Podcast
Team Protectors
Hosted by Safe House Project · EN
Human trafficking isn’t just a grim headline in someone else’s neighborhood, it’s a seriouscrisis in our own communities. The Team Protectors podcast is the latest initiative from Safe House Project, spotlighting the leaders, survivors, faith communities, politicians, and everyday heroes determined to eradicate human trafficking by 2030.
In each episode, co-hosts Kristi Wells and Brittany Dunn share candid conversations about practical solutions that bring freedom within reach. From firsthand survivor stories to expert takes on justice, technology, and social impact, Team Protectors breaks down how we can collectively stand guard against this evil that hides in plain site all around us.. You’ll also discover Simply Report—a user-friendly app that empowers everyday citizens to safely and quickly report suspicious activity and connect victims to the support they deserve.
By uniting voices from all walks of life, Team Protectors amplifies the message that human trafficking can end when we all work together. If you believe freedom is an inalienable rite given to each of us by our Creator, then join us and find your place in this nationwide effort. Each listen brings us one step closer to making freedom a reality for all.
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The Shocking Truth About Trafficking in America
Oct 700:45:32Tap to summarizeThink human trafficking only happens overseas? Think again.Think human trafficking is just a foreign problem? Think again. In this powerful episode, Susan Young uncovers the uncomfortable truth: trafficking is thriving in our own neighborhoods, schools, and communities.Susan shares compelling statistics, firsthand insights, and survivor stories that dismantle the common myths surrounding trafficking in the U.S. From misidentification to gaps in reporting, this episode outlines how trafficking hides in plain sight and what needs to change to stop it.You’ll walk away with a stronger understanding of how the issue impacts everyday people and why education is the first step in dismantling these hidden networks.Key Insights:How trafficking hides in plain sightSurvivor stories that challenge common mythsThe role of community awareness in preventionLike if you believe knowledge is power, comment what surprised you most, and subscribe for more truth telling interviews.Safe House Project: https://safehouseproject.org#Shorts #HumanTrafficking #Awareness #SurvivorStories #StopTheDemand #SocialJustice2025 #CrimePrevention #CommunityActionSupport the show
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AI Is Saving Kids’ Lives Here’s How
Sep 900:42:41Tap to summarizeWhat if artificial intelligence could stop a predator before they ever reach your child? In this episode, Titania Jordan, Chief Parent Officer at Bark, shares how technology is being used to detect online threats and protect children in real time.She explains how AI tools are now flagging dangerous conversations, alerting parents and law enforcement, and helping prevent exploitation before it starts. Titania also breaks down what parents need to know about keeping kids safe on apps, games, and social platforms that are often targeted by predators.This episode is a must-watch for parents, educators, and anyone who wants to understand how tech can be used for good in the fight against trafficking and exploitation.Key Insights:Real world AI tools that detect and prevent exploitationCase studies of lives saved through tech interventionPractical steps parents can take nowLike if child safety matters to you, share your thoughts, and subscribe for more expert led prevention tips.Links:Safe House Project: https://safehouseproject.orgFollow Titania Jordan: https://bark.us#Shorts #ChildSafety #OnlineSafety #AIForGood #DigitalParenting #ProtectOurKids #TechForGood #InternetSafety2025Support the show
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Public Safety and Crisis Leadership with Chip Rogers
Aug 12, 202500:42:51Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Team Protectors Podcast, Chip Rogers joins Safe House Project to discuss the intersection of public safety, crisis leadership, and protecting vulnerable communities. With extensive experience in policy, advocacy, and emergency management, Rogers unpacks how strong leadership during crises can improve outcomes for those most at risk—including victims of human trafficking.This episode is essential listening for professionals in emergency response, public policy, nonprofit leadership, and community advocacy, as well as anyone working to create safer, more resilient environments.Listeners will gain:- Actionable strategies for effective crisis response and resilience-building- Leadership principles that prioritize vulnerable populations- Real-world insights on public safety in the face of growing social challengesConnect with Safe House Project:Website: https://safehouseproject.orgInstagram: https://instagram.com/safehouseprojectFacebook: https://facebook.com/safehouseprojectLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/safe-house-projectTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/safehouseprjct#TeamProtectorsPodcast#SafeHouseProject#ChipRogers#CrisisLeadership#PublicSafety#EmergencyPreparedness#CommunityProtection#LeadershipInCrisisSupport the show
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How Criminal Networks Fuel Human Trafficking with Bill Woolf
Jul 15, 202500:40:56Tap to summarizeWhen gangs and organized crime networks realize human beings are more profitable than drugs, our communities pay the price. In this critical episode of Team Protectors, Safe House Project’s Kristi Wells and Brittany Dunn sit down with Bill Woolf, former detective, federal official, and White House advisor on human trafficking, to explore how sophisticated criminal enterprises like MS-13, the Bloods, and the Crips have transformed trafficking into one of America’s fastest-growing crimes.Bill shares powerful stories from his time investigating complex trafficking cases and offers unique insights into the systemic gaps that enable organized crime groups to thrive. You’ll learn:How gangs quietly operate human trafficking networks right in our own neighborhoods.Why traffickers increasingly prefer selling people over traditional criminal activities.What tools law enforcement urgently needs to effectively dismantle these criminal networks.With practical solutions like the Simply Report app, Bill explains how communities can safely report suspicious activity, empowering law enforcement to intervene decisively. Because to dismantle trafficking, it takes the vigilance of every one of us.Human trafficking won’t end until we confront the organized criminal networks behind it. Join us, and learn how together we can restore safety and freedom to our neighborhoods.Support the show
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How Traffickers Use Tech to Reach Our Kids with Audrey Morrissey
Jul 15, 202500:46:10Tap to summarizeYou might think your child is safe at home—but what if the greatest danger is quietly hiding behind their screens? Human trafficking isn’t something that only happens elsewhere; it’s thriving right here in our own communities through everyday technology.In this eye-opening episode of Team Protectors, Safe House Project’s Kristi Wells and Brittany Dunn sit down with Audrey Morrissey, trafficking survivor and respected expert from the U.S. Council on Human Trafficking. Audrey reveals how traffickers exploit popular apps, social media platforms, and online gaming to invisibly target children of every age, race, and socioeconomic background—right under the noses of watchful parents and guardians.You’ll discover:The subtle ways traffickers groom and recruit young victims online.Common misconceptions about who traffickers and buyers really are.Practical steps you can take right now to recognize, prevent, and report suspicious behavior.Together, we’ll unpack how technology has transformed trafficking into a multi-billion dollar invisible industry, but also how that same technology can empower us to fight back. With powerful tools like the Simply Report app, learn how you can become an active protector in your own home, neighborhood, and community.Human trafficking ends when ordinary people take extraordinary action. Join us, because protecting our kids takes all of us.Support the show
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