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.
1 Dec 202230min
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.
27 Sep 202247min
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 way...
1 Aug 202233min
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-traffi...
30 Dec 202131min
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-traffi...
22 Dec 202132min
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.
10 Sep 202120min
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.
2 Sep 202123min
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 ...
9 Mars 202136min
