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How to spot the signs of sex trafficking

April 01, 2018 / 01:14

This episode discusses signs of potential trafficking in children, focusing on behavioral changes, runaway episodes, and interactions with older individuals.

Key discussions include recognizing signs such as repeated runaway incidents, unexplained new clothing or jewelry, and changes in school performance. The conversation highlights the importance of parents being vigilant about their children's behavior.

Specific examples mentioned include children returning home with new tattoos, multiple cell phones, and a shift in interests, such as losing enthusiasm for sports or academics.

The episode emphasizes that any significant change in a child's routine or behavior should raise concerns for parents, especially if they are associating with much older individuals.

TLDR

Parents should watch for behavioral changes in children to prevent trafficking.

Episode

1:14
00:00:01
what happened to ELISA is I would imagine every parent's worst nightmare how can parents keep this from happening
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to their children recognizing some signs are they having constant runaway episodes that's huge
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maybe not once but if they're repeat runaway when they return do they have new clothing and jewelry and multiple
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cell phones that they can't explain they don't have a job new tattoos sometimes it's the traffickers name
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sometimes it's a symbol sometimes it's a number we've had one number his girls are they just interested in what they
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normally were were they good in school and their grades dropped were they involved in sports and now they're
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uninterested any change in behavior is really the key you know this if your kid is 14 and they're hanging out with a 28
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year old male you know it's probably not just the older boyfriend temps could be
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any age the late 20s early 30s they have this this life experience it's very attractive to the younger girls they're
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just some signs that to change the behavior and change in their normal routine is probably the biggest key to
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look for

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Episode Highlights

  • Recognizing Signs of Trouble
    Parents must be vigilant for changes in their children's behavior, which could indicate danger.
    “Any change in behavior is really the key.”
    @ 00m 43s
    April 01, 2018
  • The Dangers of Older Relationships
    A 14-year-old hanging out with much older individuals could be a red flag.
    “If your kid is 14 and hanging out with a 28 year old male...”
    @ 00m 50s
    April 01, 2018

Episode Quotes

  • Imagine every parent's worst nightmare.
    How to spot the signs of sex trafficking
  • Any change in behavior is really the key.
    How to spot the signs of sex trafficking
  • If your kid is 14 and hanging out with a 28 year old male...
    How to spot the signs of sex trafficking

Key Moments

  • Parental Concerns00:03
  • Behavioral Changes00:43
  • Age Gaps00:50