Derek Benner -The Cost Of Protecting Others

From Unlikely Allies: Inside Our Fight · 2:18:36

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Derek Benner: The Cost of Protecting OthersWhat does it take to spend a career confronting some of humanity’s darkest realities? And what happens when the people dedicated to protecting others need protection themselves?In Episode 3 of Unlikely Allies: Inside Our Fight, hosts Sonny Von Cleveland and Jim Cole sit down with Derek Benner, CEO of Our Rescue, for a candid conversation about leadership, law enforcement, human trafficking, child exploitation, and the personal cost of serving on the front lines.Drawing on decades of experience in federal law enforcement, Derek shares his journey from a young man pursuing a career in public service to confronting complex criminal networks, investigating exploitation, and ultimately leading an organization dedicated to protecting vulnerable people.Together, Sonny, Jim, and Derek explore the realities of human trafficking, the evolving tactics of offenders, the importance of prevention, and the challenges investigators face long after an operation ends.The conversation also takes a deeply personal turn as Jim reflects on losing a member of his team to suicide and the lasting responsibility leaders can carry when tragedy strikes.In this episode:• Derek Benner’s journey through federal law enforcement and into leadership at Our Rescue • The realities of human trafficking and child exploitation • How criminal networks and exploitation tactics have evolved • Why protecting children requires more than arrests and prosecutions • The psychological and emotional toll on investigators • Mental health, suicide prevention, and supporting those on the front lines • The importance of partnerships, prevention, and community involvement • How Our Rescue is working to create meaningful, lasting changeThis episode is a reminder that behind every investigation are human beings, behind every statistic is a life, and behind every meaningful solution is a willingness to work together.Unlikely Allies: Inside Our Fight brings together different experiences and perspectives in pursuit of a shared mission: protecting the vulnerable, confronting exploitation, and building solutions that make a difference.Subscribe to Unlikely Allies wherever you listen to podcasts, and join the conversation.

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