Next Gen Convos Episode: Unveiling Human Trafficking with Christa Mayfield from Project Protect Our Children

In this installment of 'Next Gen convos', we have an eye-opening discussion with Christa Mayfield, Director of Operations for Project Protect Our Children, a non-profit anti-human trafficking organization. The discussion brings to light the chilling realities of human trafficking, especially in areas like Houston, Texas. Christa breaks down the often misunderstood definition of 'Human trafficking', and highlights control tactics, force, fraud, coercion, and how they are used by perpetrators. The conversation goes in-depth on the issue's impact on 'system involved youth' and 'Residential Treatment Communities'. Christa also discusses the proactive measures her organization is taking in fostering youth empowerment through the formation of Youth Action Boards in schools, engaging students to raise awareness about human trafficking on their campuses and in their communities.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:10 Understanding Human Trafficking
02:36 The Role of Force, Fraud, and Coercion in Trafficking
07:50 The Impact of Trafficking on System-Involved Youth
19:28 The Role of the Internet in Human Trafficking
25:22 The Importance of Listening and Understanding
28:11 Empowering Survivors to Speak Up
29:11 The Role of Youth Action Board in Combating Human Trafficking
41:30 The Power of Connection and Value
46:45 Invitation to Join the Youth Action Board