Episode 32: Human Trafficking: What Part Do You/Can You Play?

In this episode, Dr. Dorcas and Taffy tackle the urgent issue of human trafficking, discussing its definition, its profound impact on families, and practical steps for addressing this escalating crisis. As society faces regression, there's a tendency to withdraw or seek refuge on social media, avoiding the harsh realities. However, as humans, we are compelled to continuously find ways to confront public health issues that infiltrate our personal lives or, critically, to identify the private harm that ultimately evolves into a public health crisis.Show Notes: 5:55 more than 300,000 children 18 and under were exploited into becoming child soldiers (UNICEF, 2019)19:23- In Ghana, police rescued 57 Nigerian nationals aged between 15 and 26 who had been trafficked under false job promises and forced into cyber crime (https://apnews.com/article/ghana-online-romance-scam-human-trafficking-cybercrime-b4d2f1a70c0031fb87b6d575efb55e84)Additional Resources: 1) Walk Free Foundation, https://www.walkfree.org/, 2) In the US, text 233733 to report Human Trafficking or call 1-888-373-7888.