Ending the Silence: A Fight Against Child Trafficking
Episode Overview
Child exploitation cases have tripled during COVID-19. Traffickers often groom children online via social media. Garland Oaks will provide long-term care for trafficking survivors. Education is key in preventing child trafficking. Community support is crucial in combating trafficking.
A child's life is way more important.
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? Jenny Bushkell's latest episode of Crossroads addresses a topic that's as urgent as it is heartbreaking: domestic minor sex trafficking. With guest Devin Payne, Executive Director of Street Hope TN, they tackle the distressing rise in online child exploitation, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Payne shares alarming statistics and explains how traffickers exploit children's vulnerabilities through social media.
But it's not all grim; the episode also highlights efforts to combat this crisis. Street Hope TN's initiatives focus on awareness, prevention, and restoration, including their groundbreaking safe home, Garland Oaks, for young survivors. Payne passionately discusses the importance of educating both children and parents about internet safety and how to identify and report trafficking. This episode is a clarion call for communities to get involved, whether through prayer, education, or direct action.
As Payne poignantly puts it, “A child's life is way more important.” So, how can you contribute to ending this heinous crime?