Selling Girls in America
Guardian Group
A podcast focusing on the sex trafficking epidemic in America. Hear the stories, learn the indicators and become part of the solution.
Bonus Episode- COVID-19
This episode will touch on the current impact we are seeing COVID-19 have on the crime of trafficking. Head on over to the full show notes once for links to all resources mentioned.You can find them here.
Mar 26, 2020 • 0:00
Conclusion
This season was designed to lay a foundation of knowledge around trafficking for listeners. It is our vision for future season to provide a space for survivors to share their stories.In the meantime it is time for American's to raise their voice for change in this space, to advocate for training, to support organizations and to get behind stopping this crime.Thank you for taking the time to listen to our show, we hope we provided you with more knowledge on trafficking than you started with. As R
Mar 17, 2020 • 0:00
Community
Training someone to recognize the indicators of trafficking is vital to stopping the crime. Think of it this way if someone robs your house, you recognize that the crime happened, you report it, action is taken. However, if you don't recognize that the crime was committed you never know to report and and therefore action isn't taken. By training the community we are providing opportunity for reports to be made and action to be taken. See full show notes here.
Mar 10, 2020 • 0:00
Aftercare
This episode covers the importance of the aftercare process. This is something Guardian Group does not provide directly, however, we have helped communities start a CSEC (Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children) Response Team to ensure their aftercare response is victim-centered, trauma-informed and their resources are leveraged efficiently. Definitions:CSEC - a multi-disciplinary team made up often of law enforcement, victim advocates, nonprofit resources and district attorneys. If you are
Mar 3, 2020 • 0:00
Recovery
We are very careful when we talk about rescue vs. recovery. When you rescue someone you remove them from a dangerous situation, however, when you provide an opportunity for recovery you create a space that allows someone to return to a normal state of health and mind. Guardian Group simply exists to play a role in the overall recovery process. We believe the true heroes in this space are the law enforcement officers and aftercare providers.Full show notes can be found here.
Feb 25, 2020 • 0:00
Molly's Story
Thank you for your willingness to share your story with our audience Molly! We are grateful that you speak out and educate others through your story.
Feb 18, 2020 • 0:01
A Mother's Story
The names and locations mentioned throughout this story have been edited for the protection of those involved. We understand this makes it a bit difficult to listen to and apologize in advance. This mother's story is powerful. Her daughter did not have the typical vulnerabilities that stereo-typically are associated with trafficking. Listen, learn and protect your young person.
Feb 18, 2020 • 52:40
Traffickers
Pimps or traffickers are responsible for running the supply aspect of the sex trafficking industry. Each uses their own tactics to recruit, manipulate and exploit the women and children involved. Selling people has become less risky and more rewarding than taking part in selling drugs or guns for two reasons: a person is a reusable product, they can be sold over and over. Second, a victim of trafficking experiences a lot of complex trauma and often times is too fearful to testify against their t
Feb 11, 2020 • 0:00
Buyers
Prostitution is not the oldest profession it is the oldest oppression.Yes, there are outliers out there that make their living selling their body for sex, but as a country we must stop focusing on this small percentage and start focusing on the children being sold as products. In most cases of consensual sex work there is a history of abuse or trauma somewhere in her story or another form of oppression that lead the the belief that this is her only choice in life.One of the number one contributo
Feb 4, 2020 • 0:00
Breaking
The breaking phase occurs when a trafficker introduces his victim into “the life”. For some this can be very violent, including gang rapes, for others it may be giving an illicit massage to one of the predator’s friends.Shame is often used to maintain power and control. Statements like: “You are just a whore now” “No one will believe you” “Your family won’t love you anymore” “You are the one committing a crime” may be used.If recovery of a victim is not made prior to this breaking phase it becom
Jan 28, 2020 • 0:00
Grooming
Trafficking can be difficult to identify, especially in it's earliest stages. Often a pimp/trafficker will act like a boyfriend and groom his victims into the life by gaining emotional control over them as they fall in love with him. It can be tricky to see the red flags initially as this relationship develops. It is important to listen to your gut.Full show notes can be found at www.guardiangroup.org/podcast
Jan 21, 2020 • 0:00
Assessment & Recruitment
Assessment and recruitment is the first phase in the cycle of sex trafficking. Head on over to the full show notes for statistics referenced in this episode as well as definitions, resources and the survey mentioned.
Jan 11, 2020 • 0:00