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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 55 MIN

Spotlight Now: Sex trafficking in Hawaii — what families need to know

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Spotlight Now examines sex trafficking in Hawaii: how predators reach kids online, what warning signs to watch for, and how survivor services and trained hospitality workers can help prevent exploitation and reduce demand. Jessica Munoz, founder, Hoʻōla Nā Pua, a nonprofit dedicated to preventing child sex trafficking and providing care for exploited youth in Hawaii. Andrew Aguirre, Hoʻōla Nā Pua senior director of education, and Jerry Gibson, Hawaii Hotel Alliance president and general manager of the Waikiki Beach Marriott. Lynn Costales Matsuoka, executive director of the Sex Abuse Treatment Center (SATC), a program of Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children. View the full episode with links to resources here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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