Tusc Against Trafficking

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Human trafficking is happening in Tuscarawas County, and it's not the creepy guy in a van. Human trafficking is a $150 billion criminal activity, and traffickers are smart and skilled at what they do. So the more information we know, the less successful they will be. Join us for Season One of our podcast where we break down the components of human trafficking to help the community better understand this criminal activity and its victims. Jocelyn Hamsher is joined by Molly MacMath and Robin Bowdish to host Season One of the podcast. These 3 knowledgeable and passionate ladies bring a wealth of information and resources to the table. You will gain a thorough understanding of human trafficking and how traffickers operate. Please visit www.tuscagainsttrafficking.org for more information. Send any questions or comments to info@tuscagainsttrafficking.org.

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Season One Q&A

Jocelyn, Molly, and Robin are here to wrap up Season One of the Tusc Against Trafficking Podcast. They're answering some questions from listeners and providing some additional information about how to get involved to help fight against human trafficking in Tuscarawas County and the surrounding counties. Ohio has been ranked 4th or 5th in the nation in regards to human trafficking reporting. What factors contribute to the high human trafficking numbers in Ohio? What legislation is currently in th...

Nov 05, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Community Involvement

Jocelyn, Molly, and Robin are back to discuss what the community can do to fight back against human trafficking. First, Robin is joined by Kelli Cary, Vice President of Programming at Rahab Ministries. Kelli kicks off the conversation with examples of what community members can do to aid the anti-trafficking efforts. Your first thought might be, "I can't go out and rescue people from human trafficking." But that's not what the community needs you to do. The community needs you to participate in ...

Nov 03, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Survivors - Sex Trafficking

Robin Bowdish is joined by Angel Dague on this episode of the Tusc Against Trafficking podcast. Angel is a program coordinator at Rahab Ministries, helping women who are trapped in the life that Angel once found herself in. Angel explains what people in the community need to be aware of regarding human trafficking. Traffickers aren't the creepy men in windowless vans; traffickers develop relationships with broken people - largely women and children - to lure them into a counterfeit trust that ca...

Oct 29, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Addiction & Pornography

Welcome to another episode of the Tusc Against Trafficking Podcast. On this episode, Jocelyn is joined at the table by Rick Arredondo and Sam Yoder to discuss drug addiction and pornography as they relate to human trafficking. Learn about the Ezekiel Project and how it's designed to help recovering drug addicts regain and develop the skills they need to reenter the work force. Through creative means, the Ezekiel Project provides resources and opportunities for addicts to express themselves in a ...

Oct 27, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Empathy and Understanding

On this episode, Jocelyn, Molly, and Robin discuss the importance of taking the time to understand victims of human trafficking and other physical or mental abuse. As we learned earlier in the season, victims experience trauma that can plague them the rest of their lives. When we actively try to understand the full story of a person, we can begin to understand them on a deeper level. Human trafficking victims are human beings. Oftentimes, people will label a victim without any true knowledge of ...

Oct 22, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Internet/Online Safety

Welcome to the next episode of the Tusc Against Trafficking podcast. On this episode, Jocelyn Hamsher sits down with two professionals to discuss a topic that's relevant to practically every single home in our country: Internet and online safety. You'll hear from Suzanne Lewis-Johnson, CEO at Rahab Ministries, who previously served for 10 years as an FBI agent, largely investigating online crimes against children. You'll also hear from Detective Sergeant Adam Fisher from the Tuscarawas County Sh...

Oct 20, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Trauma

On this episode, Jocelyn Hamsher sits down with two special guests and experts to discuss the trauma that human trafficking victims face. Kristina Drummer is the Program Manager/Counselor at COMPASS Rape Crisis Center, and Brandi Ankrom is the Director of Community and Youth Services for OhioGuidestone. Trauma is a difficult diagnosis to determine because it can look completely different from one person to the next. It can remain hidden for years before resurfacing. People who experience trauma ...

Oct 15, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Survivors - Labor Trafficking

Former Tusc Against Trafficking coordinator MacKrea Larue joins Robin Bowdish on this episode to discuss the dynamics of labor trafficking in our community. With years of knowledge and experience, MacKrea brings information that explains how traffickers execute control over their victims. These stories will change how you view labor-trafficked people and the life they're experiencing right here within our community. Labor trafficking is very prevalent in Tuscarawas County and the surrounding are...

Oct 13, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Grooming and Red Flags

In this episode, the ladies discuss what human traffickers do to groom their victims. They also talk about red flags to look for and how to handle a potential human trafficking situation. What's the typical profile of a human trafficker? How do they determine who to target? What vulnerabilities do they look for and what techniques do they use to capitalize on those vulnerabilities? We need to understand that grooming can happen anytime, anywhere. It can even occur unknowingly within our own home...

Oct 08, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Human Trafficking 101

Jocelyn, Molly, and Robin are here to explain what human trafficking actually looks like in Tuscarawas County. What do traffickers look for in a victim? What makes a person vulnerable? Human trafficking is not the creepy guy in the white van; human trafficking is a $150 billion criminal activity, and traffickers are very sharp. They study their victims closely so they can prey on the vulnerabilities. Learn how you might help someone you suspect is being trafficked. Helping a trafficking victim i...

Oct 06, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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