E181: Helping Chicago’s Girls Escape Human Trafficking

Most people think human trafficking looks like the movie Taken.

Dr. Kisha Roberts-Tabb says it’s often much closer to home.

In this episode of Find Your Cause, host Joseph Smalzer talks with Dr. Kisha, community psychologist, founder of the Social Butterflies Foundation, and creator of Girls Night Out Chicago, about what trafficking really looks like in our neighborhoods, why victims rarely see themselves as victims, and how community collaboration can truly save lives.

They discuss:

• How homelessness and survival often lead to exploitation

• Why economic empowerment is the key to prevention

• How trauma-informed care rebuilds trust and hope

• What families and communities can do to make a difference

Listen and learn from one woman’s mission to bring healing, empowerment, and long-term change to Chicago.

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Timestamps / Chapters

00:00  Introduction and Joseph’s welcome

00:49  What drives Dr. Kisha’s mission

01:29  Early experiences in juvenile court

03:58  Seeing the link between justice and trafficking

05:27  Creating Girls Night Out to reach survivors

07:55  Expanding impact across Chicago

10:45  What trafficking really means

13:08  Why victims don’t recognize exploitation

15:15  Building trust before intervention

19:40  How collaboration saves lives

21:51  Long-term solutions through education and work

35:10  Key hotlines and community resources

44:11  Rethinking blame and promoting compassion

45:35  Staying committed to the cause

46:09  Closing message and call to action

Presented by Greater Than Zero Percent and Fluent Radio