Nicole Schiff and Jazmin Vasquez
Recorded
January 30, 2023
Archived
January 30, 2023
40:45 minutes
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Id:
mby022420
Description
Friends and colleagues Nicole Schiff (34) and Jazmin Vasquez (33) share a conversation about the myths and misconceptions of human trafficking. They also discuss labor trafficking, online exploitation of youth, and the differences between smuggling and trafficking.Subject Log / Time Code
J and N talk about myths they would like to debunk regarding human trafficking. J says that both men and women can be victims of human trafficking and that "anyone who has a vulnerability can fall victim to traffickers."
N talks about sextortion, and N talks about labor trafficking.
N talks about labor rights and the possibility of people being taken advantage of.
J talks about victims not seeing themselves as victims and about grooming.
N addresses the differences between trafficking and smuggling. She acknowledges the possibility of confusion within the El Paso community and talks about the difficulties that that confusion poses.
J talks about a global myth related to human trafficking. N talks about the fear people have and also talks about the shift in online exploitation.
N talks about not shaming or blaming youth for their involvement in trafficking. She also talks about the access to technology that youth have and the advantage that predators have.
J talks about youth development and recalls youth she has worked with. J talks about the importance of building healthy relationships and communication.
N talks about teaching youth sooner about sex education.
N talks about a misconception related to the criminalization of victims. J talks about the small percentage of women who choose to be in sex work versus the large percentage of women who don't choose it.
N talks about reducing youth suicide. J talks about this being a public health issue.
J and N talk about how important the topic of human trafficking is.
Participants
- Nicole Schiff
- Jazmin Vasquez