Invisible Shackles: Breaking Free from the Chains of Exploitation

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4.4 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 7 December 2024

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including sexual violence, child exploitation, psychological abuse, and relatable topics. We strongly advise listeners to exercise discretion.

Victims of exploitation aren’t always bound by physical restraints—they’re trapped by psychological abuse, fear, and manipulation, as perpetrators use our systemic failures to their advantage. In this special episode, we step away from our usual content to shed light on a devistating reality: the estimated 15 million children impacted by sexual exploitation in the U.S. In this episode we will look into Jessa Dillow Crisp’s story, who is now a co-founder of Bridge Hope, and a strong advocate for survivors and the many challenges many victims face.

Hotlines for Immediate Support

National Human Trafficking Hotline (U.S.):
Call: 1-888-373-7888
Text: 233733
National Sexual Assault Hotline (U.S.):
Call: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

Survivor Story and Support

Jessa Dillow Crisp's Experience:
YouTube Video
Jessa Dillow Crisp's Website:
Bloomify Community

Government Resources

US Department of Justice on Human Trafficking:
What is human trafficking?

Organizations Fighting Trafficking and Exploitation

Empower the Fight (Child Exploitation Awareness):
What is child sex trafficking?

Training and Education

Training: Watchful Eye
Title: Safeguarding Children from Sex Abuse & Exploitation
Access Training Here: https://risingsteps.thinkific.com/courses/watch

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0:00.0	This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including sexual violence, child exploitation, psychological abuse, and relatable topics.
0:10.4	Listener discretion is strongly advised.
0:42.0	Listener discussion is strongly advised. Hey, everyone back to another episode of Crime Salad. I'm Ashley. And I'm Ricky.
0:48.6	And this week we're digging right into our salad bowls to bring forward a topic that is super important.
0:56.2	Child exploitation and sex trafficking. It's been sitting on our to-do list for a bit now, and although there's a number of different types of trafficking, our main focus in this episode is the importance of
1:01.7	protecting the children around us, those who are unable to stand up for themselves, and need
1:09.7	stronger support and safeguarding. We will be covering the issues
1:14.2	within our current system. And with that in mind, as we dig into this episode, which is a little
1:20.0	different from our normal style, please know that we are not experts in this field. However, this
1:27.0	topic is something that I'm extremely passionate about, and we share this
1:31.9	issue with an overwhelming sense of love and support for victims who have experienced or
1:37.9	are facing similar situations.
1:40.4	Your mental health and well-being is the highest priority.
1:46.4	Please check out the hotline information in the episode's description if you are needing support. Now, while I was researching this very
1:53.5	hidden under the rug kind of topic, I came across this incredible organization that provides
1:59.4	training for anyone regardless of your education.
2:03.2	It's called Watchful Eye Safeguarding Children from Sex, Abuse, and Exploitation.
2:09.3	That link will be in our description, and it's a great way to educate yourself and for you to be more alert on things and what to look out for.
2:21.7	It's a very informative and helpful guide if you're looking to do your part.
2:26.4	And again, all of our links for support and other things will be in our description.
2:29.5	Thanks for tuning in, and well, here we go.
2:39.5	Evil doesn't have a limit. Evil has a way of disregarding someone's boundaries,
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