Human trafficking involves using force, fraud, or coercion to compel a person into commercial sex acts or labor against their will. I’m Penny Ronning, the daughter of a trafficking survivor. I co-founded the Yellowstone Human Trafficking Task Force with Stephanie Baucus, the FBI, and the United States Attorney’s Office District of Montana. Our podcast exposes the dark world of modern-day slavery. We refuse to turn a blind eye to this crime. In our podcast, we expose traffickers and buyers, discuss difficult topics, and find solutions to end this crime of violence. We invite you to join us as we raise awareness about human trafficking and work towards eradicating it once and for all.
Talk Trafficking
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Human trafficking involves using force, fraud, or coercion to compel a person into commercial sex acts or labor against their will. I’m Penny Ronning, the daughter of a trafficking survivor. I co-founded the Yellowstone Human Trafficking Task Force with Stephanie Baucus, the FBI, and the United States Attorney’s Office District of Montana. Our podcast exposes the dark world of modern-day slavery. We refuse to turn a blind eye to this crime. In our podcast, we expose traffickers and buyers, discuss difficult topics, and find solutions to end this crime of violence. We invite you to join us as we raise awareness about human trafficking and work towards eradicating it once and for all.
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July 10, 2024
Heather Estus - The Worthy Ranch
<p>Heather Estes shares her journey of discovering self-worth and developing the Worthiness Formula. She explains the importance of understanding one's self-worth and the impact of trauma on one's belief system. Heather emphasizes the power of core values and making decisions based on who you are. She discusses the potential of third graders and the decline of self-worth in middle school and high school. Heather also shares her vision for The Worthy Ranch, a program that provides respite and restoration for survivors of human trafficking and domestic abuse.</p> <p>In this conversation, Heather emphasizes the importance of providing places of healing and breathing for those who have experienced trauma. Collaboration and care for caregivers are also highlighted as essential in the fight against human trafficking. This conversation delves into the toll that working with survivors can take on individuals and the need for compassion and support for those who provide care. </p> <p>The role of prison in justice and rehabilitation is also explored, as well as the importance of partnerships and support for organizations like The Worthy Ranch. </p> <p>To learn more about The Worthy Ranch, please visit its website <a href='https://www.theworthyranch.com/'>HERE</a>. </p> <p>To learn more about the Yellowstone Human Trafficking Task Force, please visit our website <a href='https://yhttf.org/'>HERE</a>.</p> <p>Host: Penny Ronning Writer: Penny Ronning Producers: Penny Ronning, Ty Lowe Editor: Ty Lowe Sound Designer/Engineer: Ty Lowe Music: Ty Lowe, Konstantin Klimov Graphic Design: Rae Clark Website: Justin Townsend</p> <p> </p> <p>Heather Estus Bio</p> <p>Heather is the founder and author of The Worthiness Formula, Worthy YOUniversity, and The Worthy Ranch. She is a mother of five and the oldest of eleven children on a mission to cure the "unworthiness" disease by providing all with a dose of "good enough." She shares her proven method to help people tap into the innate worth we all possess. She helps people identify their core values to become confident decision-makers and teaches them to create a supportive community for their journey. Her audience includes professionals, organizations, and individuals. </p> <p>Heather resides in Montana where she is using her 25+ years of nonprofit management and development experience to pursue her dream of building The Worthy Ranch, an equine facility for survivors of human trafficking and abuse. </p>
July 3, 2024
Dallas Knight - Skull Games
