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Film ‘Sound of Freedom’ surprises many by grossing $100M despite criticism
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Film ‘Sound of Freedom’ surprises many by grossing $100M despite criticism

ByEyes on Trafficking News

(WSAW) – The film ‘Sound of Freedom’ is a true story based on the workings of Operation Underground Railroad founder Tim Ballard, highlighting the realities of the child sex-trafficking trade. The movie was released on July 4 and stars actor Jim Caviezel, who portrayed Jesus in “The Passion of the Christ,” and is receiving both…

Prevention Cohort LIVE Ep 5: Groomed short film by Travis Plunkett
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Prevention Cohort LIVE Ep 5: Groomed short film by Travis Plunkett

ByBilly Joe Cain

https://youtu.be/_4lamxNDeC4 Welcome to the Prevention Cohort LIVE stream, sponsored by PBJ Learning Today, we spend a couple of minutes catching up on what’s happening and then we do a watchalong of a short film called GROOMED, by Travis Plunkett.  If you’d like to watch the film BEFORE I start talking, here’s the place to do…

The box office success of ‘Sound of Freedom’ — an action film about child trafficking — really shouldn’t be a big surprise
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The box office success of ‘Sound of Freedom’ — an action film about child trafficking — really shouldn’t be a big surprise

ByEyes on Trafficking News

“Sound of Freedom” is a box-office hit, taking in $90 million since opening July 4. The movie is a huge success for an indie — and there’s clearly a market for this kind of content. “God’s children are not for sale,” says the hero of the movie “Sound of Freedom,” the box office hit about…

Is Jim Caviezel’s Sound of Freedom based on a true story? Explained
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Is Jim Caviezel’s Sound of Freedom based on a true story? Explained

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Sound of Freedom, the independent film starring Jim Caviezel as former federal agent Tim Ballard, has enjoyed considerable success since its premiere on Independence Day. Drawing in crowds to theatres nationwide, the film spotlights Ballard’s transition from law enforcement to anti-child trafficking activist. In its initial week, the film remarkably earned over $45 million, according…

The Dark Side of ‘Sharenting’
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The Dark Side of ‘Sharenting’

ByBilly Joe Cain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SofNlskgZak What is SHARENTING? Sharenting is the practice of parents publicizing sensitive content about their children on internet platforms. While the term was coined as recently as 2010, sharenting has become an international phenomenon with widespread presence in the United States, Spain, France, and the United Kingdom. Here’s a link to a resource you could…

Pitufo’s Angels Receives License For Interactive Virtual Reality Training
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Pitufo’s Angels Receives License For Interactive Virtual Reality Training

ByBilly Joe Cain

Florida Anti-Trafficking Organization Joins Forces with Radical Empathy to Help their Communities to Experience Human Trafficking Education in Interactive Virtual Reality By: Radical Empathy Education Foundation MIAMI, Florida – May, 2023 – “Requesting printed material to raise awareness in Miami,” read the subject line of the Google group email. Andres Ricardo Medellin Diaz was reaching…

Into The Light Licenses Interactive Virtual Reality Training
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Into The Light Licenses Interactive Virtual Reality Training

ByBilly Joe Cain

Arkansas Anti-Trafficking Organization Joins Forces with Radical Empathy to Allow their Communities to Experience Human Trafficking Education in Interactive Virtual Reality By: Radical Empathy Education Foundation Arkansas – December, 2022 – Gretchen Smeltzer knew that her community would be able to connect with the young girl she has just spent 20 minutes with in a…

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

ByBilly Joe Cain

https://youtu.be/lUtDdLkch7s EDITOR’S NOTE: We were asked to remove the video due to a personal concern and we completely support that. We’re sorry for the content removal, but personal comfort is far too important!  Welcome to the Prevention Cohort LIVE stream, sponsored by PBJ Learning Today, we welcome one of our licensees and Dr. David Deeds…

Prevention Cohort LIVE Meetings, sponsored by PBJ Learning (Episodes 1-4)
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Prevention Cohort LIVE Meetings, sponsored by PBJ Learning (Episodes 1-4)

ByBilly Joe Cain

Join us! Radical Empathy welcomes all licensees and future licensees to join us at our weekly “Prevention Cohort,” where we discuss how to get the most out of training with the VR product, TRAPPED: A VR Detective Story. We get together every Thursday to discuss how others are using our tools. Come join us by…

REVIEW: PACT College Training Program online course from SACTEDU.ORG
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REVIEW: PACT College Training Program online course from SACTEDU.ORG

ByBilly Joe Cain

Summary Cost: Free.  Assessment-based Certificate: Yes. You must pass a reasonable test to earn the certificate.  Interactivity: The course proceeds from start to finish through videos that ask you to keep keep track of your thoughts and answers on a piece of paper, keeping you engaged with a physical object during the course. I found…