In Part 2 of Courtney’s story, Yvonne and Kim continue the conversation with a deeper look at what happens after the system fails survivors. Courtney’s mother still lives with the weight of a criminal record—one that never should’ve existed. This episode dives into the importance of vacatur laws, trauma-informed legal reform, and community-based support for survivors working to rebuild their lives. This is the fight for justice that truly restores. And it’s a fight we can’t afford to ignore. Tune in to hear how real change starts with listening to survivors and clearing the path forward. invadingthedarkness.org #Survivors #TraumaInformed #Justice #SharedHope #EndTrafficking #Awareness (fb)

AI vs. Sex Trafficking: The Game-Changer You Need to See What if ordinary citizens could stop predators before a child is ever harmed? Meet Gracie—the award-winning AI chatbot that's already intercepted predators online, disrupting tens of thousands of trafficking transactions before they happen. At JuST Conference 2025, hear from the powerhouse team revolutionizing prevention through AI + citizen advocacy: Peter Hauge | Street Grace Principal Software Engineer Microsoft "Hack for Good" leader who built the Transaction Intercept platform empowering nonprofits with cutting-edge tech Detective Michael Russo | Chandler PD / FBI Task Force 26 years on the force, 23 fighting trafficking. Led undercover ops nationwide + trained countless officers and advocates Nick Lembo | Executive Director, Street Grace Arizona Emeritus Board Member of Shared Hope International | Oversees Street Grace Just Men Arizona | Has personally confronted hundreds of sex buyers through man-to-man conversations They'll reveal how: ✅ AI runs 24/7 identifying and confronting commercial sex buyers ✅ Trained civilian volunteers shatter the lies predators believe ✅ Law enforcement gets real-time intel at ZERO cost ✅ Buyers connect with therapy resources to break destructive cycles This isn't just about technology—it's about ordinary people taking extraordinary action. "Civilian Groups Leveraging the Power of AI to Deter Sexual Predators Online" 📅 Tuesday, Oct 14 | 3:30-5:00 PM | Prevention Track 📍 Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate 🎟️ Seats filling fast → Register NOW: https://scurrystreet.swoogo.com/justtrainingconference2025/7603620 Every registration = one step closer to a world where predators can't hide. #JuSTConference #AIvsTrafficking #EndDemand #StreetGrace #ProtectChildren #PreventionTech (fb)