Invading the Darkness Video Podcast Season 3 Episode 1

Hello and welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking featuring Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International. 

Join our hosts, lived-experience experts Yvonne and Kim, as they discuss the stories of other survivors in the movement and share valuable insights that will equip you to join in that fight against sex trafficking.
 
In this powerful episode, meet your host, Yvonne and Kim, as Yvonne shares her personal story and how it drives her work with Shared Hope International. Yvonne’s journey highlights the critical importance of recognizing the signs of human trafficking—something that could have changed her own path. At Shared Hope, we train professionals to recognize signs of human trafficking, empowering communities to identify and support victims. Explore our eLearning resources to learn more.
 
Many child sex trafficking victims, like Yvonne, are unjustly prosecuted for offenses linked to their victimization. Help us change this. Text "Shared Hope" to 52886 and tell your legislators: "There are Child Sex Trafficking Victims in Our Prisons!"
 
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Now, if you’re ready, let’s invade the darkness together.

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Coming in January 2025!

Yvonne and Kim, spokespersons for the "Just Like Me" campaign, will host survivors as they share their experiences as survivors of sex trafficking.

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Hello and welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking featuring Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International. Join Linda as she shares stories from her 23 years of fighting the battle of domestic minor sex trafficking.

In this Christmas episode, hear Linda reflect on the impact of Shared Hope in light of the Christmas season! Help us continue giving life changing gifts today!

Our desire is that each episode of Invading the Darkness will help you understand the importance of fighting child sex trafficking as well as equip you to join in that fight. 

Now, if you’re ready, let’s invade the darkness together. 

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Hello and welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking featuring Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International. Join Linda as she shares stories from her 23 years of fighting the battle of domestic minor sex trafficking.

In this episode, Linda shares more about Shared Hope’s approach to rescue and long-term restoration, one life at a time. You hear more of the story of Lacy’s, from Chosen.

Our desire is that each episode of Invading the Darkness will help you understand the importance of fighting child sex trafficking as well as equip you to join in that fight. 

Now, if you’re ready, let’s invade the darkness together. 

Support the show

Hello and welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking featuring Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International. Join Linda as she shares stories from her 23 years of fighting the battle of domestic minor sex trafficking.

In this episode, Linda shares more about Shared Hope’s approach to rescue and long-term restoration, one life at a time. You hear the story of Shoba and her journey to healing and being reunited with her daughter Pooja. 

Our desire is that each episode of Invading the Darkness will help you understand the importance of fighting child sex trafficking as well as equip you to join in that fight. 

Now, if you’re ready, let’s invade the darkness together. 

Support the show

Hello and welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking featuring Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International. Join Linda as she shares stories from her 23 years of fighting the battle of domestic minor sex trafficking.

In this episode we learn about the need for justice and the correct application of the laws that are in place.

Download Shared Hope's report cards to learn more about bringing justice to women, children and youth.

Our desire is that each episode of Invading the Darkness will help you understand the importance of fighting child sex trafficking as well as equip you to join in that fight. 

Now, if you’re ready, let’s invade the darkness together. 

Support the show

Hello and welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking featuring Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International. Join Linda as she shares stories from her 23 years of fighting the battle of domestic minor sex trafficking.

In this episode, Linda and Shared Hope’s Vice President, Samantha Vardaman go into more detail about the issue of demand. You can learn more about the groundbreaking Demanding Justice Report on Shared Hope’s website. 

Our desire is that each episode of Invading the Darkness will help you understand the importance of fighting child sex trafficking as well as equip you to join in that fight. 

Now, if you’re ready, let’s invade the darkness together. 

Support the show

Hello and welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking featuring Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International. Join Linda as she shares stories from her 23 years of fighting the battle of domestic minor sex trafficking.

In this episode, Yvonne shares more of her story, sharing how her criminalization impacted the rest of her life. Learn more about the types of lawns and policies we are encouraging states to address in the report card briefs to help survivors become overcomers and begin on their restoration journey.

Our desire is that each episode of Invading the Darkness will help you understand the importance of fighting child sex trafficking as well as equip you to join in that fight. 

Now, if you’re ready, let’s invade the darkness together. 

Support the show

Hello and welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking featuring Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International. Join Linda as she shares stories from her 23 years of fighting the battle of domestic minor sex trafficking. 

This episode is part two in a three-part series where Linda takes you deeper into Yvonne’s story. Not only will you hear from Linda but Yvonne will be sharing as well. The story is hard to listen to but you will gain important insights into how traffickers work and what further action needs to be taken. 

Our desire is that each episode of Invading the Darkness will help you understand the importance of fighting child sex trafficking as well as equip you to join in that fight. 

Now, if you’re ready, let’s invade the darkness together. 

Support the show