Human trafficking is a global crisis, so why does it remain so hidden?In this powerful episode of The Collective, we shine a light on one of the darkest and most underreported crises of our time: human trafficking. It’s more organized, more prevalent, and closer to home than many people realize.We’re joined by two guests deeply engaged in the fight against trafficking:🎙 Alana Stott – Author, Philanthropist, and Human Trafficking Advocate with 25 years of dedicated work in the field🎙 Doug Patteson – Former CIA Operations Officer and Intelligence Expert, now educator and speaker on intelligence, geopolitics, and human securityTogether, we explore the real mechanics behind human trafficking, why it continues to thrive in the shadows, and how advocacy, education, and international cooperation are essential to disrupting these criminal networks.Key Topics We Explore:✅ The systemic and global nature of human trafficking✅ The emotional and societal impact on survivors and communities✅ Why awareness alone isn’t enough—and what real action looks like✅ The role of advocacy, intelligence, and storytelling in prevention✅ What each of us can do to help dismantle this industryThis conversation is an urgent call to stay informed, remain vigilant, and use our voices to protect the vulnerable.🔗 If this episode moved you—share it. Awareness is only the first step.Blue Rose Foundation - https://bluerose.foundation/UN Course of Human Trafficking - https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/human-trafficking/training-materials.htmlTrace Labs - https://www.tracelabs.org/📌 Stay Connected with The Collective🔔 Subscribe for meaningful, unfiltered conversations every week📲 Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/the_collective_ig#HumanTrafficking #TheCollectivePodcast #Awareness #Justice #Advocacy #AlanaStott #DougPatteson #ModernSlavery #AntiTrafficking #ProtectTheVulnerable