Exposing the Dark Web: The Rise of Deepfake Child Exploitation with Elizabeth Alegria

Defending Our Children is a show dedicated to stopping Child Trafficking. This show segues from Contraland, the documentary created by Veterans For Child Rescue founder, Craig “Sawman” Sawyer. Its sole purpose is to alert the populace of the human trafficking of children which is the single greatest threat to our way of life. It is an estimated $38-$50 billion industry, which is greater than the NBA, NFL, and MLB combined. Society believes that this industry is real however that it exists outside our borders. When in fact this problem is prevalent in every corner of the United States.

In this eye-opening episode of *Defending Our Children*, we confront a horrifying reality—how predators exploit the dark web to create and distribute deepfake child pornography. With advancements in AI, criminals are manipulating innocent images to fabricate disturbing content, leaving real children and their families traumatized.

We’ll break down:

- What the dark web is and how it enables these crimes

- The devastating impact on victims—both real and digitally altered

- Who profits from this exploitation and why it’s so hard to stop

- The legal and technological solutions that can help protect our children

Join us as we speak with child advocate and Veterans For Child Rescue Team Mate asking for stricter regulations and innovative solutions. We’ll also empower parents with tools to safeguard their children’s online presence. Together, we can shine a light on this dark issue and take action to defend our children.