What if the smiling, straight-A student sitting next to you at school was being trafficked at night?That was the hidden reality for Brea Burnett, who was sold for sex from the age of 8 until 17—while still living at home, going to school, and appearing to lead a “normal” life. Today, she is the founder and executive director of Scarlet Compass, a nonprofit dedicated to helping survivors of sexual exploitation reclaim their lives.In this gripping episode of The Informed Citizen, host Philip Lindholm speaks with Brea about her extraordinary journey from victim to advocate. Together, they expose the dark truth of sex trafficking in America—a criminal enterprise that thrives in plain sight and devastates thousands of children every year.This conversation pulls no punches: from grooming tactics and law enforcement failures to the lifelong scars of PTSD and the urgent need for prevention and reform. Above all, it’s a story of resilience, faith, and the determination to fight for those still trapped.________________________________________Listed and subscribe to the podcast:• Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-informed-citizen• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-informed-citizen/id1738680188Connect with us:• https://theinformedcitizen.com/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drphiliplindholm/• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drphiliplindholm • YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdscEVf-gjkiNh9YK-0yYiTZN7usLZ4CR Credits:• Produced in partnership with Terry Wise & Associates• Music: Sound and Vision, “This Party Bussin”This podcast is for informational purposes only and not professional advice.