A Chance For Awareness

Here are 3 impactful and perhaps lesser-known facts about s^x trafficking that highlight the complex realities many victims face, especially for an audience deeply invested in protecting loved ones: 1️⃣ S^x trafficking often begins with someone the victim knows and trusts. Many traffickers aren’t strangers—they’re people who exploit existing relationships to manipulate and groom victims. This can include partners, friends, or even family members, who use psychological control and isolation to keep victims trapped. 2️⃣ Leaving isn’t easy—even when victims have the chance. Traffickers often control victims not just physically but psychologically, creating trauma bonds that make it difficult to escape. Fear, shame, and manipulated loyalty can keep victims tied to their traffickers long after they want to leave. 3️⃣ Social media has become a major tool for traffickers. Traffickers use social media platforms to connect with, groom, and exploit vulnerable individuals, especially young people. They prey on vulnerabilities, using likes, comments, and private messages to build trust and manipulate victims into exploitation. These facts are critical to understanding the full scope of s^x trafficking and underscore why community vigilance, support, and advocacy for better protections are essential. Follow~ Like~Share for more! Order "Talk To Them" on Amazon.com #achanceforawareness #humantraffickingawareness #talktothem #onlinesafety

As a female undercover Human Trafficking Detective I have found that people are still confused about what Human Trafficking is...Especially as new investigations involving high-profile people are bringing this issue more to light.   Follow my profile to learn more about Human Trafficking and what you can do to help with this growing problem.  Visit Achanceforawareness.com to learn more! #achanceforawareness #humantraffickingawareness #getinvolved #endhumantrafficking

Do you understand how important it is for me to have potential jurors to understand the dynamics of Human Trafficking?  Comment "AMEN" if you believe that is my ultimate mission! Believe me when I say that as a detective doing hours and hours of tireless work to get a victim justice I need a jury to understand human trafficking,  I really do! Please drop your thoughts in the comments below, & spread the word in your stories about my profile!🫶  Awareness means so much to me!

They put their brand or their tattoo whether it's a name or a symbol on their victims! The brand tattoo has 2 purposes: 1. A sense of belonging  2. To advertise to other pimps "these ones are mine I own these ones". 🚨 This is modern-day slavery It's not just a catchphrase.  This is someone trying to own other people! Comment "Awareness". I'll send you information about my online on-demand course "The Power of Awareness". #achanceforawareness #powerofawareness #humantraffickingawareness

There is no way to put an exact number on how many victims of trafficking there are!   What we do know is the active cases that are going on and what victims have been discovered or have come forward to report their trafficking.  Do you know the indicators of trafficking? Do you know how and where to report? Test your knowledge by taking the quiz linked in my profile and take my online course the "Power of Awareness".  Visit achanceforawareness.com to get the course.

How Traffickers Lure Victims is explained in the carousel post, however, it does not include all of the ways traffickers lure and exploit victims.   To learn about all of the ways victims become trafficked, how buyers participate in creating the demand for trafficking and more about how traffickers recruit, groom and exploit victims by taking the "Power of Awareness" online on-demand course linked in my profile or you can access it at achanceforawareness.com Don't forget to comment the word "indicators" to get the list of indicators I have to share that will help you recognize trafficking happening to someone you know.  #achanceforawareness #powerinawareness #humantraffickingawareness #endhumantrafficking

As a guest on the Badge of Honor podcast, I explained the similarities between what we are learning about the investigation of #Pdiddy and how traffickers use FRAUD to control victims with false promises. To learn more check out my "Power of Awareness" online on-demand course at achanceforawareness.com #humantraffickingawareness #achanceforawareness

Understanding the locations where trafficking is happening is a part of recognizing and responding to it.   Also understanding that there is a vocabulary of words that have specific meanings in the trafficking world.  Decoding this terminology is a part of understanding the lifestyle of trafficking. Test your knowledge about trafficking with my quiz linked in my profile.  Visit achanceforawareness.com and download resources I have created to help you be better informed. #achanceforawareness

Did you know that people often confuse "everything" involving a s*x offense as "Human Trafficking". It's a buzzword right now.   But do you really know what Human Trafficking is? By definition, it is any s*x act in exchange for compensation which could be any item of value.   Download my Trafficking Indicators List linked in my bio,  YOU can recognize the indicators of trafficking happening with someone you may know.  Quiz yourself too, also linked! #achanceforawareness #humantrafficking

These victims believe they are in a relationship with their trafficker.  That's why it is so hard to leave.  They are brainwashed into thinking that a better life is ahead of them if only they continue to do what the trafficker tells them to do.  Help break the cycle. Talk to your kids about trafficking and other harmful things that could happen to them.  I wrote the book "Talk to Them" to be a guide. It's available on Amazon.com #achanceforawareness #talktothem #humantraffickingawareness