Not In My City: Addressing Sexual Exploitation & Trafficking During the 2026 World Cup

As Dallas prepares to host the 2026 World Cup, the city is also preparing for a surge in sexual exploitation and trafficking, a reality that rarely makes headlines but deeply impacts vulnerable women and youth.In this episode, Abigail — founder of The Abolitionist Collective, breaks down how trafficking actually works, why major sporting events spike demand for commercial sex, and how the Not In My City campaign is mobilizing outreach, prayer, and community support ahead of the World Cup.

Through story, teaching, and commentary, she explores the cultural forces that groom demand, the environments where exploitation occurs in DFW, and the faith and justice framework that shapes her work. Listeners will learn how to get involved, support outreach efforts, and practically love their city in a moment of global attention. In this episode we cover:

• Why the 2026 World Cup in Dallas creates vulnerability• How trafficking functions as a supply + demand equation• Why major sporting events spike demand for commercial sex• How traffickers exploit anonymity, nightlife, tourism, and disposable income• Clear definitions of trafficking vs. sexual exploitation• The AMP Model: Action, Means, and Purpose• Push/Pull dynamics in recruitment and entrapment• The primary environments where exploitation happens in DFW: — strip clubs — motels/hotels — street corridors• A real story from a Dallas club showing how exploitation progresses• How culture grooms demand through porn, strip clubs, OnlyFans, and media• Structural risk factors unique to the Dallas metroplex• Projections of increased commercial sex during the World Cup• Why faith calls us toward justice, not avoidance• How the Not In My City campaign is responding• Pathways for involvement: outreach teams, prayer teams, connect teams, and gift drives• Why nobody exits exploitation alone — and why community matters• How listeners can take action locally or come to Dallas during the event