Note: This series includes mentions of physical and sexual abuse, including against children. Please take care when listening. If you or someone you know may be involved in human trafficking, please contact 1-888-373-7888 or visit humantraffickinghotline.org.

On today’s podcast, we are starting a new three-part series on human trafficking. Guests for this series include Maria Santamaria, Maggie Varela, and Victor Williams. Today, we discuss the elements of human trafficking, risk factors that make someone vulnerable to becoming a victim, different types of trafficking, and the emotional and cultural factors that contribute to trafficking.

The second episode in this series will air on Tuesday, August 27th