Battling Human Trafficking in North Idaho: Inside The Innocent’s Mission

🔴 Seth and Dave sit down with Nate Lewis and Brad Johnson from The Innocent, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering law enforcement to take down child predators and human traffickers. From heart-wrenching survivor stories in North Africa and Thailand to proactive sting operations in the U.S., this conversation exposes the dark truths of child exploitation while offering a path forward through community action, education, and support.

Whether you're a concerned parent, a member of law enforcement, or just someone who refuses to stay silent, this episode provides the raw truth and practical steps to protect children from online and offline threats. Learn about the grassroots initiatives transforming communities, how predators operate, and what you can do to help fund, train, and equip local task forces.

🎯 Top 3 Things Listeners Will Learn:
How child predators operate in both urban and rural communities — and why it's not just a “big city” problem.

What law enforcement and nonprofits like The Innocent are doing to train officers and run sting operations that rescue children and arrest predators.

What parents and community members can do to prevent abuse, including steps to make homes, schools, and online activity safer for kids.

00:00:00 Introduction: The Mission of The Innocent
00:03:25 Nate’s Story: From Victim to Advocate for Children
00:06:44 Child Trafficking Abroad: What’s Really Happening in Africa and Thailand
00:09:25 The Emotional Toll: How Rescuers Manage Trauma
00:12:06 Why The Innocent Now Focuses on U.S. Operations
00:23:24 Online Predators & The Threat to Every Community
00:35:35 Why The Legal System Often Fails Child Victims
00:43:12 Parental Advice: Protecting Kids in a Digital World
00:51:36 How to Help: Donations, Community Action & Education Programs

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