Summary
This conversation explores the topics of human trafficking, anti-trafficking efforts, and the importance of community and leadership. The guest, Dottie Groover-Skipper, shares her personal journey from being a Miami Dolphins cheerleader to becoming a prominent voice in the fight against human trafficking.

She emphasizes the need to address the vulnerabilities that lead to trafficking and highlights the importance of faith, community & challenges of rescuing and supporting survivors, as well as the role of trauma bonding and the cycle of shame in perpetuating exploitation.

Dottie shares working with survivors and providing support/resources to help them rebuild their lives. Involvement of organized crime, such as cartels, in trafficking & the need for continued efforts to fight against this Heinous Evil.

Chapters

6:47 Human Trafficking (HT) Keeping Your Light On in the Midst of Darkness
12:54 The Root Causes of HT: Vulnerabilities & Prevention
20:00 Power of Faith, Community, & Servant Leadership
25:08 Building Relationships & Forming Connections
37:40 Overlap Between Foster Care & Trafficking
44:13 Trauma Bonding & the Cycle of Shame
50:33 Underlying Causes of HT
52:00 Challenges of Making a Difference as a Police Officer
54:16 Frustrations with our Legal System
58:30 Convincing Victims of Their Status & Providing Help
1:01:20 The Importance of Going Where the Victims Are
1:04:32 Identifying Signs of Trafficking
1:09:22 Reporting & Seeking Help
1:14:42 The Involvement of Cartels in Trafficking
1:16:38 Trafficking in Strip Clubs
1:20:28 Illicit Massage Establishments
1:25:33 Strengthening Regulations on Illicit Massage Establishments
1:28:24 Establishing a Human Trafficking Treatment Court
1:30:18 The Role of Faith and Motivation in the Fight Against Trafficking

Takeaways

• Human Trafficking (HT) is a serious issue that requires addressing the vulnerabilities that lead to exploitation.
• Faith, community, and servant leadership play a crucial role in the fight against HT.
• Many victims of trafficking have experienced childhood sexual abuse, which can lead to dysfunctional behaviors.
• Identifying signs of trafficking can be challenging, but withdrawn and introverted behavior, bedwetting & stuttering, may be red flags.

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