The Face of Human Trafficking | Megan Rheinschild | TEDxSantaBarbara

Sex Trafficking of underage girls is happening right in our own backyards, small towns and big cities across America. These kids are our kids, profoundly vulnerable to the lure of traffickers because of childhood abuse and trauma. Ms. Rheinschild graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She received her degree in Sociology and Spanish from University of California of Santa Barbara.
Ms. Rheinschild has worked at the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office in the Victim Witness Assistance Program since 1994. She is responsible for oversight of a program that provides comprehensive services, support and advocacy to victims of violent crime and their family members.
Collaborating with local, regional and state partners, she formed a Human Trafficking Victim Advocacy Program and began a multi-agency Countywide Human Trafficking Task Force in 2013 to identify and investigate human trafficking and address the complex needs of survivors. She also has oversight of the Countywide Sexual Assault Response Team, a collaborative partnership of Law Enforcement, Rape Crisis Centers and Child Welfare Services to provide medical-legal forensic exams and advocacy to survivors of sexual assault. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@dgervais7527]

As a foster youth you have no idea how important a Court Appointed Special Advocate is. And unfortunately they are rare. I'm very lucky to be standing here today and much of it is thanks to my CASA

[@toma_a]

CASA workers are Angels

[@TsuniNightMMO]

CASA's are awesome. Some of my foster kiddos had one, and they did so much and it's all volunteer in AZ.

[@dgervais7527]

@@TsuniNightMMO unless youre the directer of your branch it is volunteer base nationally. I wish there were more out rhere

[@TsuniNightMMO]

@@dgervais7527 Couldn't agree more! CASAs & Bikers Against Child Abuse were two of my favorite organizations. As BACA put it the only dog they have in the fight is the child, which the kids really need.

[@proudmadrugd]

I’m going through CASA training right now along with a dozen others. It’s good to hear how much of an impact CASAs make. 😊

[@xoxospam2708]

how sick is one to sell a human being

[@energybuild3981]

Read "Getto Read's Every Lover's Heart." All most certain there's an explanation.

[@wykydytron]

Not very, you should step outside your safe space and see world for what it is and how it works. Go read some history and psychology books.

[@Astral_Wave]

Capitalism+misogyny+toxic masculinity+indifference in society to others=fairly easy unfortunately. But I don't know... the darkness we all carry, but some are psychotic enough to want to entertain it with no sympathy or empathy for another's soul.

[@Astral_Wave]

Modern society does a good job of desensitizing us all.

[@fatimadavis90]

Very. That's a beast without a conscience smh.

[@lisabottorff873]

I was trafficked by my own father between the ages of 4-11. It’s not just teens and it’s not just strangers.

[@LindaRicaLIVE]

so so sad that happened to you!

[@rose4490]

I hope he's in jail now, because that's where he belongs.

[@jamiegetskow5943]

I’m so sorry. Praying for you and healing.

[@auntylinda7640]

😥

[@Natalia-pc7fm]

I hope life will make it up to you, this terrible injustice you have suffered. Sending you my best wishes for your future.

[@pamg9405]

Thank you so much for painting such a clear picture of a horrific reality for so many kids, girls AND boys. I appreciate the concrete examples you gave of how we, on a personal & individual level can make a difference.

[@azzyc725]

Ted talks all reduce me to tears. Because of how this can be everyday life for other people. For other humans. It’s awful to think that there are actually people like this.

[@nevaraelocin7782]

Dont forget your relatives! They can be monsters

[@chiyerano]

No doubt. It isn't always stranger danger.

[@TheArmybrat12]

chiyerano exactly. That’s why I’ll never teach my kids stranger danger. I’m going to teach them what behavior and actions are inappropriate for someone to do to them and that even if you know the person very well it’s still inappropriate

[@mcplumpkin6191]

@@TheArmybrat12 you should still teach your children about stranger danger though.

[@neilfleck2330]

Yes,in their 'own' way

[@Im.misty.the.cloud.fairys.alt3]

Such a horrific problem around the world with Trafficking. We need to say something if we see or know something.

[@sarahs7751]

911

[@eileenmacdougall8945]

"That the best I could get is a pimp that wouldn't hurt me..." Those are sad words.

[@blackjackmafia5282]

The sad part there are more politicians and law enforcement involved trade the you will ever believe.

[@johncorson6599]

I believe that totally .. there is a mind boggling apathy in society regarding all of it and penalties are so weak they stand no chance of ending any of it .. 30 years minimum sentences without early release possibility or execution which would be better

[@wendymondragon9363]

Don't forget religious leader's...

