"Understanding Human Trafficking: What Parents Need to Know | Ransomed Life Interview"

Join Dale Adams and Ron Cisneros on Ceasefire as they sit down with Susan Burkholder from Ransomed Life to discuss the critical issue of child sex trafficking and exploitation in our communities. This eye-opening conversation reveals the realities of human trafficking that every parent, grandparent, and caregiver needs to understand.

Key Topics Covered:
What human trafficking really looks like (it's not what you see in movies)
Why most victims aren't kidnapped - they're groomed online
The shocking truth: 50% of victims are boys
Financial sextortion targeting affluent families
How to have difficult but necessary conversations with your kids
Prevention education resources available for free

About Ransomed Life:

Ransomed Life provides prevention education and survivor support services in Texas. They offer free training programs including:

Mouse Traps (grades 3-5)

Lures and Lies (middle/high school)

Growing Up in a Digital World (for parents)

Upcoming Event:

January 27th, 5:30-7:00 PM

Boerne High School Auditorium

Free community education event - no registration required

Timeline:

0:00 - Introduction & Guest Welcome

0:36 - Susan's Background: 30 Years in Healthcare

1:17 - How Susan Got Involved in Fighting Human Trafficking

3:01 - Defining Human Trafficking: Federal Law & Misconceptions

4:34 - The Myth of Stranger Danger

5:50 - Why Kidnapping Isn't the Real Threat

6:10 - The Reality: Exploitation Happens at Home & Online

7:13 - The Role of Education in Prevention

7:33 - How Kids Fall Into "Sexual Rabbit Holes"

8:42 - Why Minors Can't Consent

9:20 - The Importance of Uncomfortable Conversations

10:18 - About Ransomed Life Organization

11:06 - Prevention Programs: Mouse Traps, Lures & Lies

11:46 - Training for Parents, Schools & Medical Professionals

12:31 - Working with Survivors: Counseling & Mentoring

13:37 - Website Resources & Free On-Demand Presentations

14:45 - Homework Assignment Idea for Schools

15:43 - Upcoming January 27th Event Details

16:30 - Event Format: Presentation & Panel Discussion

17:17 - Why Grandparents Should Attend Too

18:00 - Grandson Story: "I Could Give Your Presentation"

19:33 - Grandparents' Unique Role in These Conversations

20:40 - SHOCKING STAT: 50% of Victims Are Boys

21:30 - Boys Face More Heinous Crimes

22:10 - Financial Sextortion Targeting Affluent Families

23:10 - The Tragic Story of Walker Montgomery

24:30 - Why His Father Wishes He'd Known Sooner

25:45 - Book Recommendation: The Black Count

26:30 - How to Request a Speaker

26:41 - Final Event Reminder & Closing

Website: ransomedlifetexas.org

Free on-demand presentations available

Original Air Date: January 16th at 10:30AM CST as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

Contact:
ceasefireboerne@gmail.com 
https://www.theboernebookshop.com/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561356682575 

"Understanding Human Trafficking: What Parents Need to Know | Ransomed Life Interview"
Join Dale Adams and Ron Cisneros on Ceasefire as they sit down with Susan Burkholder from Ransomed Life to discuss the critical issue of child sex trafficking and exploitation in our communities. This eye-opening conversation reveals the realities of human trafficking that every parent, grandparent, and caregiver needs to understand.
Key Topics Covered:
<ul>
<li>What human trafficking really looks like (it's not what you see in movies)</li>
<li>Why most victims aren't kidnapped - they're groomed online</li>
<li>The shocking truth: 50% of victims are boys</li>
<li>Financial sextortion targeting affluent families</li>
<li>How to have difficult but necessary conversations with your kids</li>
<li>Prevention education resources available for free</li>
</ul>
About Ransomed Life:
Ransomed Life provides prevention education and survivor support services in Texas. They offer free training programs including:
Mouse Traps (grades 3-5)
Lures and Lies (middle/high school)
Growing Up in a Digital World (for parents)
Upcoming Event:
January 27th, 5:30-7:00 PM
Boerne High School Auditorium
Free community education event - no registration required
Timeline:
0:00 - Introduction &amp; Guest Welcome
0:36 - Susan's Background: 30 Years in Healthcare
1:17 - How Susan Got Involved in Fighting Human Trafficking
3:01 - Defining Human Trafficking: Federal Law &amp; Misconceptions
4:34 - The Myth of Stranger Danger
5:50 - Why Kidnapping Isn't the Real Threat
6:10 - The Reality: Exploitation Happens at Home &amp; Online
7:13 - The Role of Education in Prevention
7:33 - How Kids Fall Into "Sexual Rabbit Holes"
8:42 - Why Minors Can't Consent
9:20 - The Importance of Uncomfortable Conversations
10:18 - About Ransomed Life Organization
11:06 - Prevention Programs: Mouse Traps, Lures &amp; Lies
11:46 - Training for Parents, Schools &amp; Medical Professionals
12:31 - Working with Survivors: Counseling &amp; Mentoring
13:37 - Website Resources &amp; Free On-Demand Presentations
14:45 - Homework Assignment Idea for Schools
15:43 - Upcoming January 27th Event Details
16:30 - Event Format: Presentation &amp; Panel Discussion
17:17 - Why Grandparents Should Attend Too
18:00 - Grandson Story: "I Could Give Your Presentation"
19:33 - Grandparents' Unique Role in These Conversations
20:40 - SHOCKING STAT: 50% of Victims Are Boys
21:30 - Boys Face More Heinous Crimes
22:10 - Financial Sextortion Targeting Affluent Families
23:10 - The Tragic Story of Walker Montgomery
24:30 - Why His Father Wishes He'd Known Sooner
25:45 - Book Recommendation: The Black Count
26:30 - How to Request a Speaker
26:41 - Final Event Reminder &amp; Closing
Website: ransomedlifetexas.org
Free on-demand presentations available
Original Air Date: January 16th at 10:30AM CST as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM
Contact:
<ul>
<li><a href="mailto:ceasefireboerne@gmail.com">ceasefireboerne@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.theboernebookshop.com/">https://www.theboernebookshop.com/</a></li>
</ul>
Facebook: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561356682575">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561356682575</a>&nbsp;

Ceasefire with Dale Adams and Ron Cisneros

Creating better conversations between citizens and our government, and how you be can be involved in Boerne!

As heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM every Saturday at 10:30AM.

Ceasefire with Dale Adams and Ron Cisneros
Creating better conversations between citizens and our government, and how you be can be involved in Boerne!
As heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM every Saturday at 10:30AM.