This episode focuses on Awareness January is National Human Trafficking Prevention & Awareness Month.

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Human Trafficking Prevention & Awareness.
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As some of you may know, next month is January. It's Human Trafficking Prevention & Awareness month. Some may know what is human trafficking & others may not. In this episode I’d like to educate you by sharing awareness. This is a 132 billion dollar industry, you may have many questions and haven’t been able to have your answers clarified.
Well that is what this episode will provide you. One question in particular what is grooming and a groomer?


What is human trafficking? Recruiting, or Transporting one forcefully to perform some type of sexual act. Including holding one hostage against their will forcefully engaging them to do some type of sexual act in exchange for money?


Who is at risk of being trafficked?Anyone can be at risk there is no discrimination on who can be trafficked. Today, all individual Man, Woman or Child can be or exploited.


Where likely are individuals Trafficked? Hotels, Spas, Restaurants, Industrial Warehouses, Homes, Home Health Agencies and almost anywhere the trafficker can entice & harbor victims.


What is grooming? & Can I befriend someone who is grooming me at the same time?
Grooming-The practice of preparing or training someone for a particular purpose or activity.

- The actions or behaviors used to establish an emotional connection with a person such as a minor, and sometimes the individual's family, to make ease with the victim or victims. This can happen in any setting, including online, in person and through other means of a connection.
- This is also how to manipulate and gain trust over the victim. Ending up becoming abused or exploited.

Yes! A person can befriend you with grooming intentions in mind. A groomer's main goal is to manipulate the victim so that he/she the groomer has control over the victim. It could be telling lies, or telling the victim the person closest to them is causing them harm. This one is very tricky because this is a technique that almost all groomers use to gain an emotional connection with their potential victim or victims. And anyone can be a groomer, no matter their age, gender or race.

What are the signs in grooming both a child & adult?

- Gaining trust and access to the victim by those of their immediate family members or friends.
- Playing a role in the individuals life
- Isolating the victim
- Secrecy around the relationship with the victim
- Initiating sexual contact( talking about it, watching porn, sending nude pictures, inappropriate touching or feeling on the victim)
- Controlling the relationship
- Threatening You
- Unwelcoming(showing up to your gathering or events, house unannounced)
*If it doesn’t feel right don’t go along with it and contact authorities or your parents or parents immediately.What are the risks that my child or loved one is being groomed?

- Changes in behavior, spending less time away from family members or friends.
- Spending too much time online, being secretive about where they are spending their time.
- Getting gifts big or small often.
I’m much older. Can I be groomed by a younger person?
Yes! Groomers are predators; they don’t care who they can make their victim.


Can grooming me lead me into being trafficked?
It can very well lead you into a trafficking relationship with the trafficker. They use this tactic to gain trust “ The grooming process” draws the victim away from their homes or to gain trust from young victims who may have run away or who are just vulnerable. Be Careful in your relationships, some have been portrayed as a girl or boyfriend and then lead them to the trafficker.

Remember their goal is to be the sweetest and not noticeable of their intentions of what their set out to do and that is to” VICTIMIZE”Yes! Even a girl or boyfriend who said they loved you could very well have played their role to lead you on that path as well. Be Careful!!


How do you recover from both Grooming & Human trafficking?
First you must realize that it wasn’t your fault! Abusers groom and manipulate their victims to believe that they caused or deserved the sexual abuse. As adults, Forgive yourself, place the blame on the abuser and not yourself. Although grooming is very scary, a crime hasn’t been committed yet. It’s mainly a way to train the person for the activity, and possibly the grooming does not always end up in an abusive situation. Human Trafficking is a crime and can be reported immediately. Grooming victims still have a chance to get away from their predator.

What is the number to the national human trafficking hotline? How soon can I get help? Will It be a live person? Will the person be a trained advocate?
The number to the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1.888.373.7888 or 233733 Text “HELP or INFO.You are able to get help and the person you speak with is a live person and can give you clear detailed information on how to proceed in getting yourself safe.

For additional Information please see previous episodes Part (1&2) description.This podcast episode is only providing you resources in helping you to get help.
To have an advocate or human trafficking prevention specialist get you to plan & leave safely. With only wanting the outcome to be a positive one for the victims seeking these resources. If you or someone you know is in need of these resources please don’t hesitate to help or call today.

You're worth the peace which comes to those leaving an abusive relationship.
Don’t forget to spread awareness next month & everyday as we fight to end HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

Host:Tialonda
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