[@alyssawood6189]

When I realized this, they ALL lost my vote(s). I will no longer support politics for many reasons but this realization was disturbing. You just never know.

[@Terri_Hugs]

If you tell me it's true...I just might surprise you and believe you.

[@Terri_Hugs]

@@johncorson6599 how about we cut off certain Anatomy of a man's body!

[@yvonnewilson2242]

The only thing that bothers me about vids/lectures on human trafficking is the plight of boys in this horrible situation. I'm sure there are resources and programs for them too but no one talks about the male victims of human trafficking as much.

[@oeu3669]

This is such a dangerous and damaging thing to do. Throughout history, statistically - women have always been trafficked and are statistically travelled more. there was no need for you to be DISMISSIVE about this. if you are looking for stats or a video - go type it into KZbin and you will find it. This was a horrendous take. Please do better. Also note there willl be victims of human trafficking watching this who are NEVER HEARD and here you are coming to undermine the space this woman has so amazingly created for them. and that is damaging. Again - do better

[@kellylawlor3775]

No one talks at all about human trafficking. Women being women are already at a disadvantage and I hope and believe the more we have open dialogue about this the more resources for boys will become available ❤

[@deborahlarson5603]

thanks Megan for bringing such a sensitive topic to the forefront, very well done and articulated

[@user-lf3bz6ej4x]

This is incredibly heartbreaking ;(

[@brutallyhonestbtch4091]

This is terrifying to me I’m a thirteen year old girl I’m five foot three and only a hundred and twenty pounds my sister is slightly younger and smaller than me I make it a point to never go out at night by myself

[@lesliepropheter5040]

Doesn't have to be night. Could be your neighbor....maybe if grandma hung out everywhere you went? At least you are aware.

[@Stagnantwaterisdelicious]

Do not post this much personal info about yourself and your family please. It’s not safe

[@henzsol6771]

if you are 13, or even if you are not, you shouldn't use insulting, dehumanizing derogatory terms for women such as "b*tch". That includes to yourself. That is unacceptable. Show some dignity...or nobody else will respect you. And don't be paranoid. I'm 40 lbs lighter and half a foot shorter and I *slept* outside at night when I was a young teen. You just have to be willing to fight a man if he wants to get aggro with you.

[@sg-dv7xo]

Thank you for taking the time to educate us about such an important subject.

[@theealeek]

I appreciate how you bring life and reality into these stories.

[@cullbill]

Thanks so much for your work.

[@heartsmyfaceforever8140]

This made me cry.

[@michellerosemarieflynn8897]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS WITH US .

[@Christian10111]

Thank you for the talk...and making a difference.

[@robinveal9136]

This has to stop!! God Bless you for educating us!! Save the children 🙏

[@thebestcommentary788]

Great job! Very very good!

[@kelseymariebell1357]

Thank you for sharing! Love prayers peace!

[@suzannewomble5583]

I am so sad all of this is happening more than I ever realized:((( we have to stay vigilant and stay aware of this happening!! And help more!!

[@devonseamoor]

I've seldom seen and listened to a woman who is as beautifully contained as authentic and deeply dedicated to the work she's doing. Thank you, Megan Rheinschild, there's hope.

[@JackTheSkunk]

I will call for the DEATH PENALTY for pimps until I am too old to do so. The only good pimp is a dead pimp. If a young girl kills her abuser there is no way she should be charged with murder.

[@ktnerak1211]

not just girls, also boys. and not just teenagers, it's from baby to elderly. either being sold or tricked by looking for a job.

[@dchambers991]

Thank you for speaking out for the youth. This sickness needs to end. Save our children and women. I have a story to be told and I will help these children, our beautiful youth.

[@johndebbs3277]

It's just not girls and women . Boys and young men have the same problem. .

[@grantyentis5507]

There is a Russian movie called " Lilia Forever " that is about this subject. It really had an impact on me, I hate this human trafficking thing. With KZbin where we can speak to each other in comments, I would think there would be some ways that we can work together and mobilize a functional approach to eradicating this problem.

[@ChloeShaliniArt]

It is an amazing & heartbreaking movie.

[@colletteytell9416]

I totally agree! I have been posting these and will continue to do so and I plan on going to the Polaris web page and learn what to look for and how to help stop it !

[@melovee1]

Collette Ytell. Public awareness has been identified by Polaris as the number one way to beat the traffickers. We must be one step ahead of them, educating the public in all arenas. There is an org called Love146 (read the story on how they got their name), and they give you the entire curriculum on how to become an advocate and inform the public in your area. It’s all free. Much love to you and all those who fight for the freedoms of the vulnerable and exploited.