<p>In this episode, Dallas Knight from Skull Games discusses the organization's mission and work in combating human trafficking. She shares her personal journey from the military to civilian life and how she became involved with Skull Games. Additionally, Dallas highlights the role of Skull Games in supporting law enforcement and providing them with strong leads to investigate potential trafficking.</p> <p>Penny and Dallas also explore the connection between escort ads and trafficking and stress the importance of recognizing human trafficking in communities. Dallas emphasizes the need for education and action to combat human trafficking, and she discusses the role of technology and organizations like Skull Games in the fight against trafficking.</p> <p>This conversation focuses on empowering survivors and the signs of human trafficking that people should be aware of. Penny and Dallas also emphasize the importance of reporting suspicious activity.</p> <p>To learn more about Skull Games, please visit their website <a href='https://skullgames.io/'>HERE</a>. </p> <p>For the resources referenced by Dallas, please visit: <a href='https://www.missingkids.org/home'>Missingkids.org</a> <a href='https://unboundnow.org/'>Unboundnow.org</a></p> <p>To learn more about the Yellowstone Human Trafficking Task Force, please visit our website <a href='https://yhttf.org/'>HERE</a>.</p> <p>Host: Penny Ronning Writer: Penny Ronning Producers: Penny Ronning, Ty Lowe Editor: Ty Lowe Sound Designer/Engineer: Ty Lowe Music: Ty Lowe, Konstantin Klimov Graphic Design: Rae Clark Website: Justin Townsend</p> <p> </p> <p>Dallas Knight Bio</p> <p>Dallas was an Army combat veteran before the age of 20. She eventually transitioned to the civilian realm to start her career as an Intelligence Analyst for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department with an appointed assignment to the Nevada High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) under the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). She spent just short of a decade combating complex narcotic investigations resulting in the disruption and dismantling of numerous criminal organizations. </p> <p>After the transition into corporate America, supporting law enforcement from a technological standpoint, Dallas’s professional network bloomed. Through these partnerships, Dallas began to support the nonprofit, Skull Games. Joining with other volunteer veteran analysts, Dallas works to identify victims and hunt down human traffickers while developing intelligence reports to be passed to respective law enforcement jurisdictions. </p> <p>Dallas has also had the extreme privilege of mentoring victims who have come full circle to hunt as analysts, sharing their invaluable insight.</p>
June 26, 2024
Jan Edwards - Paving The Way Foundation
<p>Jan Edwards from the Paving the Way Foundation discusses the strategy of disrupting the cycle of child trafficking and online exploitation through education and awareness programs. She emphasizes the prevalence of child trafficking and exploitation, both in rural and urban areas, and the role of online platforms (Big Tech) in facilitating these crimes.</p> <p>Jan provides practical steps individuals can take to combat child trafficking and delivers important actions to take when a child or an adult is threatened or exploited online.</p> <p>The conversation also explores the concept of grooming and the tactics used by predators to exploit children online.</p> <p>This conversation is for every parent and adult wanting to learn how to protect children in the digital age.</p> <p>To learn more about the Paving the Way Foundation, please visit their website<a href='https://www.pavingthewayfoundation.org/'> HERE</a>. To learn more about or to contact the Teen Line, please visit their website<a href='https://www.teenline.org/'> HERE</a>. The phone number for the Teen Line is 800-852-8336. To learn more about the Yellowstone Human Trafficking Task Force, please visit our website<a href='https://yhttf.org/'> HERE</a>.</p> <p>Host: Penny Ronning Writer: Penny Ronning Producers: Penny Ronning, Ty Lowe Editor: Ty Lowe Sound Designer/Engineer: Ty Lowe Music: Ty Lowe, Konstantin Klimov Graphic Design: Rae Clark Website: Justin Townsend</p> <p> </p> <p>Jan Edwards Bio</p> <p>Jan Edwards is the founder and president of Paving the Way Foundation. She spent 25 years as an executive in sales and marketing working with organizations like Time Warner, Bright House, the United Nations, and other international groups, before taking on the worldwide initiative to prevent children from being exploited. She is a Co-Chair for the Central Florida Human Trafficking Task Force and sits on the UCF College of Criminal Justice Advisory Board. </p> <p>Jan works collaboratively with organizations throughout Central Florida and the nation to fight against child trafficking and exploitation. Since 2017, Paving the Way has educated over 30,000 youth and adults, empowering kids to make smart choices online. Their work has been featured in Huffington Post, Marie Claire UK, and local news stations. </p> <p>Jan has been named one of Orlando Magazine’s Women of The Year, Women on the Rise Community Impact Leader, NGO Leader of the Year, and the 2023 Victory Cup winner. She is the writer and co-director of the Award-Winning Film, Trapped in the Trade, which was featured on CNN.</p>
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