Sold in the South

By WAFB

In the year 2022, nearly 1000 individuals were identified as engaging in the sale of sex within the state of Louisiana. This figure represents known victims, of which the actual number is likely hi

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The podcast currently has 4 episodes available.

Sold in the South episodes:

December 07, 2023 Sold in the South: What Now
In 2022, close to 1000 people were sold for sex in Louisiana. Those are the ones we know about. What can you do to protect your family? Your neighborhood? Your community?

If you need help, call the National Human Trafficking at (888) 373-7888 or call 911.

In the state of Louisiana, if you suspect human trafficking, call the Louisiana State Police Hotline at 800-434-8007. If you suspect a child is being trafficked, make a report to the DCFS Child Abuse Hotline at 855-452-5437. To learn more about Metanoia Manor, the refuge for trafficked victims in Louisiana, visit the website: https://www.metanoia-inc.org/
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17min
December 04, 2023 Sold in the South: Metanoia Manor
There are 5,000 animal shelters in the U.S. Today, there are only 33 shelters dedicated to survivors of sex trafficking. Metanoia Manor in Louisiana is one of those shelters.

If you need help, call the National Human Trafficking at (888) 373-7888 or call 911.

In the state of Louisiana, if you suspect human trafficking, call the Louisiana State Police Hotline at 800-434-8007. If you suspect a child is being trafficked, make a report to the DCFS Child Abuse Hotline at 855-452-5437. To learn more about Metanoia Manor, the refuge for trafficked victims in Louisiana, visit the website: https://www.metanoia-inc.org/
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15min
December 04, 2023 Sold in the South: Sheri's Story
Sheri Combs was a 17-yer-old runaway. She met a guy she thought would take care of her. Within an hour of going with him, she was sold for sex.

If you need help, call the National Human Trafficking at (888) 373-7888 or call 911.

In the state of Louisiana, if you suspect human trafficking, call the Louisiana State Police Hotline at 800-434-8007. If you suspect a child is being trafficked, make a report to the DCFS Child Abuse Hotline at 855-452-5437. To learn more about Metanoia Manor, the refuge for trafficked victims in Louisiana, visit the website: https://www.metanoia-inc.org/
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17min
December 04, 2023 Sold in the South: Veronica's Story
Veronic Jones was first sold for sex when she was six years old. She had her first child -- a result of sex trafficking at 11. Her story is not that uncommon.

If you need help, call the National Human Trafficking at (888) 373-7888 or call 911.

In the state of Louisiana, if you suspect human trafficking, call the Louisiana State Police Hotline at 800-434-8007. If you suspect a child is being trafficked, make a report to the DCFS Child Abuse Hotline at 855-452-5437. To learn more about Metanoia Manor, the refuge for trafficked victims in Louisiana, visit the website: https://www.metanoia-inc.org/
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17min

FAQs about Sold in the South:

How many episodes does Sold in the South have?

The podcast currently has 4 episodes available.