[@colletteytell9416]

@@melovee1 thank you so much I will Atlee use the the information you gave me and promote others to do so as well thank you and God bless you

[@colletteytell9416]

Definitely

[@USMCdad470]

Megan, I appreciate all that you do. I have a background working with Victims of HT. I no longer work for that department, and they don't seem to be continuing the work I did. I still do what I can with the contracts that I keep. We have had several finish HS and some even went on to college. Keep spreading the word and maybe we can get more kids off the streets. God Bless you and your work.

[@theresekirkpatrick3337]

Everyone is worth saving from this sin. Big heads are gonna roll when all the proof comes out. Lots of it people in lofty places have been playing with little girls and they need to be held accountable clean the swamp

[@michellespiritual7729]

Amazing how many views & ONLY 11 comments. People don't want to talk about what REALLY goes on in the US.

[@truthistruth8692]

good point

[@schoomzer]

Michelle This is a global phenomenon. Where there are vulnerable people, there are people to exploit them. Sick world.

[@ricxsie]

In U.S.. how much more globally? Until the world ends..

[@Adam-qz3wh]

I'm convinced 50% of the population is in on it. And that's my hope in humanity number.

[@abutterfly7975]

She didn’t mention the boys that are used. But good presentation.

[@suem5213]

I realize this was 3 yrs ago, but it's worse than ever. How does a person get involved in helping these young girls?

[@craigbrowning9448]

Also a good reason to make Public College Tuition Free.

[@luceret]

Or least community colleges.

[@Riverdeepnwide]

Gioia Young men as well as young women who are both as groups susceptible (clearly in varying degrees) to be victims/victimizer are in need of valuable education. To disparage any human gender misses the point of education.

[@soniag4516]

Used to be in California until the Democrats got hold of running the state.

[@mackenziecrandall7932]

Craig Browning bruh what

[@mackenziecrandall7932]

Gioia Grazia What how dose that make sense give you rights other people don’t get

[@onlyhereformoney175]

Government bureaucracy that's too slow to respond and has people in it that work against it by being part of the problem

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

Trafficking need to end as it causes immense suffering and violates basic human rights. Governments must take stronger action to dismantle criminal networks, increase support for victims, and address the root causes of trafficking such as poverty and lack of education. Additionally, international cooperation and collaboration are crucial in order to effectively combat this global issue.

[@quantumrays]

🙏🏽❤️The worst thing for Ms.Doe was, “Spirituality,” I deeply understand that soul crushing pain of not living up to potentisl

[@brownshugga8295]

Yup I was melested at age 14 going on 15 and I acted out then a week later I saw him coming out of the pub and he had the same trainers on as me just different colours,and I went crazy I mean phyco crazy and the ambulance and cop car took me home my dad flung me in the house he hurt my injured my all ready swollen wrist that my sister had done a few days, anyway I expected my parents to think well she ( as in me) must b acting out for some reason or other, if they had just asked I would have been straight but they never did, Instead i told my parents what did take place. I said something because I wanted to go to the police, I never took it as far as a video camera & being taped I never went ahead I was young and scared and naivety so yes that's for a other story and now I have kids of my own I wouldn't want them to b roaming the street's with nothing better to do . Touch wood a thousand times

[@kellylawlor3775]

I struggle daily as a victim of this horrific crime but I’m happy to say almost 30 years to the day of my first trick I’M ALIVE 🎉❤😊

[@mysafetynet8034]

we've developed a product that will dramatically reduce this problem. However, people in organizations that could help get the word out, dont want to. They want us to become a vendor through their organizations and flip a coin as to if anyone will know we exist. So who's worse, the criminal that takes these children or the organizations that dont really care about children, and only care about their 6 figure donors that are part of the problem and not the solution?

[@marshutch3931]

It's code talk that changes.

[@sklejdacaka75]

Love from my heart

[@LoveWarrior101]

Eye opening information. BTW- Pittsburg has a population of 1.5 + million people.

[@HatedNelevated]

So few comnents, so underrated.. Smh

[@johndebbs3277]

Yeah and it want even play on my cell phone kinda strange. It says ( this can't be played in the background ? )

[@pennyschwenki5240]

I cannot believe it has taken Dec. 2017 for people to figure this out.

[@nadiamagdalena2712]

Sb is my town, this is beyond sad

[@CenterThePendulum]

Kids need good parents. However convoluted or even novel the path, so often just comes down to an absence of that circumstance.

[@pennyschwenki5240]

The first boy I met in colorado invited me over to his friends home I didn't know they wantedto play spin the bottle.

