Driving Freedom Podcast

Familial Trafficking with Liz Williamson

Truckers Against Trafficking Season 1 Episode 8

What is familial trafficking, and what can we do about it? According to The Counter-Trafficking Data Collaborative, almost half of the identified cases of child trafficking begin with some family member involvement. These children often continue going to school and participating in everyday activities, even while being exploited by this trusted person at home. TAT Training Specialist Liz Williamson shares her expertise as a survivor of familial trafficking. She explains how familial trafficking happens and what it looks like, including examples from her own experience. She also shares the stories of two bus drivers that made an impression on her during her youth by simply showing kindness, and how one small action can truly impact someone’s life. 

Resources:

https://truckersagainsttrafficking.org/bus-training/
https://iempathize.org/eyp/
https://www.unitas.ngo/resource/
https://www.ecpatusa.org/onlinesafetytips
https://parentingsafechildren.com/
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/privacy-and-internet-safety