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Human Trafficking: Interview with Dr. An Goldbauer
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Human Trafficking: Interview with Dr. An Goldbauer

Intimate Conversations with Dr. Janis

Janis Roszler and An Goldbauer
RukusAvenueRadio, 2023
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In this episode of the RukusAvenueRadio podcast Intimate Conversations with Dr. Janis, host Dr. Janis Roszler and human trafficking expert Dr. An Goldbauer discuss this growing crime epidemic. They explain how victims are groomed, how trafficking could be happening near you and what to do if you see someone you suspect is being trafficked.

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Most kidnappings fall into two categories: fast, haphazard “grabs” or slow, methodical grooming.

People often equate human trafficking with kids being seized on the street, but that isn’t always the case. Perpetrators also groom many human trafficking victims over the course of many months. These groomers may be adults posing online as children or even teens who have been pulled into the world of trafficking. Young victims often believe they are chatting with an online peer or friend, while their families are unaware of that these conversations are happening.

Traffickers often groom children online and exploit their weaknesses. They eventually persuade some kids to turn against their families, collaborate willingly with criminals and even help them recruit other children as well.

A child does not necessarily have to come from a troubled background to be duped by trafficking schemes. However, children who live in a problematic environment, such as having an addicted parent or having to scrounge for food for their siblings, can be more vulnerable to trafficking, even ...

About the Podcast

Dr. An Goldbauer is a clinical sexologist, professor, RN, transgender care professional, case manager for human trafficking survivors, facilitator for at-risk girls, an educator, researcher and consultant. He co-hosts The Umbrella Hour with Xander Kee, LSCW, on UK Health Radio. Janis Roszler, PhD is an instructor and research chair at the International Institute of Clinical Sexology, a board-certified sex therapist, a licensed marriage and family therapist, a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and the host of Intimate Conversations with Dr. Janis. She was named the 2008-2009 and 2021 Diabetes Educator of the Year (ADCES). 

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