[@savirazaria]

On a side note, she has my bicep goals tho

[@bokchoiman]

Imagine commenting on such a serious topic with such a useless comment. Congrats, you brought nothing of value to the discussion.

[@lexiel4091]

FelineHYPER congrats, neither did you

[@liana8551]

@@lexiel4091 actually, they did

[@elisag2055]

Lexie L silence only encourages the tormentor.

[@rachelwilliams3476]

I wish the talk was longer

[@julieschafer8018]

We need more safehouses🙅‍♀️

[@jimmyjosmith1143]

The sad thing is it seems people have some many kids they don’t want and people want this to continue to take advantage of them.

[@pennyschwenki5240]

I went to Denver with a friend ya know with 5 dollars we were going to stay with my friend's mom and right when we got to Denver and to her mothers' house we put our clothes down and started walking around Denver. We got to meet quite a few people. We stayed at an apartment of a friend of hers that was on base doing stuff with the airforce. I went to the store She had me pack a knife with me.

[@dr.debbiewilliams]

Five years ago.

[@GulKhan-eg4qs]

I will never forgive them they ruined my whole life 🥺 9 years of my life

[@michellerosemarieflynn8897]

THAT MAKES ME SO MAD ! WE ARE SO MUCH MORE THAN THAT ! ALL WOMEN ARE VERY BRITE LIGHTS WE JUST NEED TO HEAR THAT WE ARE ! AND WE ARE ! WE ALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO SHINE AND LIVE IN PEACE ! WE NEED TO BE HEARD AND FOR SOMEONE TO LISTEN .

[@dchambers991]

🙏💜🙏💜🙏💜🙏💜🙏

[@wunderwirkstattjoli2868]

Rheinschild is German, I live there at the River Rhein. Best regards .. great talk.

[@theresekirkpatrick3337]

Yes I’m a big waiting on my 3 rd little when covid hit. ☹️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@pennyschwenki5240]

Yeah right

[@gabrielmiller4473]

Standing up against the rosecrucian fellowship

[@dapplegray6577]

It’s not just girls.

[@jldeshayes3109]

the fear of death

[@marjoriedillard807]

Real talk traffic young girls 👯12 age 25

[@ThunderTaker1215]

Look up the Franklin cover up. It’s bone chilling.

[@jerrycole1530]

It is a sad fact that politics and unfair laws involving young women influence the things that young women have to do to avoid harm.

[@daniellesummer7564]

Why those shoes.

[@craigbrowning9448]

In Santa Barbara a "Coffee Shop" one thinks Carrow's.

[@terecareid8822]

Wow I almost forgot about Carrows

[@marshaclark1398]

Sick swamp

[@energybuild3981]

Five words... "Getto Read's Every Lover's Heart."

[@beverlykirby2646]

BUT SOME FOSTER CARE. ARE AS BAD OR WORSE ..I WAS IN ONE

[@godandsarah1306]

I'm so sorry. Prayers for you. God loves you.

[@pennyschwenki5240]

see

[@jirehshiloh534]

lets start a community of advocates AGAINST EXPLOITATION

[@davidciao9808]

Just ask Linds Eye Reich and you'll get all the pre-planned information...

[@steveasher5352]

I don't want to believe this happens

[@anissarubio2291]

Can anyone help court Indio California are supporting abuse and neglect.. my children are victims.

[@dcat1285]

I'm a victim of gangstalking, also known as targeting... I've been subjected to what seems to be a govt sponsored program, similar to mkultra, in this program women are labeled whores/ geishas, prus, pumas, nuns, roses, hags, pigs according to their ability to have a baby, whether or not they have children and their socioeconomic status (what kind of job they have and how much money they make and whether or not they want to date or marry. Its also called a game, game of life(?) I have likened it to my own handmaid's tale, to the worst scifi written and have been swimming upstream against all of it: it's been a nightmare I'm still waiting to wake up from.

[@heidelindeholtzhausen5439]

The biggest systematic problem is the money system... interest on loans, especially compound interest on loans, causes the so called inequality that you see in the world of the rich being 1 % of the world getting richer and the poor getting poorer... not because of race, but because of negative media breaking down values and societal norms, and the monetary system which everyone so readily accepts as good. If the world had a better system which governed everyday life (money governs everyone's life whether people like it or not because people need money to buy food unless you can grow your own and be self sufficient), and the money system which is corrupt. If these things were in place, then there would possibly be no need for human trafficking... A good society is one where people don't live in huge cities because more than 2500 people in a society creates trust issues of not knowing your neighbour and issues of crime in bigger communities... Then the health system needs to change, the school curriculum should teach every child to be self sufficient starting with basic needs such as building your own shelter, making your own clothes and shoes, growing your own food, then learning about monetary systems and other subjects which require more abstract thinking. The basic survival skills should be first in school. If you are in an emergency situation of no food, no home, etc... if everyone decided to only make food, who will know how to build a house if no one wanted to learn that anymore? Say Robots take over? And the robots are not friendly but rather hostile, then what are you going to do with your knowledge that you learnt in school if you need to survive in the wilderness? So 1. education needs to change. 2. monetary system needs to change, that means the system, not the physical money you see... 3. health care needs to improve (that means humanity's attitude towards health and their responsibility in their own health status..) 4. entertainment needs to change (morals).

