Defending the Right to Pursue Happiness: Ending Human Trafficking

💪Defending the right to pursue happiness is vital, and everyone should work towards ending human trafficking.

🚫The dark web, originally created for positive purposes, is being used for criminal activities and needs to be addressed.

🛡️Technological tools like Spotlight and Solace are effective in combatting human trafficking and need financial support.

🤝Private-public partnerships are crucial in the fight against human trafficking.

👶The foster care system plays a significant role in the pipeline of victims and needs support and reform.

What is the speaker's role in fighting human trafficking?

—The speaker is the chairman and co-founder of Thorn, an organization that builds software to combat human trafficking and the sexual exploitation of children.

How effective are the technological tools developed by Thorn?

—The tools, like Spotlight and Solace, have been successful in reducing investigation time, identifying trafficking victims, and fighting against child exploitation.

What is the significance of private-public partnerships?

—Private-public partnerships, like the one with the McCain Institution and various private companies, are vital in providing support, resources, and expertise to combat human trafficking.

Why is it important to differentiate between sex trafficking and labor trafficking?

—Although both are forms of slavery, different approaches and legislation are required to combat each type effectively.

What is the role of the foster care system in human trafficking?

—The foster care system exposes vulnerable children to a higher risk of sexual abuse and exploitation, making it a breeding ground for trafficking. Addressing the issues in the system is crucial in preventing trafficking.

00:10The speaker expresses gratitude for the opportunity to discuss the importance of defending the right to pursue happiness and leveraging their work to benefit the nation.

01:58The speaker highlights the bipartisan agreement on the issue of slavery and commends the committee's leadership.

04:20The speaker talks about their role as the chairman and co-founder of Thorn, an organization that builds software to combat human trafficking and the sexual exploitation of children.

07:55The speaker shares their experiences in witnessing the horrors of child exploitation and the urgent need to defend the right to pursue happiness.

12:30The speaker emphasizes the importance of private-public partnerships, addressing the pipeline of victims, and differentiating between sex trafficking and labor trafficking.

14:50The speaker calls for action to end slavery, support technological solutions, and create a society that supports the pursuit of happiness for all.