Join your host, Krista Fee, as she welcomes Heidi Chance, a retired detective and renowned expert on sex trafficking, to "RISEUP Voices from the Front Lines." In this compelling episode, Heidi shares her journey from the Phoenix Police Department to becoming a leading voice in combating sex trafficking.

Discover the realities of trafficking, as Heidi defines its legal aspects and reveals the subtle signs often overlooked. Her firsthand experiences in undercover operations shed light on the dangers and challenges faced by law enforcement.

Heidi debunks myths surrounding trafficking, emphasizing modern recruitment methods through social media and gaming platforms. She offers practical advice on recognizing and reporting suspected trafficking, urging listeners to be vigilant and informed.

If you're moved by Heidi's insights and wish to support the fight against trafficking, visit achanceforawareness.com or explore her book, "Talk to Them." Stay informed, stay safe, and join the movement to protect the vulnerable.

If you would like to support our ongoing fight against human trafficking and support survivors you can make a tax-deductible donation to our 501C3 Non-Profit Organization Battle2be at https://givebutter.com/Y1GLwN/kristafee or on our website Https://www.battle2be.org

5:51 Shifting from fieldwork to teaching others

13:46 Defining sex trafficking and its elements

18:50 What a trafficking victim looks like

24:19 Resources for recognizing trafficking indicators

27:09 Undercover work and dangerous situations

33:28 Career path in law enforcement

37:09 Debunking myths about human trafficking

40:44 Proper reporting of suspected trafficking