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Mark Alford's Capitol Recap
From Washington D.C. to the Heart of America, Congressman Mark Alford takes you behind the scenes in D.C., Capitol Hill, and in the District, for an inside look at what's happening in Washington and giving Missouri a way to hear from the influential people he has the privilege and honor of working with to help shape our great nation.
Congressman Mark Alford has a deep passion for storytelling. With more than 35 years in media, crafting messages and communicating stories to the public, he now uses his talents in Washington, D.C., where he crosses paths with some of the most interesting people in the world. Using this platform as a megaphone to share those incredible stories, to ignite passion and spirit once again in America—that's what this podcast is all about.
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Mark Alford's Capitol Recap
E52: Katie Fetzer, Founder & Executive Director of Empower the Fight
(00:00) Introduction
(01:23) What Got Katie Involved in Fighting for Children?
(02:53) How Does a Child Become Trafficked?
(04:52) How and Why Does a Person Turn into a Human Trafficker?
(06:30) Average Age of Victims
(07:36) Drug Trafficking and Human Trafficking
(09:02) 7 Stages of Grooming
(11:57) How Is Human Trafficking Hidden?
(14:17) What Signs Should People Look For?
(17:45) Opening Your Eyes and Trusting Your Gut
Empower The Fight’s Story
Empower The Fight was launched by a group of professional Kansas City moms who had witnessed severe child exploitation and sex abuse in various areas of their professions and lives. So, they were concerned about the significant gaps in services to at-risk and endangered children and were shocked by the general public’s lack of knowledge of the scale of the problem.
Find out more information here: https://empowerthefight.org/
Date Recorded: July 31st, 2024
Location: Raymore, MO | District Office Headquarters
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