Nightmare Fuel: Confronting The Horrific Reality Of Child Sex Trafficking

Send us Fan MailIf you're feeling overwhelmed and powerless about the prevalence of human trafficking, thinking it's a problem that happens elsewhere, then you are not alone! Despite thinking you're not contributing to the problem, the reality is that inaction allows it to persist right under your nose. It's time to take personal responsibility and make a change."The worst mistake that we could make is saying I'm not doing that really bad things. That means I'm not part of the problem, right? I'm going to say no, that's not what I'm saying. I'm saying we're all part of the problem."  - Alan SmythIn this episode, you will be able to:Understand the impact of men's role in combatting exploitation.Discover shocking human trafficking statistics and their real-life impact.Learn the importance of storytelling in raising awareness of exploitation.Take action to create a compassionate society and make a difference.Explore ways to be a positive role model in your family and community.My special guest is Alan SmythAlan Smyth is an influential figure in the fight against human trafficking, with a significant role as co-leader of the LA County Regional Human Trafficking Task Force and a key member of Saving Innocence. His experience encompasses over a decade of dedicated work, focusing on combatting exploitation and providing crucial support to victims. Alan also plays a pivotal role in the foster family agency within Saving Innocence, emphasizing the importance of creating safe and supportive environments for children affected by trafficking. His extensive involvement in addressing human trafficking equips him with valuable insights into the complex challenges and necessary interventions required to tackle this pervasive issue.The key moments in this episode are:00:00:00 - The Problem with Human Trafficking 00:01:22 - Introduction to the Fallible Man Podcast 00:02:28 - Getting to Know Alan Smith 00:09:11 - Saving Innocence's Mission 00:13:39 - National Attention on Human Trafficking 00:14:10 - Impact of a Movie 00:16:44 - Different Faces of Human Trafficking 00:20:29 - Statistics on Human Trafficking 00:24:03 - The Birth of "Men Fight For Me" 00:27:56 - Exciting Announcement 00:27:59 - Announcement of the Audio Book Release 00:29:11 - Impact of Personal Storytelling 00:32:41 - Emotional Impact of Survivor Stories 00:35:02 - Call to Action and Purpose of the Book 00:39:10 - Practical Steps for Involvement 00:41:37 - Confronting Human Exploitation 00:42:32 - Being the Right Role Model 00:43:12 - Alarming Statistics 00:45:25 - Taking Personal Responsibility 00:47:55 - Call to Action  Related VideosPart 1https://www.thefalliblemanpodcast.com/human-trafficking-awareness-saving-innocence-alan-smyth/Part 2https://www.thefalliblemanpodcast.com/human-trafficking-awareness-saving-innocence-jessica-midkiff/ Guest Linkshttps://fightforme.net/https://savinginnocence.org/https://www.facebook.com/savinginnocencehttps://www.facebook.com/FightForMeBook Support the show