Invading the Darkness: Stories from the Fight against Child Sex Trafficking
By Shared Hope International
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Description
Welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking in the United States. This podcast features Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International, sharing stories from her 23 years of fighting the battle of domestic minor sex trafficking.
In 2025, "Invading the Darkness" will introduce a video element to its podcast, featuring hosts Yvonne and Kim, who are survivors of sex trafficking and advocates for the Just Like Me campaign.
Yvonne and Kim will share their life experiences, insights, and narratives from other survivors.
Our desire is that each episode will help you better understand the importance of fighting child sexual exploitation in the United States.
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Mik & Yvonne: Carrying the Conversation Forward S5E12
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Crystal & Tiffany: H.O.P.E. — Hold On, Pain Ends S5E11
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Jasmine & Marianne: We Are More Than Survivors S5E10
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Russell & Pema: We Aren’t Perfect, and That’s Okay S5E9
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Jamie & Lisa: Healing Through Community S5E8
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Heather & June: Find It, Don’t Fix It — Growing into Safe Spaces S5E7
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Connie & Telisia: Passing the Baton — Wisdom for New Seasons S5E6
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Bob & John-Michael: Add Boys to the Narrative — It Happens to Us Too S5E5
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Brandi & Jarrett: Reclaiming Hope After Incarceration S5E4
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Angie & Kathy: Kinship- Unbreakable Bonds with Survivor Siblings S5E3
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Still Hope Movie (Exclusive Interview): Freedom is Just the Beginning S5E2
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Marian & Yvonne: Leaving a Legacy S5E1
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Pt 2. The Brain Remembers: Stephanie on Trauma, Healing, and Hope S4E14
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Pt. 1 The Brain Remembers: Stephanie on Trauma, Healing, and Hope S4E13
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Anne's Advocacy: Working with Indigenous Populations using Culturally Competent Community Resources S4E12
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Sequoia’s Story: From Misjudged to Empowered — A Fight for Justice and the Power of Being Seen S4E11
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Pt. 2 Courtney & Brent: The Trauma of Victimization, Criminalization, and the Road to Justice S4E10
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Pt. 1 Courtney & Brent: The Trauma of Victimization, Criminalization, and the Road to Justice S4E9
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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When Joy Feels Unsafe: Ashley's Story of Trauma, Healing, and the Power of Aftercare S4E8
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Breaking the Cycle: Barb's Story of Survivor-Led Healing and the Path to Justice S4E7
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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The Second Chance: Lindsay’s Journey from Exploitation to Advocacy S4E6
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Liz's Story: Healing Through Art and Humanizing Restoration S4E5
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Bethany: Addressing the Importance of Community-based Responses S4E3
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Alia’s Story: From Exploitation to Empowerment S4E2
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Raising Awareness, Restoring Hope: Rita’s Fight for Her Community
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Still Demanding Justice: A Retrospective on Shared Hope Ending Demand
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May 13, 2025 |
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Season 3 Wrap Up - S3E13
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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For the Victims Left Behind - Tiffany Pt.2 S3E12
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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For the Victims Left Behind - Tiffany Pt.1 S3E11
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Compassion Over Criminalization - Amber S3E10
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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From Silence to Strength: A Survivor’s Journey John-Michael part 2 S3E9
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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From Silence to Strength: A Survivor’s Journey John-Michael part 1 S3E8
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Breaking the Silence on Familial Trafficking - Odessa S3E7
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Breaking the Stigma A Survivor’s Story of Strength and Support-Michell S3E6
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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When Sex Trafficking Victims Face Unjust Prosecution - Kim S3E5
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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Robert part 2 S3E4
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Robert part 1 S3E2
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Yvonne S3E1
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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Coming January 2025-The NEW Invading the Darkness podcast
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Dec 21, 2024 |
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Invading the Darkness Video Podcast
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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Season 2 Episode 12
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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Season 2 Episode 11 What Does Rescue Look Like part 2
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Dec 16, 2021 |
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Season 2 Episode 10 What Does Rescue Look Like
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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Season 2 Episode 9 Junger Case
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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Season 2 Episode 8 Demanding Justice
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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Season 2 Episode 7 To Hell and Back Part 3 of 3
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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Season 2 Episode 6 To Hell and Back, Part 2 of 3
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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Season 2 Episode 5 To Hell and Back, Part 1 of 3
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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Season 2 Episode 4 Renting Lacy
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Oct 27, 2021 |
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Season 2 Episode 3 The Victim isn't the Criminal
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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Season 2 Episode 2 Your Children are Chosen
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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Season 2 Episode 1 Have you Ever Paid For Sex?
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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Season 1 Episode 11 Yvonnes Story
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Aug 31, 2021 |
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Season 1 Episode 10 Our Children Lack Justice
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Aug 24, 2021 |
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Season 1 Episode 9 Demand creates the market
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Aug 17, 2021 |
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Season 1 Episode 8 Restoration is Rescue
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Aug 10, 2021 |
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Season 1 Episode 7 What About the Boys?
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Aug 03, 2021 |
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Season 1 Episode 6 Molding New Perspectives
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Jul 27, 2021 |
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Season 1 Episode 5 Daisy and the Chicago Case
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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Season 1 Episode 4 The Kansas Case
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Jul 13, 2021 |
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Season 1 Episode 3 Culture, Language, and the Law
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Jul 06, 2021 |
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Season 1 Episode 2 In the Beginning
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Jun 29, 2021 |
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Season 1 Episode 1 Getting the Language Right
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Jun 21, 2021 |