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361 – Prevention Starts with Relationships, Not Programs

Child Trafficking, Prevention / By

Chris Simonsen joins Dr. Sandie Morgan as they explore how communities can close the gap that makes young people vulnerable to trafficking—not with rescue mentalities, but with trauma-informed care, consistent relationships, and spaces where young people feel safe enough to stay. Chris Simonsen Chris Simonsen is the Chief Executive Officer of Orangewood Foundation, one of […]

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359 – Economic Empowerment: The Frontline Against Human Trafficking

Aftercare, Prevention, Sex Trafficking / By

Diana Mao joins Dr. Sandie Morgan as they explore how economic empowerment serves as a frontline defense against human trafficking, revealing why desperation—not just deception—drives vulnerable families into exploitation.   Diana Mao Diana Mao is a dynamic leader at the forefront of the fight against human trafficking and workforce development. As the President and Co-Founder

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358 – Beyond the Front Desk: Empowering Hotel Staff Against Trafficking

Business, Leadership, Partnership, Sex Trafficking / By

Michael Dominguez joins Dr. Sandie Morgan as they explore how the hospitality industry can move beyond discomfort to become a powerful force in preventing human trafficking through intentional cultural change and staff empowerment.   Michael Dominguez Michael Dominguez is the President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), where he leads a global sales

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357 – Navigating New Threats: Parental Roles in Cyber Safety

Law Enforcement, Prevention / By

Clayton Cranford joins Dr. Sandie Morgan as they discuss how children need trusted adults who explicitly tell them that if something goes wrong online, it’s going to be okay—because what predators exploit most is a child’s fear of reaching out for help.   Clayton Cranford Clayton Cranford is a former Orange County Sheriff’s Department Sergeant,

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356 — From Guilt to Growth: Lessons in Anti-Trafficking Collaboration

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Dr. Douglas Gilmer joins Dr. Sandie Morgan as they explore how 30 years of carrying the memory of arresting a child who needed help, not handcuffs, drove his commitment to building true collaboration in anti-trafficking work.   Dr. Douglas Gilmer Dr. Douglas Gilmer is a 35-year law enforcement veteran and proud military veteran who retired

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355 – Unlocking $215 Million for Trafficking Survivors: A Call to Action

Sex Trafficking, Survivor Voices / By

Carissa Phelps joins Dr. Sandie Morgan as they discuss an unprecedented opportunity for trafficking survivors to access $215 million in remission funds from the Backpage settlement, with a critical February 2026 deadline that could finally put survivors ahead of their traffickers for the first time in movement history.   Carissa Phelps Carissa Phelps is a

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354 – Love Bombs and Long Cons: Understanding Pig Butchering Scams

International, Labor Trafficking, Prevention / By

Erin West joins Dr. Sandie Morgan as they uncover why that random text asking “Can you come for ribs?” might be the opening move in a $5 billion crime operation targeting vulnerable people through sophisticated romance and investment scams known as pig butchering. Erin West Erin West is a globally recognized expert in transnational organized

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353 – Grooming in Trusted Spaces: A Conversation with Dr. Beth Lorance

Child Trafficking, Faith-Based, Prevention, Sex Trafficking / By

Dr. Beth Lorance joins Dr. Sandie Morgan as they discover how a high school coach gave one of his players expensive gifts, things her mother had refused to buy, with the mom posting online asking what to do, not realizing she was witnessing grooming behavior that creates the same vulnerabilities traffickers exploit in trusted spaces

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352 – Empowering Change: Holding Hotels Accountable for Trafficking

Law Enforcement, Policy, Sex Trafficking / By

Patrick McDonough joins Dr. Sandie Morgan to discuss his groundbreaking $40 million jury verdict against a hotel for enabling child sex trafficking and how this landmark case is changing accountability standards across the hospitality industry. Patrick McDonough Patrick J. McDonough is a nationally recognized attorney and advocate who leads the Sex Trafficking Division at Andersen,

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