In this episode of The 411 Live, we interview Dr. Kweku Akyirefi Ramel Smith from Blacksmith Consulting and Jolanda Rodgers, founder of Talk Consulting about how traffickers use a victim’s trauma to lure them into sex trafficking. We begin with Jolanda introducing the “I Dare You to Heal” movement and all that entails with it as Dr. Smith goes on to explain what trauma is and how Traffickers use it. Dr. Smith uses the example of molesters and pedophiles and the trauma they bring to their victims. He leads into how traffickers will then use that trauma as a weapon or a tool on their victims. Jolanda chimes in as well and helps explain how the history of trauma can affect people long into their adult hood. She explains how something may have happened to you when you were four and can come back and haunt you when you have a four-year-old of your own and the resemblance of age can snap the bad memory right back into your mind. Dr. Smith and Jolanda both agree that trauma is something we have to take very serious and talk about. Trauma is a scary tool that can affect the young and old and traffickers know this. Burying it deep and not talking about it won’t help. Follow along as Beverly Taylor interviews our guest on trauma, a trafficker’s currency. If you are new to The 411 Live podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page https://the411live.org/contact if you have questions, topic ideas, questions about videos, podcasts, blogs, or feedback just let us know. “Trafficked” More Than Just A Story Healing Series Our current project is the “Trafficked” More Than Just A Story Healing Series. Production costs for this project are well over $300,000, and we are asking for your assistance. Donations will go towards The 411 Live “Trafficked” More Than Just A Story Healing Series and to continue The “I Dare You To Heal Movement” that helps support survivors through their journey of healing focusing on human trafficking and other traumatic experiences. You can make a one-time donation or we have a variety of sponsorship opportunities available. Your financial support is critical to the success of this project. All contributions made to The 411 Live is tax deductible to the extent permissible by law. Click Here to Donate: https://the411live.org/donate