I Dare You - A Podcast by United Against Human Trafficking

United Against Human Trafficking

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Elaine Andino, a lifelong advocate for human rights, hosts I Dare You - A Podcast by United Against Human Trafficking. UAHT is a Houston-based nonprofit dedicated to fighting abuse in its many forms. Andino is UAHT's director of external partnerships.

Andino has several guests on her show. They include social workers, colleagues, and survivors. Andino and her guests discuss topics relating to domestic violence and human trafficking. They aspire to teach listeners to ask the right questions and prevent abuse.

Andino and her colleagues work with trafficking victims. Their goal is to reintegrate survivors into society and prevent future trafficking. When discussing human trafficking, most people picture a massive criminal enterprise. Kidnapping is the least common kind of human trafficking. On I Dare You, listeners learn about grooming and coercion, the most common abuse methods. Human trafficking starts in places most people do not expect, like foster homes.

A prominent guest on I Dare You is Joe Madison, founder of Demand Disruption. Demand Disruption is an organization working to fight human trafficking in sex work. Madison and Andino talk about ways to strengthen and protect sex workers.

Andino and her guests share several safety tips, emphasizing prevention. I Dare You encourages building strong communities to look out for each other. The podcast also offers tips for everyone on how to identify and stop human trafficking.

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The Foster Care to Human Trafficking Pipeline | Part 2

The Foster Care to Human Trafficking Pipeline | Part 2

The foster care system is broken. We all know it. But how does this fractured system funnel our most vulnerable youth into human trafficking? Adam Chaney, the Development Director of Foster Care Advocacy Center, and the host Elaine Andino dive deep into the issues in foster care: from the lack of resources to sexual exploitation within the system to the foster-to-trafficking pipeline.

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The Foster Care to Human Trafficking Pipeline | Part 2

The Foster Care to Human Trafficking Pipeline | Part 2

The foster care system is broken. We all know it. But how does this fractured system funnel our most vulnerable youth into human trafficking? Adam Chaney, the Development Director of Foster Care Advocacy Center, and the host Elaine Andino dive deep into the issues in foster care: from the lack of resources to sexual exploitation within the system to the foster-to-trafficking pipeline.

The Foster Care to Human Trafficking Pipeline | Part 1

The Foster Care to Human Trafficking Pipeline | Part 1

The foster care system is broken. We all know it. But how does this fractured system funnel our most vulnerable youth into human trafficking? Adam Chaney, the Development Director of Foster Care Advocacy Center, and the host Elaine Andino dive deep into the issues in foster care: from the lack of resources, to sexual exploitation within the system, to the foster-to-trafficking pipeline.

Why is Collaboration Vital to the Anti-Trafficking Movement?

Why is Collaboration Vital to the Anti-Trafficking Movement?

Human trafficking is a dark, heinous crime that spans the globe, harming millions of people. Is it really possible to tackle such a massive criminal enterprise?We think yes! The only effective way to do it is through the collective power of community members, government, and service providers to intentionally and strategically collaborate. Coalition Manager at UAHT, Ken Henry, and host, Elaine Andino, discuss why working together is critical in the anti-trafficking movement, practical ways to support one another's efforts, and how to collaborate with people you disagree with.

Houston's Human Trafficking Problem and Solutions (Part 1)

Houston's Human Trafficking Problem and Solutions (Part 1)

You've probably heard it said that "Houston is #1 for human trafficking," but is it really? Where did that statistic come from? Is it trustworthy? What is the City of Houston doing about human trafficking?Director of the Mayor's Office of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence, Minal Patel Davis, and UAHT Chief Executive Officer, Timeka Walker, discuss how Houston got its reputation for being "#1 for human trafficking," why that's not necessarily true, and how Houston became an anti-trafficking model for cities across the globe.Take ActionRead more about the City of Houston Mayor's Office of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence comprehensive approach to combating human trafficking.

Houston's Human Trafficking Problem and Solutions (Part 2)

Houston's Human Trafficking Problem and Solutions (Part 2)

You've probably heard it said that "Houston is #1 for human trafficking," but is it really? Where did that statistic come from? Is it trustworthy? What is the City of Houston doing about human trafficking?Director of the Mayor's Office of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence, Minal Patel Davis, and UAHT Chief Executive Officer, Timeka Walker, discuss how Houston got its reputation for being "#1 for human trafficking," why that's not necessarily true, and how Houston became an anti-trafficking model for cities across the globe.Take ActionRead more about the City of Houston Mayor's Office of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence comprehensive approach to combating human trafficking.

Why Do Men Buy Sex? (Part 2)

Why Do Men Buy Sex? (Part 2)

"How did I get here?" is a common question men who buy sex ask themselves when they are arrested.Joe Madison, founder of Demand Disruption, digs into why men watch porn and purchase sex and how they can break free.

Why Do Men Buy Sex? (Part 1)

Why Do Men Buy Sex? (Part 1)

"How did I get here?" is a common question men who buy sex ask themselves when they are arrested.Joe Madison, founder of Demand Disruption, digs into why men watch porn and purchase sex and how they can break free.

Conspiracies, Social Media, and Human Trafficking

Conspiracies, Social Media, and Human Trafficking

Viral posts about human trafficking stormed the internet in 2020 - but how do we distinguish the truth from fake posts or partial truths?How human trafficking is portrayed on social media and in news stories impacts survivors and anti-trafficking work.In this episode, we sit down with Christa Mayfield, Education Director at Unbound Houston. We discuss harmful conspiracies, how survivors want to be portrayed in the media, and what you can do spread the truth about human trafficking.Take Action:Follow Rebecca Bender @IAmRebeccaBender on InstagramFollow Bekah Charleston @BekahSpeaksOut on InstagramFollow Katherine Givens @KatGivens on InstagramBefore you share a social media post, check the facts and sources.

How Traffickers Prey On Our Childhood Experiences

How Traffickers Prey On Our Childhood Experiences

Traffickers are master manipulators.They twist past trauma to gain trust, build bonds, and even evoke love in their victims. This kind of emotional entanglement makes tricking a victim into human trafficking easy. We don't have control over what happens to us, especially as children. So is trafficking avoidable? Or are we stuck with the cards we're dealt?In this episode, we sit down with Sara Breuer, Education Coordinator at United Against Human Trafficking. We discuss childhood trauma, how human traffickers manipulate their victims, and how you can keep yourself and your families safe.Learn more about human traffickingSign up for a free webinar

Candle Making & Sex Trafficking

Candle Making & Sex Trafficking

Mobilization Director of Elijah Rising, Sam Hernandez, and the host, Elaine Andino, discuss the roadblocks survivors face in life after sex trafficking and how the social enterprise of candle making paves the way to freedom. Wondering what to do next? Shop Elijah Rising Goods!

Human Trafficking: Are We Asking The Right Questions?

Human Trafficking: Are We Asking The Right Questions?

Executive Director of United Against Human Trafficking, Timeka Walker, kicks off the inaugural episode of “I Dare You.” She and the host, Elaine Andino, discuss the growth of the anti-trafficking movement and its next pivotal questions.Wondering what to do next?Check out our training opportunities!