/11/2024

    Labor trafficking of Japanese language school students

    Join us as we tune in to part 2 of an interview with Mariko Yamaoka from Not For Sale Japan about the exploitation of students that are studying and working in Japan under a student visa. To report labor trafficking in your community, please go to: Are your working conditions fair? See page 14 for hotline support for foreign workers in multiple languages established by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. Solidarity Network with Migrants in Japan

    7 min
  3. Labor trafficking in Japan

    11/11/2024

    Labor trafficking in Japan

    Join us as we tune in to a past interview with Mariko Yamaoka from Not For Sale Japan about the exploitation of foreign migrant workers in Japan under the Technical Intern Training Program. To report labor trafficking in your community, please go to: 総合労働相談コーナーのご案内｜厚生労働省Are your working conditions fair? See page 14 for hotline support for foreign workers in multiple languages established by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. Solidarity Network with Migrants in Japan

    6 min
  4. Virtual Child Sexual Abuse Material

    07/12/2024

    Virtual Child Sexual Abuse Material

    What is Virtual Child Sexual Abuse Material (previously known as Child Pornography)? Is sexual content in Japanese manga and anime legal? What is the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on child sexual exploitation? Join the ZOE Japan team as we discuss old and new trends related to virtual CSAM. INHOPE - INHOPE has more than 50 member hotlines around the world that receive, analyze and issue take-down notices for child sexual abuse material reported by the general public. If you see any potential child sexual abuse material on the internet or social media, please use this link to find a hotline in your country and submit the URL for further analysis. Internet Hotline Center - The Internet Hotline Center (IHC) receives reports of potential child sexual abuse material from the general public, issues take down notices to platforms where the content is hosted, and transfers leads to the National Police Agency for further investigation. Their website supports English and Japanese languages.

    19 min
  5. Online sextortion: Are online perpetrators grooming your child?

    07/11/2024

    Online sextortion: Are online perpetrators grooming your child?

    Hotlines from all over the world are reporting the same thing... A dramatic increase in online financial extortion/sextortion cases of children from all ages, economic backgrounds, cultures, languages and genders. Every child (0-18yrs) with access to a mobile device or the internet is at risk. Join the ZOE Japan team to learn more about typical perpetrator tactics, tips on how to keep your child safe and much more! Free resources for parents - Download our free Internet Safety Guide and other resources for parents, no registration required. Take It DownINHOPE - INHOPE has more than 50 member hotlines around the world that receive, analyze and issue take-down notices for child sexual abuse material reported by the general public. If you see any potential child sexual abuse material on the internet or social media, please use this link to find a hotline in your country and submit the URL for further analysis. Internet Hotline Center - The Internet Hotline Center (IHC) receives reports of potential child sexual abuse material from the general public, issues take down notices to platforms where the content is hosted, and transfers leads to the National Police Agency for further investigation. Their website supports English and Japanese languages. For more information or support, please visit eng.goZOE.jp or email us at info@goZOE.jp

    15 min

  6. 06/03/2022

    Boys can be victims too!

    Boys can be victims of sex trafficking too! In this episode, learn more about the cultural perspective that prevent boys from being recognized as survivors of child trafficking, and how perpetrators use online games to lure them. To sponsor a prevention campaign on social media, please make a donation to eng.goZOE.jp/donate and remember to specify SNS in the notes section. Follow us on social media! Website: eng.goZOE.jp Twitter: ZOEJapan7 Instagram: zoe_japan

    14 min

  7. 08/03/2021

    Internet Safety

    Join Annerie, Yuri and our guest speaker, Chris Miyamoto, as we discuss ways in which online traffickers target children and teens, and share some practical tips for parents to keep children safe! Be sure to download the free internet safety guide from our website (also available in Japanese).

    21 min

  8. 04/23/2021

    Compensated dating

    Japan is infamous for its sexual objectification of school girls. Join us to learn more about the dangerous world of compensated dating, JK businesses and the profile of victims that are trapped in this industry. Music video link: https://youtu.be/6xbRRC8dl1E ZOE Japan is part of ZOE International, a non-profit organization that works to end child trafficking in three ways: prevention, rescue, and restoration. Our goal is to rescue children from human traffickers and provide them with opportunities and support for a new path and future.  Through these podcast episodes, you will learn more about child trafficking in Japan, how to recognize vulnerable children and situations, and how you can collaborate with ZOE to reach every person and rescue every child.  We would love to hear from you! Please share your feedback via e-mail to info@gozoe.jp in English or Japanese, or contact us through our various social media channels listed below.  For more information about ZOE, please go to: Website:  gozoe.org or gozoe.jp  Instagram@zoe_Japan  Facebook@ZOEJapan ZOE Japan Reaching every person. Rescuing every child.

