The War We Owe Them: Interview with PACT CEO Lori Cohen

In part III of The War We Owe Them, Dave and Steve interview Lori Cohen, CEO of PACT (Protect All Children from Trafficking), a nonprofit working to end child trafficking and sexual exploitation in the United States and around the world. Lori explains what trafficking is, what it is not, and why every child has the fundamental right to grow up free from sexual exploitation.Lori shares real cases from her career, outlines new tactics used to target kids online, and details how gaming platforms and social media are being weaponized by predators. She provides concrete steps for parents and everyday citizens, early warning signs to watch for, guidance on how to support victims, and a reminder that protecting children must be a national priority.Lori also explains the policy landscape, including PACT’s role in advancing legislation, the need to enforce existing laws, closing tech immunity loopholes, and the funding shortfalls that hinder prevention and response.PACT Website: https://www.wearepact.orgPACT Online Safety Guides: https://www.wearepact.org/guidesPACT Donation Page: https://www.wearepact.org/donateConnect with The Detectives Podcast: https://linktr.ee/thedetectivespodcastJoin us on Patreon for early access, ad-free episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/thedetectivesShop official merch: https://www.tritonpublishing.net/thedetectivespodcastDirectly support the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/thedetectivesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.