The Jordan Harbinger Show 1215: Human Trafficking | Skeptical Sunday
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Sep 28, 2025 
Nick Pell, a writer and researcher specializing in human trafficking, dives deep into the myths surrounding this critical issue. He debunks the viral 800,000 missing children claim, revealing it's mostly runaways and custody disputes. Pell explains how grooming, rather than kidnapping, is the primary method of exploitation. He highlights that actual victims often come from marginalized communities and critiques the harm caused by panic-driven laws. The conversation sheds light on the reality of trafficking and the importance of addressing real victim needs instead of sensational myths.
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Clear Legal Definition Matters
- Trafficking means using force, fraud, or coercion to move someone for commercial sex or labor according to law enforcement definitions.
- This excludes consensual smuggling, many kidnappings, and complex gray-area survival sex for clarity in discussion.
Stranger Abductions Are Rare
- Stranger abductions are extremely rare and account for about 1% of kidnapping cases in modern America.
- Most missing-child reports are runaways or family custody disputes, not large-scale stranger trafficking.
Grooming, Not Van-Snatchers
- Real child sex trafficking often involves grooming where predators pose as boyfriends and manipulate victims over time.
- Grooming creates perceived participation so victims are reluctant to report abuse.