On this episode of the Trafficking Free America podcast, we speak with Bekah Charleston. She is a human trafficking survivor and founder of the Charleston Law Center, which provides pro bono legal services to victims of human trafficking and domestic violence.

We also discuss the major issue of human trafficking in Nevada, including vulnerability factors of victims, buyer mentality, and how the Church should be responding to this oppression.

00:00 - Intro

03:49 - Meet Bekah

04:56 - Nevada is not safe.

07:05 - Nevada's legal conflict.

09:04 - Trafficking Terminology

10:16 - Vulnerability Factors of Trafficking Victims

13:55 - Fear of Noncompliance Outcomes

15:48 - Exploited by False Empowerment

18:50 - "Johns"

22:30 - What is fueling buyer mentality?

27:46 - "She's a victim of her own choices" church mindset.

30:32 - Is prostitution human trafficking?

31:53 - Spreading Awareness

34:31 - Is the Church ignoring that most don't have a choice?

35:05 - How parents/churches can create safe spaces to speak out.

42:30 - Free law services for trafficking victims.

45:24 - How much does 1 trafficking case cost Bekah's organization?

46:28 - What would the perfect world to end trafficking look like?

50:31 - How the Church can better listen and respond.

53:54 - Bekah's encouragement from Advocate.

56:08 - How she knew if someone is trustworthy.

58:43 - What's different about Advocate compared to other series.

1:01:58 - Closing Remarks

1:02:07 - Where to find the Advocate series.

1:03:05 - How to become an Abolitionist.

Bekah's Website: https://bekahspeaksout.com/

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