In our latest episode, host Eric Scovill revisits an impactful conversation with Chuck Day from International Justice Mission (IJM). Prompted by a personal experience at an airport where Eric suspected a child was being trafficked, this episode serves as a wake-up call to the horrific realities of human trafficking. Listen in as we unravel the disturbing intricacies of trafficking operations and the unimaginable abuse victims face. This episode is not just informative, but equips you with knowledge about IJM's effective model, preparing you to recognize signs of trafficking and potentially save a life. Here are some topics from today’s discussion: Eric’s recent experience of witnessing a potential sex trafficking at airport What is planned giving? About IJM and its mission The Rwandan genocide How slavery evolved into modern-day slavery The devastating reality of human trafficking Online Sexual Exploitation of Children (OSEC): How it works   Episode Highlights: [10:30] What is Planned Giving? Giving appreciated stock, real estate, and IRA assets can offer significant tax and financial benefits. As a stewardship advisor, Chuck’s job is to guide families in making effective charitable contributions by assessing their goals and assets. He determines the optimal asset to donate, timing, and arrangement for maximum benefits to all parties involved. [11:38] A Mission to Combat Human Trafficking and Protect the Poor The International Justice Mission is a human rights nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, DC, originally established in 1997. Their mission is to protect the world's poor people from violent crime, as they are by far the largest victims of violent crime of any group in the world. IJM operates worldwide in various forms, but its primary focus is tackling human trafficking and slavery, an issue that many remain unaware of despite its massive scale. It is IJM's most notable area of work, and they strive to combat these atrocities targeted toward the vulnerable and oppressed. [17:32] How Slavery Evolved Into Modern-Day Slavery High school taught us that slavery ended in the Civil War, but that's only partly true. Slavery has taken on new forms such as sex trafficking and labor trafficking, affecting more people than ever before. Only 2 billion of the 7 billion people on earth are protected under the law. What happens to the remaining 5 billion? [19:57] The Devastating Reality of Sex Trafficking: How It Happens and How We Can Stop It Sex trafficking amounts to a $150 billion industry worldwide. Children are often tricked into this trade after being offered job opportunities by representatives. They remain trapped until someone rescues them. Online sexual exploitation of children (OSEC) is a new form of trafficking that occurs primarily in the Philippines. Here, perpetrators use streaming services to direct children in front of webcams, typing in the sex acts they want the child to perform. Sadly, the only circumstance in which relatives knowingly engage their children in sex trafficking is through OSEC. The International Justice Mission (IJM) focuses on ending this egregious crime before it spreads to other parts of the world. To that end, IJM and the US Government work together to stop the crime in its tracks. Learn more about the devastating reality of sex trafficking and how we can put an end to it. Resources: https://legacy.ijm.org/   The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer