Strategies to Dismantle Trafficking Operations – Ep. 77

What if understanding the financial underpinnings of human trafficking could revolutionize the fight against it? Youngbee Dale is a researcher and anti-trafficking expert. We take a deep dive into the operational dynamics of global trafficking networks.

In our discussion, we explore the persistent challenges law enforcement faces, especially within illicit massage parlors, where shutting down one location often breeds many more opening. We also cover these topics:

How traffickers use coercion and tactics to evade detection
A call for more sophisticated investigative methods
The crucial role of public vigilance and the church

Learn more about Youngbee’s research online: https://www.dale-consulting.com/

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