The Sex Trafficking Scoop

This episode of the Sex Trafficking Scoop will cover the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACEs) and the connection that these adversities have with sex trafficking and exploitation. In addition Allan, Anne, and Kate will discuss how they use this knowledge to direct their work with youth and communities in Minnesota.

Join Minnesota Regional Navigators Allan Bakke, Anne LaFrinier-Ritchie, and Kate LePage in the second episode of the Sex Trafficking Scoop. This episode will discuss teen dating violence and how the issue impacts exploitation and trafficking. This episode will discuss the various forms of violence, the prevalence of abuse, and how we as parents, community, and schools can better support and educate youth.

Allan Bakke, Anne LaFrinier-Richie, and Kate LePage discuss popular conspiracy theories involving sex trafficking and the psychology behind whether a conspiracy theory is successful and able to gain traction. We will discuss why we tend to believe a conspiracy theory, even after concrete data proves it false, such as we found with Pizzagate! Lastly, this podcast discusses the harm caused by the spread of conspiracy theories to this movement and to those personally impacted by sex traffi...