Stop Human Trafficking Coalition of Central Missouri

Mark your calendar for a FREE event called 'Human Trafficking 101: Stealing Freedom for Profit' happening this Saturday in Jefferson City! Today's guest, NANETTE WARD, hopes you'll come away from this three-hour seminar with "a good understanding about human trafficking." Sponsored by Stop Human Trafficking Coalition of Central Missouri. October 23, 2023

"Now is a good time to start thinking about planning for next year." That's one takeaway from our conversation with Community Garden Coalition treasurer BILL McKELVEY. He says to use these off-months to work with CGC and to find neighbors who might want to work together in sustaining a working garden next spring. Also, NANETTE WARD, Stop Human Trafficking Coalition of Central Missouri, invites everyone to take part in a worldwide (no, really) event called Walk for Freedom next month at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia! Registration is free. (3:55) September 7, 2023

Now in their 16th year, Stop Human Trafficking Coalition of Central Missouri is still going strong, having helped "hundreds" of people get away from trafficking of all kinds. Longtime volunteer NANETTE WARD is here to tell us about some of the more recent cases from right here in central Missouri, a few of the warning signs to be on the lookout for, and ways we can all get involved. July 12, 2023

Since 2008, survivors of human trafficking wouldn't be where they are today without the ongoing efforts of organizations like Stop Human Trafficking Coalition of Central Missouri. CMSHTC outreach co-chair APRIL ROTHWEILER invites everyone to a free what-to-look-for-and-what-to-do-about-it training seminar next Monday at the Columbia Public Library. January 18, 2023

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On Friday, we talked about it from a gun-related perspective (with Moms Demand Action), today we're talking about it from a human trafficking perspective with NANETTE WARD from Stop Human Trafficking Coalition of Central Missouri. 'Human Trafficking 101' is a free training seminar being offered next month that will "help you learn about human trafficking whether you're a teacher, parent, pastor or just a concerned citizen." October 17, 2022

There's an election coming up next month, and the League of Women Voters Columbia-Boone County want you to be prepared! To help get you there, MARILYN McLEOD tells us about a candidate forum for the contested races happening next week in-person and online. Also, sex trafficking survivor APRIL DeTIENNE tells us her story and invites everyone to a free community awareness event tomorrow evening in Fulton called 'Hugs Not Drugs', sponsored by Stop Human Trafficking Coalition of Central Missouri. Additional guest: NANETTE WARD (3:00) July 8, 2022

Stop Human Trafficking Coalition of Central Missouri board member NANETTE WARD is taking a moment to remember her program's humble beginnings back in 2008, and how they got their start on Radio Friends a year later. Over the years, the name has changed a bit but their mission remains the same! Also, League of Women Voters Columbia-Boone County chapter president MARILYN McLEOD encourages everyone to attend next Tuesday's virtual 'Lunch and Learn' program. The focus this time will be on the effects of social media use on youth mental health. (4:56) May 5, 2022

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Today's guest, RICHELLE DOUGLAS, invites everyone to three upcoming events (the first being TONIGHT!) that aim to educate and raise awareness about this ongoing problem in our community. January 6, 2022

Mom of two and CMSHTC board member, RICHELLE DOUGLAS, has some advice for fellow parents of young children who own their own phone: be proactive in fostering a dialogue with your child, because when (keyword: when) they make a mistake online, they'll know they can come to you without feeling "shame." Also, help out the Coalition by attending a fundraiser next month in Columbia. NANETTE WARD has details. September 22, 2021

There are many forms of labor trafficking, from something as simple as babysitting (yes, babysitting) to selling goods door-to-door, and it can happen to anyone at any age. Stop Human Trafficking Coalition of Central Missouri's NANETTE WARD tells us how to spot the signs of force, fraud and coercion. June 11, 2021