I Dare You - A Podcast by United Against Human Trafficking
12 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsIf you want to make lasting change in the fight against human trafficking… this is the podcast for you.
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The Foster Care to Human Trafficking Pipeline | Part 2
December 01, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBThe 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.
The Foster Care to Human Trafficking Pipeline | Part 1
September 27, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBThe 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.
Why is Collaboration Vital to the Anti-Trafficking Movement?
August 01, 2022 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBHuman 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 wa...
Why is Collaboration Vital to the Anti-Trafficking Movement?
August 01, 2022 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBHuman 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 wa...
Houston's Human Trafficking Problem and Solutions (Part 1)
December 30, 2021 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBYou'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-traff...
Houston's Human Trafficking Problem and Solutions (Part 2)
December 22, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBYou'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-traff...
Why Do Men Buy Sex? (Part 2)
September 10, 2021 18:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB"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.
Why Do Men Buy Sex? (Part 1)
September 02, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB"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.
Conspiracies, Social Media, and Human Trafficking
March 09, 2021 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBViral 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...
How Traffickers Prey On Our Childhood Experiences
February 09, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBTraffickers 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...
Candle Making & Sex Trafficking
January 14, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBMobilization 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!
Human Trafficking: Are We Asking The Right Questions?
December 07, 2020 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBExecutive 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!