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Prevention Cohort LIVE Ep 4: Dr. Deeds introduction and Sound of Freedom discussion

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Today, we welcome one of our licensees and Dr. David Deeds to a lively question and answer format meeting, where we talk about the reality of human trafficking as well as discuss the movie Sound of Freedom.

We record these meetings so you can watch them as a bit of an extra resource for yourself.

Watch on Fathom here. (Editor's note: Sorry had to break the link.)

AI Summary

We livestream, record and share our meetings for everyone's benefit. We use a  Zoom addon product called Fathom, which screenshares, transcribes, and provides AI summaries of the calls. The transcriptions aren't perfect, but they are way awesome. This summary of the meeting is pulled straight from the automatic notes from Fathom.

  • Billy Joe, Jennine, and David had a conversation about their outreach plan to connect with people post-pandemic. Jennine shared her role as a DV advocate and prevention and education manager at the YWCA. – PLAY @0:00
  • Jennine introduces herself – Jennine discusses her experience as a DV advocate and the challenges faced by their organization. – WATCH (2 mins)
  • Jennine and Billy Joe discussed their experiences with domestic violence (DV) and trafficking advocacy. They recalled an incident where an advocate refused to help a trafficking victim, fearing it was not their responsibility. – PLAY @7:23
  • Shelters shun trafficking victims? – Jennine discusses how some agencies are hesitant to help trafficking victims. – WATCH (1 min) – PLAY @9:31
  • Dr. Dave introduction – David tried to raise about human trafficking by giving out Starbucks. – WATCH (4 mins) – PLAY @17:40
  • Jennine, David, and Billy Joe discussed various topics including the issues of man camps in North Dakota, human trafficking, and the importance of raising awareness on platforms like TikTok. They expressed their concerns about these issues and the need for real and honest conversations to address them effectively. – PLAY @23:51
  • Pornography, danger, and lack of understanding of human trafficking – David expresses frustration about the lack of understanding regarding his child's therapy. – WATCH (2 mins)
  • Lack of understanding of the danger of “stranger danger” – David is frustrated because his kids' therapist disagreed with his approach to teaching them about safety. – WATCH (25 secs)
  • David, Jennine, and Billy Joe discussed the lack of awareness and understanding among police officers regarding human trafficking, particularly in relation to Native American girls being exploited. They also highlighted the absence of databases tracking these assaults, leaving the perpetrators unaccounted for. – PLAY @29:51
  • Dave started this journey learning about rape stats – WATCH (3 mins)
  • Sound of Freedom discussion – WATCH (2 mins)
  • Jennine and Billy Joe discussed a movie that aimed to raise awareness about human trafficking in the United States. They mentioned concerns about the portrayal of the issue and the lead actor's personal beliefs, but ultimately found the movie to be a compelling and dramatic story. – PLAY @36:50
  • Billy Joe and David discussed various aspects of a movie, including where to watch it and get free tickets. They also mentioned that the movie has sparked discussions and controversies, with some people accusing Vice of misappropriating money and sensationalizing their work. – PLAY @41:40
  • David, Jennine, and Billy Joe discussed their thoughts on Tim Ballard and his nonprofit organization. They acknowledged that they didn't have enough evidence to support or dismiss the claims against him, but they believed that raising awareness about human trafficking was important and wanted to offer their to help. – PLAY @43:16
  • Description of how the course can educate people – David and Jennine discuss a course to educate people about human trafficking in video games. – WATCH (2 mins)
  • Jennine, Billy Joe, and David had a conversation where they discussed their plans to collaborate and make a positive impact on the community. They also discussed the possibility of featuring Billy Joe's and curated news on Jennine's website to provide valuable resources to the community. – PLAY @52:41

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