Episode Summary
Sex And Human Trafficker You Would Not Suspect. Her Police Father's Death by Suicide. She was the victim of human and sex trafficking during her childhood, by one of the most unlikely suspects. Plus, her father a Police Captain and Vietnam Combat Veteran died by suicide while she was a teenager. Her life was negatively impacted by all this trauma until her adult years. Now she shares how she built her life and how to recover with others. Follow the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Newsbreak, Medium and most all social media platforms. Trauma has a way of shaping lives, but for Tammy Toney-Butler, it became the foundation of an incredible story of healing, advocacy, and transformation. From surviving familial sex trafficking to losing her police captain father to suicide as a teenager, Tammy’s journey is a testament to resilience and the power of faith. She shared in a recent podcast interview on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, available on their website and platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms. The Unseen Face of Human Trafficking Human trafficking often evokes images of strangers or shadowy figures, but Tammy’s story sheds light on a darker, less-discussed reality: familial trafficking. Victims of familial trafficking are often preyed upon by people they trust the most. According to studies by the International Organization of Migration and the Polaris Project, family members are responsible for facilitating trafficking in a significant number of cases. Sex And Human Trafficker You Would Not Suspect. Her Police Father's Death by Suicide. Look for supporting stories about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium, Newsbreak and Blogspot. Tammy’s experience reflects the complexities of familial trafficking, where abuse is normalized and hidden behind closed doors. “It’s not always a stranger,” she says. “Sometimes, the trafficker is someone you’d never suspect.” Listen to the interview as a free podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and podcast website, also available on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most major podcast outlets. Trafficking survivors often grapple with long-term trauma, and Tammy was no exception. Coupled with the devastating loss of her father, a Vietnam combat veteran and police captain who died by suicide, her teenage years were marked by pain and uncertainty. Recovering from Trauma and Finding Purpose In adulthood, Tammy confronted her past, transforming her pain into purpose. As a forensic nurse examiner and advocate, she worked tirelessly to support other survivors, offering trauma-informed care and sharing her story to raise awareness. Follow the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and podcast on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Newsbreak, Medium and most all social media platforms. Tammy’s advocacy journey took a new turn with the creation of Reflective Spaces Minis