    21 min

  9. 03/02/2021

    Child Pornography Part 2

    2024 IMPORTANT NOTICE There are two newer episodes available on this topic! Please listen to: https://gozoe.jp/episode/episode-9-virtual-child-sexual-abuse-material/ https://gozoe.jp/episode/online-sextortion-perpetrator-tactics-to-target-your-child-online/ *********************** Join us for Part 2 of our discussion on child pornography in Japan. In this episode, we discuss simulated child pornography, for example in manga and anime, and also touch on erotic child photography, and child sex dolls. ZOE Japan is part of ZOE International, a non-profit organization that works to end child trafficking in three ways: prevention, rescue, and restoration. Our goal is to rescue children from human traffickers and provide them with opportunities and support for a new path and future.  Through these podcast episodes, you will learn more about child trafficking in Japan, how to recognize vulnerable children and situations, and how you can collaborate with ZOE to reach every person and rescue every child.  We would love to hear from you! Please share your feedback via e-mail to info@gozoe.jp in English or Japanese, or contact us through our various social media channels listed below.  For more information about ZOE, please go to: Website:  gozoe.org or gozoe.jp  Instagram@zoe_Japan  Facebook@ZOEJapan ZOE Japan Reaching every person. Rescuing every child.

    24 min
  10. Child pornography, Part 1

    11/25/2020

    Child pornography, Part 1

    2024 IMPORTANT NOTICE There are two newer episodes available on this topic! Please listen to: https://gozoe.jp/episode/episode-9-virtual-child-sexual-abuse-material/ https://gozoe.jp/episode/online-sextortion-perpetrator-tactics-to-target-your-child-online/ ***** Child pornography is illegal in Japan, but is still widely available. Join us in this episode where we will discuss some of the forms of child pornography and how Japan's definition is slightly different from many other countries. We will also look at sexting, revenge porn and other ways in which children are trapped online. ZOE Japan is part of ZOE International, a non-profit organization that works to end child trafficking in three ways: prevention, rescue, and restoration. Our goal is to rescue children from human traffickers and provide them with opportunities and support for a new path and future.  Through these podcast episodes, you will learn more about child trafficking in Japan, how to recognize vulnerable children and situations, and how you can collaborate with ZOE to reach every person and rescue every child.  We would love to hear from you! Please share your feedback via e-mail to info@gozoe.jp in English or Japanese, or contact us through our various social media channels listed below.  For more information about ZOE, please go to: Website:  gozoe.org or gozoe.jp  Instagram@zoe_Japan  Facebook@ZOEJapan ZOE Japan Reaching every person. Rescuing every child.

    14 min

  11. 11/25/2020

    Intro to child sex trafficking in Japan

    Join us as we start to unveil child sex trafficking in Japan, by learning more about the most common forms of child sexual exploitation. ZOE Japan is part of ZOE International, a non-profit organization that works to end child trafficking in three ways: prevention, rescue, and restoration. Our goal is to rescue children from human traffickers and provide them with opportunities and support for a new path and future.  Through these podcast episodes, you will learn more about child trafficking in Japan, how to recognize vulnerable children and situations, and how you can collaborate with ZOE to reach every person and rescue every child.  We would love to hear from you! Please share your feedback via e-mail to info@gozoe.jp in English or Japanese, or contact us through our various social media channels listed below.  For more information about ZOE, please go to: Website:  gozoe.org or gozoe.jp  Instagram@zoe_Japan  Facebook@ZOEJapan ZOE Japan Reaching every person. Rescuing every child.

    11 min

  12. 11/24/2020

    Intro to ZOE Japan and human trafficking

    Welcome to the first ever ZOE Japan podcast! Join us to learn more about modern day slavery, and how ZOE makes a difference in Japan. ZOE Japan is part of ZOE International, a non-profit organization that works to end child trafficking in three ways: prevention, rescue, and restoration. Our goal is to rescue children from human traffickers and provide them with opportunities and support for a new path and future.  Through these podcast episodes, you will learn more about child trafficking in Japan, how to recognize vulnerable children and situations, and how you can collaborate with ZOE to reach every person and rescue every child.  We would love to hear from you! Please share your feedback via e-mail to info@gozoe.jp in English or Japanese, or contact us through our various social media channels listed below.  For more information about ZOE, please go to: Website:  gozoe.org or gozoe.jp  Instagram@zoe_Japan  Facebook@ZOEJapan ZOE Japan Reaching every person. Rescuing every child.

    9 min
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Human trafficking happens in every region on the planet - including here in Japan - one of the safest countries in the world! Join the ZOE Japan team as we deep-dive into various issues related to child trafficking in Japan including commercial sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material. This is our English podcast channel, but a wide range of episodes are also available in Japanese. Simply search for STOP! 子どもの人身取引【ゾエ・ジャパン】or visit goZOE.jp/podcast or our YouTube channel for all Japanese episodes.

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