Resources

A gripping legal thriller and powerful call to action, I AM JANE DOE chronicles the epic battle that several American mothers are waging on behalf of their middle-school daughters, victims of sex-trafficking on Backpage.com, the adult classifieds site that for years was part of the Village Voice. The mothers stood up on behalf of thousands of others, fighting back and refusing to take no for an answer. It is a gut-wrenching human story and fresh look at a social and legal issue that affects every community in America.

Episodes: Sex Trafficking – It’s Happening Everywhere

The human trafficker is no respecter of faith, education, or socioeconomic status, and even kids who are raised in solid families in middle and upper class suburbs can fall victim. Likewise, labor trafficking happens in our cities, neighborhoods, and rural areas. Through true stories and years of boots-on-the-ground experience, including at the Super Bowl, anti-trafficking expert Nita Belles teaches readers everything they need to know about human trafficking in the United States and what they can do to join the fight against it. She helps concerned parents, friends, teachers, law enforcement, government officials, and other leaders understand all forms of trafficking, identify risk factors, and take practical steps to keep their loved ones and neighbors safe from predators.

Episodes: Sex Trafficking – Escape to Freedom

NCMEC, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, monitors online exploitation such as sextortion. Visit their website for a comprehensive overview of sextortion, what to do, resources, and red flags to look for.

Episodes: Death by DM

Learn about prevention, enforcement, and how sextortion cases are handled in this “The Protectors Podcast” with Paul Raffile

Episodes: Death by DM

The National Center on Sexual Exploitation put OnlyFans on its Dirty Dozen list in 2023. Find out why and Take Action!

Episodes: Pretty Lies, Ugly Truth

Polaris, operator of the National Human Trafficking Hotline, is a leader in the global fight to eradicate modern slavery. It systemically disrupts the human trafficking networks that rob human beings of their lives and their freedom. With a focus on victims, Polaris helps survivors restore their freedom, preventing more victims, and leveraging data and technology to pursue traffickers wherever they operate. Find information, testimonials, and training on their website.

Episodes: Sex Trafficking – Escape to Freedom

Protect Young Eyes works diligently to maintain current, relevant information on protecting homes, buildings, and devices from predators. Visit this resource to learn how to manage the settings for the devices and spaces under your control.

Episodes: Pretty Lies, Ugly Truth

Persons being trafficked often exhibit specific behavior. Learn the signs to become more aware of potential trafficking situations.

Episodes: Sex Trafficking – It’s Happening Everywhere