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