Time with Tim Fletcher

The Truth About Human Trafficking in Canada, with Katelyn Campbell of The Joy Smith Foundation | Ep. 25

Time with Tim Fletcher

Show Notes

Human trafficking often hides in plain sight. In this conversation, Katelyn Campbell from the Joy Smith Foundation shares how emotional pain, shame, and the longing for love can make people vulnerable to manipulation and exploitation. With Tim and Andy, she explores how traffickers use trust and affection to control, what warning signs to look for, and how awareness and compassion can help protect others and bring hope to those healing from it.

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00:00 – Katelyn’s Story: From a Good Childhood to Hidden Wounds 13:00 – Emotional Abuse and Vulnerability 44:00 – Understanding Human Trafficking 57:00 – Warning Signs and Prevention 1:27:00 – Healing, Hope, and Taking Action

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