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where I, Mandi, a trained domestic violence victim advocate helps those feeling vulnerable learn emotional self defense and how to be street smart.

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Hidden Signs of Child Trafficking: What Every Parent And Advocate Should Know (Part 2)

Mandi Pratt

Published on: 25/11/2025

Many kids and teens won’t say “I’m being trafficked” BUT they will show signs. In Part 2 of this conversation, Mandi and Erin with Love146 answer real concerns from parents, teachers, and teens about how to recognize trafficking and what supportive adult response actually looks like. They dig into why asking gentle, curious questions can open the door to disclosure and why resources like the Take It Down app matter for youth who’ve shared explicit images.

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Hidden Signs of Child Trafficking: What Every Parent And Advocate Should Know

Mandi Pratt

Published on: 18/11/2025

Human trafficking isn’t just “out there.” It’s happening closer to home than most people realize—and many teens don’t even know it’s happening to them. In this episode, Mandi and Love146 break down the hidden warning signs adults often miss, the emotional tactics traffickers use, and why so many cases go unnoticed in everyday communities. They also open up about the challenges of parenting teens in a digital world where harmful content and unsafe relationships can reach kids instantly.

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