In this episode, Louie Greek from TAT (Truckers Against Trafficking), focuses on the efforts being made in the trucking industry to fight sex trafficking. The conversation covers various topics such as what sex trafficking looks like on American highways, the crucial role played by truck drivers in combating trafficking, the significance of survivor voices, and addressing the demand (buyers) side of human trafficking. Louie encourages listeners to take action in their communities and access resources provided by TAT to fight human trafficking.

Louie highlights the importance of reporting and how it can help prevent human trafficking. He urges listeners to be observant and get involved if they notice anything suspicious. Louie also emphasizes the need to educate the next generation about the dangers of human trafficking and empower them to take action. This conversation also highlights the inclusion of vulnerable populations, such as individuals with disabilities, in the fight against trafficking.

Penny and Louie discuss the impact of education and partnerships in combating human trafficking and the important role of industry self-regulation in preventing criminal exploitation of a professional industry. Louie also talks about TAT’s Man to Man program to address masculinity, sexual objectification, and sexual violence.

To learn more about TAT, please visit their website HERE.

To learn about TAT’s Man to Man program and other resources, please visit their website HERE.

To learn more about the Yellowstone Human Trafficking Task Force, please visit our website HERE.

Host: Penny Ronning Writer: Penny Ronning Producers: Penny Ronning, Ty Lowe Editor: Ty Lowe Sound Designer/Engineer: Ty Lowe Music: Ty Lowe, Konstantin Klimov Graphic Design: Rae Clark Website: Justin Townsend

Louie Greek Bio

Louie Greek is a Coalition Build Specialist with Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT), a 501(c)3 organization that exists to educate, equip, empower, and mobilize members of the transportation industry to combat domestic sex trafficking. He speaks around the county about TAT’s mission to law enforcement and the transportation industry. Mr. Greek has over 22 years of law enforcement, military, and humanitarian aid experience and has been fighting human trafficking since 2013.

In Thailand, he assisted in the creation of the Thailand Internet Crimes Against Children (TICAC) Laboratory at the Royal Thai Police Academy, which is responsible for hundreds of arrests related to human trafficking. From recovering victims while working on human trafficking investigations internationally to working with local U.S. law enforcement to overseas military deployments, he has always had a desire to serve.