<p>Most people think human trafficking looks like the movie <em>Taken.</em></p><p>Dr. Kisha Roberts-Tabb says it’s often much closer to home.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <strong>Find Your Cause</strong>, host <strong>Joseph Smalzer</strong> talks with Dr. Kisha, community psychologist, founder of the <strong>Social Butterflies Foundation</strong>, and creator of <strong>Girls Night Out Chicago</strong>, about what trafficking really looks like in our neighborhoods, why victims rarely see themselves as victims, and how community collaboration can truly save lives.</p><p><br></p><p>They discuss:</p><ul><li><p>How homelessness and survival often lead to exploitation</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Why economic empowerment is the key to prevention</p></li><li><p>How trauma-informed care rebuilds trust and hope</p></li><li><p>What families and communities can do to make a difference</p></li></ul><p>Listen and learn from one woman’s mission to bring healing, empowerment, and long-term change to Chicago.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want to learn more, donate, or get engaged?</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://socialbutterfliesfoundation.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Website</a></li><li><a href="https://web.facebook.com/SocialButterfliesFoundation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-butterflies-foundation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><p>Learn more at <a href="https://gtzp.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">gtzp.org</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps / Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00  Introduction and Joseph’s welcome</p><p>00:49  What drives Dr. Kisha’s mission</p><p>01:29  Early experiences in juvenile court</p><p>03:58  Seeing the link between justice and trafficking</p><p>05:27  Creating <em>Girls Night Out</em> to reach survivors</p><p>07:55  Expanding impact across Chicago</p><p>10:45  What trafficking really means</p><p>13:08  Why victims don’t recognize exploitation</p><p>15:15  Building trust before intervention</p><p>19:40  How collaboration saves lives</p><p>21:51  Long-term solutions through education and work</p><p>35:10  Key hotlines and community resources</p><p>44:11  Rethinking blame and promoting compassion</p><p>45:35  Staying committed to the cause</p><p>46:09  Closing message and call to action</p><p><br></p><p>Presented by <strong>Greater Than Zero Percent</strong> and <strong>Fluent Radio</strong></p>

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Joseph Smalzer

E181: Helping Chicago’s Girls Escape Human Trafficking

OCT 12, 202546 MIN
find your cause

E181: Helping Chicago’s Girls Escape Human Trafficking

OCT 12, 202546 MIN

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<p>Most people think human trafficking looks like the movie <em>Taken.</em></p><p>Dr. Kisha Roberts-Tabb says it’s often much closer to home.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <strong>Find Your Cause</strong>, host <strong>Joseph Smalzer</strong> talks with Dr. Kisha, community psychologist, founder of the <strong>Social Butterflies Foundation</strong>, and creator of <strong>Girls Night Out Chicago</strong>, about what trafficking really looks like in our neighborhoods, why victims rarely see themselves as victims, and how community collaboration can truly save lives.</p><p><br></p><p>They discuss:</p><ul><li><p>How homelessness and survival often lead to exploitation</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Why economic empowerment is the key to prevention</p></li><li><p>How trauma-informed care rebuilds trust and hope</p></li><li><p>What families and communities can do to make a difference</p></li></ul><p>Listen and learn from one woman’s mission to bring healing, empowerment, and long-term change to Chicago.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want to learn more, donate, or get engaged?</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://socialbutterfliesfoundation.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Website</a></li><li><a href="https://web.facebook.com/SocialButterfliesFoundation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-butterflies-foundation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><p>Learn more at <a href="https://gtzp.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">gtzp.org</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps / Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00  Introduction and Joseph’s welcome</p><p>00:49  What drives Dr. Kisha’s mission</p><p>01:29  Early experiences in juvenile court</p><p>03:58  Seeing the link between justice and trafficking</p><p>05:27  Creating <em>Girls Night Out</em> to reach survivors</p><p>07:55  Expanding impact across Chicago</p><p>10:45  What trafficking really means</p><p>13:08  Why victims don’t recognize exploitation</p><p>15:15  Building trust before intervention</p><p>19:40  How collaboration saves lives</p><p>21:51  Long-term solutions through education and work</p><p>35:10  Key hotlines and community resources</p><p>44:11  Rethinking blame and promoting compassion</p><p>45:35  Staying committed to the cause</p><p>46:09  Closing message and call to action</p><p><br></p><p>Presented by <strong>Greater Than Zero Percent</strong> and <strong>Fluent Radio</strong></p>