Derek Marsh joins Dr. Sandie Morgan to reflect on what they learned inside refugee communities in Greece — where Sudanese survivors of labor trafficking, and mothers rebuilding after violence, reveal how trust, disclosure, and practical support can change what people are able to name, ask for, and access. Derek Marsh Derek Marsh is […]
373: What Happens to Survivors After They Reach Safety? Read More »
Christa Wiens joins Dr. Sandie Morgan as they explore why the answer to online exploitation isn’t the perfect parental control — it’s helping young people recognize manipulation, build critical thinking skills, and know who they can safely turn to when something feels off. Christa Wiens Christa Wiens is the Executive Director of the Central Valley
372: How Traffickers Use TikTok the Same Way Brands Do Read More »
Dr. Heracles Moskoff joins Dr. Sandie Morgan to explore what happens after a country builds the laws, shelters, and partnerships meant to protect people — and why outcomes still depend on whether someone, somewhere, recognizes what others overlook. Dr. Heracles Moskoff Dr. Heracles Moskoff serves as Secretary General for Vulnerable Persons and Institutional Protection
371: Why Strong Trafficking Laws Still Miss Real Victims Read More »
Martha Trujillo joins Dr. Sandie Morgan to ask what changes when communities stop seeing vulnerable youth as problems to be managed and start seeing them as young people in need of support. Martha Trujillo Martha Trujillo is the founder of Full Circle Orange County, an organization dedicated to supporting risk-impacted and at-risk students through
370: Why Mentorship Fails Without Shared Lived Experience Read More »
Dr. Sigrid Burruss and Dr. Adrienne Schlatter join Dr. Sandie Morgan to explore what human trafficking actually looks like in healthcare settings, why safety matters more than rushing to the rescue, and how hospitals can build responses that help patients feel seen, supported, and safer — with a close look at California’s new SB 963,
369: What Should a Nurse Do When a Trafficker Is in the Room Read More »
Zoe Bellatorre joins Dr. Sandie Morgan as they reveal why the most common form of child trafficking never makes the missing persons list — and why the quiet, compliant child sitting in the back of the classroom may be the one hiding the most. Zoe Bellatorre Zoe Bellatorre is a survivor advocate, trainer, and speaker
368: What If the Trafficker Lives Inside the Home? Read More »
Ray Bercini and Sara Elander join Dr. Sandie Morgan to explore what’s really at stake when a city like Los Angeles hosts the World Cup — and why the biggest trafficking risk might not be what you think. Ray Bercini and Sara Elander Ray Bercini serves as Task Force Coordinator and Law Enforcement Liaison
367: Stop Reacting to Events and Start Preparing Read More »
Dr. Nanyamka Redmond joins guest host Ruthi Hanchett as they explore how everyday adults — parents, teachers, coaches, and neighbors — can become a powerful protective factor in young people’s lives by building the kinds of relationships that help youth thrive and navigate risk. Dr. Nanyamka Redmond Dr. Nanyamka Redmond is a Research Scientist at
366: Why Information Alone Will Never Protect Young People Read More »
Anna-Carin Svensson joins Dr. Sandie Morgan as they explore how Sweden’s decision to punish buyers instead of victims has reshaped who feels safe coming forward — and how that same principle is now being applied to hold online exploitation accountable. Anna-Carin Svensson Anna-Carin Svensson serves as Sweden’s Ambassador to Combat Trafficking in Persons, representing
365: What 25 Years of Sweden’s Sex Purchase Act Revealed Read More »
Dr. Kari Johnstone joins Dr. Sandie Morgan as they discuss how traffickers adapt fast, moving money, victims, and exploitation through digital systems most of us interact with every day, examining whether our institutions are adapting fast enough to protect victims without them risking everything to testify. Dr. Kari Johnstone Dr. Kari Johnstone is the
364: Are Our Systems Adapting as Fast as Traffickers Are? Read More »
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