Navigating Information-Seeking in Conspiratorial Waters: Anti-Trafficking Advocacy and Education Post QAnon

Individuals seeking out information about human-trafficking and anti-trafficking efforts are increasingly turning to social media as an informational source. However, a lack of traditional gatekeeping online has allowed for the rapid proliferation misinformation via media. This been clearly evidenced within realm human trafficking by spread conspiracy theories instigated QAnon-led campaign #SaveTheChildren. Through in-depth interviews with members public professionals involved in activism we explore how individuals find trustworthy light misinformation. Our findings highlight centrality distrust driving force behind information-seeking on Further, tensions that arise from using primary resource education limitations interventions slow trafficking-related work provides contextual knowledge researchers looking better understand real-world impacts design into digital disorder.