Matt Cooper joins Tim today as they dive deeper into the mind space of an undercover operator. We intentionally go to the darkest corners of the globe to rescue children from trafficking. They are the places no one else would go but a lot of what our operators see are things that no one should ever have to witness, let alone experience. 

Tim reflects back on his experiences when he was first sent to undercover school, something he never sought to do. There isn’t anything inherent in police officers that makes them good undercover operators. They must be trained to respond quickly and do whatever it takes to really play the role and dig into a trafficking ring. Tim and Matt share how that can really mess with a person. 

Going undercover is a massive responsibility to take on board, and it also takes a huge mental and emotional toll on our operators. Matt and Tim talk about how they both deal with the after-effects of an operation and why coming home to their families is often a brutal reminder of everything they have just witnessed. 

O.U.R. has rescued hundreds of kids in Haiti, most of whom were made victims by the horrific earthquake in 2010. Tim tells the story of a little girl who was forced into trafficking after losing her family. She never believed that anyone would come to her rescue but exactly 8 years later, we walked through that door and brought hope where there was no hope. 

This work is never done and Operation Underground Railroad needs your help to rescue as many children as possible. To help us carry out more operations, please head to ourrescue.org/give-now and thanks for listening.



In The Trenches Podcast:

- Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/in-the-trenches/id1682836532

- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0b7lKGYKVG192vcRE88mwp

- Website: https://www.ourrescue.org/podcast



Shop the O.U.R. merch worn in this episode:

- Tim and Matt's Snapback Cap: https://store.ourrescue.org/products/our-rescue-snapback

- Tim's T-shirt: https://store.ourrescue.org/products/the-hidden-war-tee

- Matt's T-shirt: https://store.ourrescue.org/products/freedomflaggreentee



Want to get more involved with Operation Underground Railroad?

- Website: https://www.ourrescue.org/

- Donate: https://www.ourrescue.org/give-now

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourrescue/

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourrescue

- Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/ourrescue

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/operation-underground-railroad/

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ourrescue



Please note that while we strive to present accurate and up-to-date information, we may occasionally make errors or present facts that are not entirely precise. We encourage our listeners to do their own research and fact-checking, and we cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies.



#colombia #children #abuse #humantraffickingstories #undergroundrailroad #podcast #awareness #ourrescue #timballard

Matt Cooper joins Tim today as they dive deeper into the mind space of an undercover operator. We intentionally go to the darkest corners of the globe to rescue children from trafficking. They are the places no one else would go but a lot of what our operators see are things that no one should ever have to witness, let alone experience. 
Tim reflects back on his experiences when he was first sent to undercover school, something he never sought to do. There isn’t anything inherent in police officers that makes them good undercover operators. They must be trained to respond quickly and do whatever it takes to really play the role and dig into a trafficking ring. Tim and Matt share how that can really mess with a person. 
Going undercover is a massive responsibility to take on board, and it also takes a huge mental and emotional toll on our operators. Matt and Tim talk about how they both deal with the after-effects of an operation and why coming home to their families is often a brutal reminder of everything they have just witnessed. 
O.U.R. has rescued hundreds of kids in Haiti, most of whom were made victims by the horrific earthquake in 2010. Tim tells the story of a little girl who was forced into trafficking after losing her family. She never believed that anyone would come to her rescue but exactly 8 years later, we walked through that door and brought hope where there was no hope. 
This work is never done and Operation Underground Railroad needs your help to rescue as many children as possible. To help us carry out more operations, please head to ourrescue.org/give-now and thanks for listening.
 
In The Trenches Podcast:
- Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/in-the-trenches/id1682836532
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0b7lKGYKVG192vcRE88mwp
- Website: https://www.ourrescue.org/podcast
 
Shop the O.U.R. merch worn in this episode:
- Tim and Matt's Snapback Cap: https://store.ourrescue.org/products/our-rescue-snapback
- Tim's T-shirt: https://store.ourrescue.org/products/the-hidden-war-tee
- Matt's T-shirt: https://store.ourrescue.org/products/freedomflaggreentee
 
Want to get more involved with Operation Underground Railroad?
- Website: https://www.ourrescue.org/
- Donate: https://www.ourrescue.org/give-now
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourrescue/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourrescue
- Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/ourrescue
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/operation-underground-railroad/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ourrescue
 
Please note that while we strive to present accurate and up-to-date information, we may occasionally make errors or present facts that are not entirely precise. We encourage our listeners to do their own research and fact-checking, and we cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies.
 
#colombia #children #abuse #humantraffickingstories #undergroundrailroad #podcast #awareness #ourrescue #timballard

In The Trenches tells the stories of Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.): an organization dedicated to rescuing victims of human trafficking and exploitation worldwide. O.U.R. works with national and international governments to provide cutting-edge forensic tools and training, develop intel, go undercover, carry out rescue efforts, and conduct aftercare for the survivors of human trafficking.

O.U.R. Founder and CEO, and In The Trenches host Tim Ballard will explore these operations with special guests who are taking bold action in the fight to end human trafficking and exploitation. From undercover operators and aftercare specialists to survivors and advocates, these fighters will share behind-the-scenes accounts from around the world.

O.U.R. exists to shine a light worldwide on the global issue of human trafficking and exploitation. From O.U.R.’s inception in 2013 to now, O.U.R. has assisted in the arrest of thousands of predators, and in the rescue of thousands of brave survivors who are now on the path to healing. We will not stop until zero humans are sold or exploited.

The stories told in In The Trenches are a strong weapon in this war against modern-day slavery and human trafficking.To help support O.U.R. and rescue and care for more children, please head to https://www.ourrescue.org/give-now and thanks for listening.

In The Trenches tells the stories of Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.): an organization dedicated to rescuing victims of human trafficking and exploitation worldwide. O.U.R. works with national and international governments to provide cutting-edge forensic tools and training, develop intel, go undercover, carry out rescue efforts, and conduct aftercare for the survivors of human trafficking.
O.U.R. Founder and CEO, and In The Trenches host Tim Ballard will explore these operations with special guests who are taking bold action in the fight to end human trafficking and exploitation. From undercover operators and aftercare specialists to survivors and advocates, these fighters will share behind-the-scenes accounts from around the world.
O.U.R. exists to shine a light worldwide on the global issue of human trafficking and exploitation. From O.U.R.’s inception in 2013 to now, O.U.R. has assisted in the arrest of thousands of predators, and in the rescue of thousands of brave survivors who are now on the path to healing. We will not stop until zero humans are sold or exploited.
The stories told in In The Trenches are a strong weapon in this war against modern-day slavery and human trafficking.To help support O.U.R. and rescue and care for more children, please head to <a href="https://www.ourrescue.org/give-now" data-stringify-link="https://www.ourrescue.org/give-now" data-sk="tooltip_parent">https://www.ourrescue.org/give-now</a> and thanks for listening.

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