Melissa talks with Whitney Miller, vice president of The Invictus Project, about combating the sexual exploitation and trafficking of children in North Carolina through partnerships with law enforcement, including four sheriff’s offices, the State Bureau of Investigation, and Homeland Security Investigations. Whitney explains how technology and covid-era shifts drove cyber tips from about 4,000 in 2019 to 52,000 last year, shares warning signs for parents, and emphasizes proactive conversations at home. Michael Phillips of Phillips Farm returns to discuss hosting a fundraising event for Invictus: the C10s Tailgate Party on June 6, featuring classic Chevy trucks (1998 and older), vendors, food trucks, live music, kid activities, and Invictus resources, with truck registration at c10stailgateparty.com and more information at invictusproject.org.

00:00 Crisis and Guests

02:30 Invictus Mission

03:58 Tech Shift Since Covid

07:40 Task Force Partnership

08:33 Funding and Tools Gap

13:16 Parent Conversations

15:37 Warning Signs and Access

19:34 Michael’s Dad Tactics

21:27 Kids Online Fame Risks

21:50 Handling Online Attention

22:31 Farm Life Boundaries

23:05 Safety Talks and Code Words

24:18 Why Support Invictus

27:55 Truck Show Details

30:56 Family Fun at Event

33:27 Why C10s Only

36:58 Summer Festivals Preview

38:46 Invictus Links and Wrap