[@leahhammond410]

In Australia, the new proposal, also has a fund, to deter from 'pheonix like behaviour', amidst the new human trafficking and slavery act'... circa 2016-2019.... its an international trade... 2001 commodities market... oh hang on.. i mean the corporations act... ACT... (aust cap territory).. tears,.. so many tears...

[@wAk3_Th3_P3opLe]

What do you mean Phoenix like behavior?

[@arnb8907]

She was everywhere with her speech

[@lesliepropheter5040]

Thats what happens in real life

[@tapiten]

Speeches don't stop crime,REAL cops do.

[@tapiten]

Lol, who really are our judges and lawyers? They playing a profitable game that serves their best interest?

[@catholiccrusader5328]

Such sad stories...Satan is very crafty...

[@pennyschwenki5240]

I am not bragging its just that is what was.

[@chinto50]

its in the past…. and you survived.. good for you….

[@jimmyjosmith1143]

The men keep this going why don’t they try and help these little girls instead of harming them ?

[@DivineChoice25]

Merch the coming redemption

[@brendagabourel3404]

Sad sad .for this young lady hate it to hear little girls experience these this kind of abuse .. .evilness in this world because for the love of money..jesus is coming soon.praying everyone to repent of their sins

[@jax-zm1bb]

Occupy The Getty then I will believe this.

[@pennyschwenki5240]

o please in 1981 What if I told you every boy in the entire neighborhood wanted to sleep with me

[@saram3095]

5:10

[@saram3095]

8:55

[@saram3095]

13:50

[@saram3095]

Listening & empowering

[@tweetesther]

Who is buying???

[@zenawalters]

The next door neighbor the person sitting next to at the soccer game the mailman middle-class people everywhere herein lies your teachers it's everywhere 😞 🧐😱😲😡😭

[@SydneyScream]

straight men

[@priyadsilva4582]

Any man who simply objectifies girls and are only thinking about their carnal cravings. Those who are willing to harm a person's life for a few minutes of satisfying their cravings! I agree that instead of victimizing the victim the perpetrators and those who are "buying" should be punished severely. Men should be sensitised about this from childhood. Respect for another human being.. boy or girl should be rooted into their minds. This alone will prevent this from happening repeatedly. Else we would only be exchanging words emotions and sympathy and rescuing and rehabilitating but that still doesn't solve the problem or prevent it from recurring!

[@JohnSmith-jx2vt]

Police officers, doctors, lawyers, anyone with enough money.

[@steffanyadams8310]

You’d be surprised

[@judytraylor]

F24E...

[@VashTheStampede..]

judy traylor are you ok?.... if it’s a code or something please tell me

[@_BO.]

@judy trailor; please tell us if you are not okay?

[@carlwermar8161]

Prostitution should be banned. End of the story

[@uxb1112]

"I didn't know that this was happening". If you can believe that then Biden is a great Presedent.

[@garyc3233]

must tell the police to be very careful..wouldnt want abuse of the arrested pimp dude bc we would owe our tax money to him and he would be let go to hurt the girls worse....and riot might happen.. the arrest might cause antifa riot...uh..if antifa want better system... why dont antifa send out volunteers on weekends to help police do arrests..?? so bad... lets change laws to deal with these types so no court can hold the police liable unless the court judges and lawyers and political leaders are made liable...

[@theedge5584]

SHE NEEDS TO WORK ON HER COMMUNICATION SKILLS

[@tapiten]

Let's wear a microphone,, preach a bunch of sh$t, and attend church every Sunday and pray and hope for change. How about stop preaching AND TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS.

[@myshelleseamore6319]

The precious victim mentality will always be the reason they live for 7 to 10 years.

[@chaosqueen8459]

Does this name break down to "missed her, me shall see more"?

[@ardakoehne4294]

Serious subject but why is she wearing this outfit? It doesn't make good sense.

[@sbwhite599]

she is soooooo fine!

[@tappersuzie]

it would be nice if this woman was wearing more clothing for this talk