Episode 91: Operation Underground Railroad and Putting An End To Human Trafficking with Tyson Wright

Send us Fan MailIn this vitally important episode, DJ invited Operation Underground Railroad representative, Tyson Wright, on the show to discuss human trafficking, and more specifically child exploitation and child sex trafficking. Listen in as they broach these sensitive topics that will arm you with knowledge of how predators utilize the internet to communicate with our youth and educate you on resources to become familiar with… as well as prevention and intervention methods so you can take the steps to protect your own children. Share this episode to help raise awareness and spread the word to other parents and caregivers in your community. Tyson Wright is the Education Program Manager at Operation Underground Railroad. Tyson started as a volunteer for O.U.R. in 2015 and found a passion for supporting the organization and educating the community. He began working as an employee in February 2021 in the Outreach Department and has supported the department's growth and expansion from volunteer management to include education and prevention efforts. In his current team he oversees the development of prevention and education programs. Tyson has certifications in Trauma and Resilience, and Human Trafficking Prevention and Intervention. He is on the board of the Washington County Children's Justice Center and enjoys volunteering in his community. TIMESTAMPS• [3:46] Tyson explains what Operation Underground Railroad is and how it got started… Their focus or mission is to end human trafficking.• [7:19] “40% of all human trafficking has a familial connection to it… in that it's a family member who either initially sold them into the trafficking situation.• [17:14] Tyson discusses how to empower our children through educating them. • [36:42] Tyson shares the most important conversations that need to happen between a child and a parent to prevent online exploitation. For more information on the Imperfect Heroes podcast, visit:  https://www.imperfectheroespodcast.com/ Connect with Us!DJ Stutz - Website: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littleheartsacademy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleheartsacademy/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOpphCRklDJiFXdS76U0LSQDJ Stutz Booking Link: https://bookme.name/ImperfectheroespodcastCICERONE SOCIETY GROUP COACHING Link: https://little-hearts-academy-usa.newzenler.com/courses/cicerone-masters FREE Parent/Teacher Workshop Link:  https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/parent-teacher-conferences-what-to-ask-and-what-to-shareTyson Wright - Website: https://www.ourrescue.orgTwitter: https://twitter.com/ourrescueInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourrescue/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OURrescue/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ourrescueLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/operation-underground-railroad/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ourrescue Support the showSupport the show.If you like what you hear, we would appreciate your support.  Every little bit helps.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1779847/support