Episode 3

Now to Next with Nick Nanton: Human Trafficking in Uncertain Times

SPECIAL EDITION: Human Trafficking in Uncertain Times

Tim Ballard and Jessica Mass from Operation Underground Railroad join host Nick Nanton to share O.U.R.’s mission of saving children and seeking justice for those who victimize them. Committed to enhancing law enforcement efforts by providing resources where budget shortfalls prohibit, Tim and Jessica, shed light on the ever-present problem of child exploitation. With human trafficking on the rise, O.U.R. shares the opportunities that exist to save lives and the aftercare program designed to make a better tomorrow for those affected. 

Timestamps:

  • 1:19: O.U.R.’s mission
  • 4:04: What trafficking looks like today
  • 12:01: The aftercare of survivors
  • 15:34: The issue with removing images offline
  • 17:19: It’s an educational problem
  • 23:37: Vulnerabilities predators are looking for
  • 30:10: Dangers of online video games
  • 34:05: Empower your children
  • 39:00: How much does it cost to rescue a child?
  • 46:04: Becoming a victim again — and the aftercare process
  • 50:14: Staying one step ahead of the traffickers
  • 52:58: Continuing education

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Now to Next with Nick Nanton
On Now to Next, Nick Nanton sits down with specialists from all walks of life to discuss what’s happening right now in their prospective field, and where the future lies for a positive tomorrow.