RISEUP: Heidi Chance, From Undercover to Awareness

Join your host, Krista Fee, as she welcomes Heidi Chance, a retired detective and renowned expert on sex trafficking, to "RISEUP Voices from the Front Lines." In this compelling episode, Heidi shares her journey from the Phoenix Police Department to becoming a leading voice in combating sex trafficking. Discover the realities of trafficking, as Heidi defines its legal aspects and reveals the subtle signs often overlooked. Her firsthand experiences in undercover operations shed light on the dangers and challenges faced by law enforcement. Heidi debunks myths surrounding trafficking, emphasizing modern recruitment methods through social media and gaming platforms. She offers practical advice on recognizing and reporting suspected trafficking, urging listeners to be vigilant and informed. If you're moved by Heidi's insights and wish to support the fight against trafficking, visit achanceforawareness.com or explore her book, "Talk to Them." Stay informed, stay safe, and join the movement to protect the vulnerable. If you would like to support our ongoing fight against human trafficking and support survivors you can make a tax-deductible donation to our 501C3 Non-Profit Organization Battle2be at https://givebutter.com/Y1GLwN/kristafee or on our website Https://www.battle2be.org 5:51 Shifting from fieldwork to teaching others 13:46 Defining sex trafficking and its elements 18:50 What a trafficking victim looks like 24:19 Resources for recognizing trafficking indicators 27:09 Undercover work and dangerous situations 33:28 Career path in law enforcement 37:09 Debunking myths about human trafficking 40:44 Proper reporting of suspected trafficking