Beyond Awareness - A Podcast by United Against Human Trafficking

S1E2 Men, Masculinity, & Human Trafficking: Roles, Risks, and Responsibility

In this episode of Beyond Awareness, Taylor Woodruff and Taylor Johnson join us to talk about engaging men in the anti-trafficking movement. We discuss how harmful norms around masculinity can contribute to exploitation, why inviting men into the conversation matters, and how programs like SSE and Real Talk are helping young men and adult men think differently about respect, relationships, and accountability.  Enjoyed this episode? Follow United Against Human Trafficking on Instagram @unitedagainsthumantrafficking [https://www.instagram.com/unitedagainsthumantrafficking/]or sign up for our occasional newsletter here [https://mailchi.mp/uaht/uaht-newsletter-signup].  You can also explore more ways to connect, support, and learn at our visiting our Linktree here [https://linktr.ee/united.againsthumantrafficking?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=960533a8-8de4-44c9-8b0f-a136f83d33f2].

S1E1 - Intersectionality & Human Trafficking: Why One-Size-Fits-All Solutions Fail

Welcome to Season 1 of Beyond Awareness (formerly I Dare You) from United Against Human Trafficking. In this premiere episode, hosts Titus and Rhonda introduce the concept of intersectionality and explore why traditional “one-size-fits-all” approaches often fall short in anti-trafficking work. Through personal stories and reflections, they set the stage for a season that will dive deeper into the communities most affected by trafficking and highlight how inclusive, survivor-centered approaches can make a real difference. Tune in, learn something new, and join the conversation.

#12 20 Years in the Movement: Lessons, Growth, & What Comes Next

Join us as we re-launch, Beyond Awareness (I Dare You), a podcast by United Against Human Trafficking.  In this special intro episode, Chief of Staff, Titus Benton and CEO, Timeka Walker reflect on 20 years in the anti-trafficking movement and the lessons that have shaped the work.

#11 The Foster Care to Human Trafficking Pipeline | Part 2

The foster care system is broken. We all know it.  But how does this fractured system funnel our most vulnerable youth into human trafficking?   Adam Chaney, the Development Director of Foster Care Advocacy Center, and the host Elaine Andino dive deep into the issues in foster care: from the lack of resources to sexual exploitation within the system to the foster-to-trafficking pipeline.

#10 The Foster Care to Human Trafficking Pipeline | Part 1

The foster care system is broken. We all know it.  But how does this fractured system funnel our most vulnerable youth into human trafficking?   Adam Chaney, the Development Director of Foster Care Advocacy Center, and the host Elaine Andino dive deep into the issues in foster care: from the lack of resources, to sexual exploitation within the system, to the foster-to-trafficking pipeline.