Elijah Rising

We sat down with Joe Madison of Demand Disruption to look into the future of exploitation. Everyone is aware of the growing use and fast growing advancement of artificial intelligence. There is no doubt that technology will impact commercial sexual exploitation in a major way. In this episode we look at the role of technology in increasing demand for sex trafficking and how we can look into the future to prepare how we can protect our homes from the coming wave of perversion through technology.

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In this episode, we're diving into the story of how Elijah Rising partnered with Joe Madison of Demand Disruption to prevent the first robot brothel from opening in the United States. When we stumbled upon plans to open a robot brothel in Houston—it raised some serious concerns. But this story isn't just about one victory; it's about the implications for the larger battle against human trafficking and exploitation.

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We do outreach into the commercial sex industry because this is where exploitation and trafficking happens. In this podcast we talk about what our different intervention teams are like and how we reach different venues.

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Where can someone go after they make a decision to leave a trafficking situation? One of the major gaps in serving survivors of human trafficking and exploitation is emergency care. 

To meet this need, Frontline Response in Atlanta is making an effort to bring this model of emergency care to cities across the U.S.

In this podcast, we interview Shannon Rapier of Frontline Response. She is a survivor leader and serves as their Safe Home Manager. Tune in to learn more about what it takes to operate an Emergency Assessment Shelter. 

At the end of the episode, Shannon shares her own personal story about how she got involved doing this work.

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https://www.frontlineresponse.org/anti-sex-trafficking

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In this episode we talk about recovery services and helping women who have survived sex trafficking. For over 40 years, Ellen has worked with women in recovery.  During Ellen's tenure, more than 2000 women were impacted by Passages Treatment Center for Women. Ellen is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Certified Employee Assistance Professional, Substance Abuse Counselor, as well as holding many other credentials in this field. Ellen also currently serve as the President of the State Texas Association of Addiction Counselors.  She has been awarded Professional of the Year, Hall of Fame, Compassionate Award and many other accolades. She was also honored by Houston Woman's Magazine as one of the "50 Most Influential Women".

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Churches often want to become involved in combating sex trafficking but lack the education and awareness to do so. Leigh Kohler leads the Freedom Church Alliance and they continuously develop and refine strategies to help the church be more effective in the fight against trafficking. This episode highlights their new GoBox—which is a tactile, immersive experience that will equip you with knowledge about human trafficking, empower you to take action, and connect you with organizations where you can make a difference.

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In this episode we interview the amazing team from Neighbors in Action, Kathrin Meier and Taylor Woodruff! This organization is doing amazing work in a community that experiences a high risk for trafficking and exploitation. Neighbors in Action partners with families in Port Houston and surrounding communities to transform lives through spiritual growth, education, and meeting basic needs.

https://www.neighborsinaction.com/home.html

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In this podcast we interview one of Elijah Rising's amazing and faithful volunteers. We talk about the need for native speakers of any asian language to reach out to women trapped in commercial sexual exploitation. We also talk about cultural differences and some keys in reaching the asian community in regards to sex trafficking.

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In this episode of the Elijah Rising podcast, we sit down with Christa Mayfield, founder of Good Sustained, an organization that supports professionals who experience stress, vicarious trauma, and burnout incurred from their role of service. Christa is a Certified Health Coach and a Workplace Wellness Consultant who has worked with a variety of populations including those affected by human trafficking.

Join us as we talk to Christa about the challenges and stresses that professionals in high-pressure jobs face, the importance of balancing work and wellness, and practical strategies for coping with stress in the workplace. This episode offers insights and inspiration for anyone looking for a different way in their work.

Don't forget to check out Good Sustained and the amazing work they're doing to support professionals in the field of service.

https://www.goodsustained.com

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Welcome to this episode of our podcast, where we delve into the topic of Sex trafficking and the men who buy sex, and explore ways to reach out to these men. Our guest today is Joe Madison, the Executive Director of a non-profit organization called Demand Disruption.

Demand Disruption fights the demand for sex trafficking by eliminating buyer motivation and reducing access to the exploited.

We begin by discussing the reasons behind men buying sex and the misconceptions that surround the issue. We then discuss the approach that Demand Disruption takes to address the demand for sex trafficking, which includes education and outreach to men in various settings.

Throughout the episode, we touch on the complexities of the issue and the need for a comprehensive approach that includes legal and policy changes, as well as societal and cultural shifts. We end by discussing ways that individuals can get involved and support organizations like Demand Disruption in their efforts to disrupt the demand for sex trafficking.

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