If you're feeling overwhelmed and powerless about the prevalence of human trafficking, thinking it's a problem that happens elsewhere, then you are not alone! Despite thinking you're not contributing to the problem, the reality is that inaction allows it to persist right under your nose. It's time to take personal responsibility and make a change.
"The worst mistake that we could make is saying I'm not doing that really bad things. That means I'm not part of the problem, right? I'm going to say no, that's not what I'm saying. I'm saying we're all part of the problem." - Alan Smyth
In this episode, you will be able to:
• Understand the impact of men's role in combatting exploitation.
• Discover shocking human trafficking statistics and their real-life impact.
• Learn the importance of storytelling in raising awareness of exploitation.
• Take action to create a compassionate society and make a difference.
• Explore ways to be a positive role model in your family and community.
My special guest is Alan Smyth
Alan Smyth is an influential figure in the fight against human trafficking, with a significant role as co-leader of the LA County Regional Human Trafficking Task Force and a key member of Saving Innocence. His experience encompasses over a decade of dedicated work, focusing on combatting exploitation and providing crucial support to victims. Alan also plays a pivotal role in the foster family agency within Saving Innocence, emphasizing the importance of creating safe and supportive environments for children affected by trafficking. His extensive involvement in addressing human trafficking equips him with valuable insights into the complex challenges and necessary interventions required to tackle this pervasive issue.
Guest Links
https://fightforme.net/
https://savinginnocence.org/
https://www.facebook.com/savinginnocence
https://www.facebook.com/FightForMeBook
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 - The Problem with Human Trafficking
00:01:22 - Introduction to the Fallible Man Podcast
00:02:28 - Getting to Know Alan Smith
00:09:11 - Saving Innocence's Mission
00:13:39 - National Attention on Human Trafficking
00:14:10 - Impact of a Movie
00:16:44 - Different Faces of Human Trafficking
00:20:29 - Statistics on Human Trafficking
00:24:03 - The Birth of "Men Fight For Me"
00:27:56 - Exciting Announcement
00:27:59 - Announcement of the Audio Book Release
00:29:11 - Impact of Personal Storytelling
00:32:41 - Emotional Impact of Survivor Stories
00:35:02 - Call to Action and Purpose of the Book
00:39:10 - Practical Steps for Involvement
00:41:37 - Confronting Human Exploitation
00:42:32 - Being the Right Role Model
00:43:12 - Alarming Statistics
00:45:25 - Taking Personal Responsibility
00:47:55 - Call to Action
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Composition/Master: Man on a Mission
Artist(s): Oh The Larceny
Duration: 3:32
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Song: Wolves
Artist: Kia
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Song: Crested
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S05E19 of The Fallible Man Podcast
#ChildSexTrafficking #fightformebook #Podcast #humantraffickingawareness
Jessica Midkiff, CSEC, Commercially Sexually Exploited Children, Saving innocence, Alan Smyth
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