Coffee & Heartdance: Taking Hope to the Strip Clubs (Ep. 22)

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Dotti Groover - Skipper, founder of HeartDance Foundation, shares her journey in the fight against human trafficking and her work in strip clubs to support women trapped in the sex industry in Tampa Bay, FL. She emphasizes the importance of seeing the vulnerabilities and needs of survivors and the significance of building relationships and providing support. Dotti also discusses the role of the business community, the impact of major events on human trafficking, and the need for policy changes to protect children online. She encourages individuals to get involved by supporting local anti-trafficking organizations and learning about the signs of exploitation. She emphasizes the need to educate oneself, raise awareness, and support local authorities. The conversation also highlights the impact of organizations like HeartDance and the ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking.
Takeaways
- Recognize the vulnerabilities and needs of survivors of human trafficking.
- Build relationships and provide support to individuals trapped in the sex industry.
- Engage the business community in anti-trafficking efforts and advocate for policy changes to protect children online.
- Support local anti-trafficking organizations and learn about the signs of exploitation. Educate yourself about human trafficking and its signs.
- Raise awareness and support local authorities.
- Organizations like HeartDance play a crucial role in combating human trafficking.
- Donations and support from individuals and businesses can make a significant impact.
Order Coffee = https://threetreecoffee.com/collections/coffees
HeartDance Foundation = https://www.heartdancefoundation.org/
Dotti Groover-Skipper = https://www.linkedin.com/in/dotti-groover-skipper-8188013