Child Sex Trafficking and Exploitation- What Every Parent Needs to Know

Are you a grandparent raising your grandchildren, caught in the challenging battle against child sex trafficking and exploitation? Are you navigating the difficult terrain of trauma-informed care for a child who's experienced deep hurt? Do you find yourself overwhelmed with protecting your grandchildren in an age of rapid technological advancement? The struggle to ensure safety and healing can be daunting, a weight that presses heavily on your shoulders and heart.I’m Laura Brazan, host of 'Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity.' In today's eye-opening episode, we engage with Erin Williamson, Chief Programs and Strategy Officer at Love146, who sheds light on the perilous world of child trafficking. From her beginnings in Kenya with homeless children to advocating for safe environments for youth in America, Erin's insights reveal hard-to-ignore truths about trafficking dynamics influenced by technology.Join us as we debunk myths, discuss prevention strategies, and emphasize the importance of a trauma-informed community. Together, we'll learn skills to fight against this troubling issue and create a safe and open environment for our families. Listen in as we reshape the future for our grandchildren, ensuring they grow up in a world where secrets don't exist, but safety and support do. Welcome to a community that listens, values, and journeys with you.For more information about Erin Williamson or the Love146 program please visit their website. If you think your child or anyone that you know, is, has or could be a victim of child sex trafficking, please contact the National Human Trafficking Resource Center at 1-888-373-7888.Send us Fan MailRethink the child welfare system—what if the real issue isn’t funding, but the questions we ask? If you’re passionate about social justice, child welfare, or systemic reform—this episode will challenge your perspective and inspire new ways to advocate for change. Join us in shifting the focus from crisis management to family-centered solutions. Reshape the future of child welfare—listen now.  In this special pre-roll segment, I’m sharing a moving letter from a member of our community, Laurel. Her story of loss, resilience, and raising her grandson after the unthinkable is a raw reminder that none of us are walking this path alone.We want to hear from you. If Laurel’s story resonates with you, or if you have a journey of your own to share, join our private community. Your story might be the exact lifeline someone else needs to hear today. Thank you for tuning into today's episode. It's been a journey of shared stories, insights, and invaluable advice from the heart of a community that knows the beauty and challenges of raising grandchildren. Your presence and engagement mean the world to us and to grandparents everywhere stepping up in ways they never imagined.Remember, you're not alone on this journey. For more resources, support, and stories, visit our website and follow us on our social media channels. If today's episode moved you, consider sharing it with someone who might find comfort and connection in our shared experiences.We look forward to bringing more stories and expert advice your way next week. Until then, take care of yourselves and each other.Want to be a guest on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity? Send Laura Brazan a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/grgLiked this episode? Share it and tag us on Facebook @GrandparentsRaisingGrandchilden Love the show? Leave a review and let us know!CONNECT WITH US: Website | Facebook