Invading the Darkness: Stories from the Fight against Child Sex Trafficking
Welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking in the United States. This podcast features Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International, sharing stories from her 23 years of fighting the battle of domestic minor sex trafficking.
In 2025, "Invading the Darkness" will introduce a video element to its podcast, featuring hosts Yvonne and Kim, who are survivors of sex trafficking and advocates for the Just Like Me campaign.
Yvonne and Kim will share their life experiences, insights, and narratives from other survivors.
Our desire is that each episode will help you better understand the importance of fighting child sexual exploitation in the United States.
Invading the Darkness: Stories from the Fight against Child Sex Trafficking
Bethany: Addressing the Importance of Community-based Responses S4E3
Welcome back to Shared Hope International’s Invading the Darkness podcast where we are elevating and amplify survivor voices and stories. In this powerful episode, Bethany shares how real change begins at the community level. As a subject matter expert and advocate, she speaks truth into the gaps she has witnessed firsthand—and calls on each of us to respond with compassion, accountability, and action.
From law enforcement and local nonprofits to everyday neighbors, Bethany explores what it takes to build survivor-centered, trauma-informed communities that go beyond reacting to trafficking—they work to prevent it. The episode also highlights key resources to strengthen these efforts, including Shared Hope’s Roadmap Report and the RESPOND e-Learning Course.
Bethany’s voice is clear: no one can do everything, but everyone can do something.
Tune in now to hear why community-based responses matter.
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