From Silence to Strength: A Survivor’s Journey John-Michael part 1 S3E8

Welcome to "Invading the Darkness: Stories from the Fight Against Child Sex Trafficking." Get your free copy of "Chosen," https://go.sharedhope.org/GiftChosen, a Shared Hope International film focusing on youth sex trafficking prevention. This valuable resource offers real-life stories and practical tools to raise awareness and encourage action against the trafficking of younger victims, like John-Michael.Join our hosts, lived-experience experts Yvonne and Kim, as they discuss the stories of other survivors in the movement and share valuable insights to help you join the fight against sex trafficking. In this episode of Invading the Darkness, we hear from John-Michael in part 1 of his incredible story. SUPPORT THE PODCAST https://sharedhope.org/donate/As a young Olympic-bound athlete, John-Michael was groomed and sexually abused by prominent sports figures, highlighting the issue of demand and the need for awareness and prevention. The adults in John-Michael's life didn't have the education and awareness to see the signs of trafficking and intervene – let's change that for other boys and girls just like him. Download your FREE copy of CHOSEN to learn how to protect the young people in your life from exploitation. https://go.sharedhope.org/GiftChosen Ready to take the next step? Request a training session or become a trained Ambassador of Hope and help us spread awareness in your community! Text "Shared Hope" to 52886 or visit https://act.sharedhope.org/3EIafNYDon’t forget to subscribe @sharedhopeinternational, Follow us on social media, and check out invadingthedarkness.org. Visit https://invadingthedarkness.org/Learn more about how you can take action https://sharedhope.org/justlikeme/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST https://sharedhope.org/donate/ Now, if you’re ready, let’s invade the darkness together.Support the show