International

371: Why Strong Trafficking Laws Still Miss Real Victims

Child Trafficking, International, Labor Trafficking, Policy / By

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 at […]

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367: Stop Reacting to Events and Start Preparing

Business, International, Labor Trafficking, Prevention, Sex Trafficking / By

 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

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365: What 25 Years of Sweden’s Sex Purchase Act Revealed

International, Policy / By

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

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364: Are Our Systems Adapting as Fast as Traffickers Are?

International, Labor Trafficking / By

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

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363: The Hidden Link Between Romance Scams and Forced Labor

International, Labor Trafficking / By

Matthew Friedman joins Dr. Sandie Morgan as they explore how pig butchering scams work, why they’re so effective, and how they’re tied to forced labor and human trafficking, while explaining what prevention can look like from personal red flags to safeguards in financial systems. Matthew Friedman Matthew Friedman is the Founder and CEO of The

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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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351 – Hidden Crimes: Fraud and its Impact on Vulnerable Communities

International, Law Enforcement, Prevention / By

Debbie Deem joins Dr. Sandie Morgan to discuss how transnational fraud predators are stealing billions from older adults and the intersection between financial crimes and human trafficking. Debbie Deem Debbie Deem is a retired FBI victim specialist with over 40 years of experience serving crime victims. She’s currently an elder justice victim advocate, specializing in

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350 – The Intersection of Immigration Policy and Human Trafficking

International, Labor Trafficking, Policy, Sex Trafficking / By

Matthew Soerens joins Dr. Sandie Morgan to discuss the intersection of immigration policy and human trafficking, exploring how vulnerable immigration status increases the risk of exploitation and trafficking. Matthew Soerens Matthew Soerens is vice President of Advocacy and Policy at World Relief. He has dedicated his career to responding to the needs of immigrants and

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347 – Hope Across the Globe: Spain Study Abroad Trip

International / By

  Dr. Brenda Navarrete and a group of Vanguard University students join Dr. Sandie Morgan as they reflect on their study abroad trip to Spain, where they partnered with Fiat to learn about trauma-informed care, survivor empowerment, and global anti-trafficking efforts. Dr. Brenda Navarrete and Students Dr. Brenda Navarrete is a professor and research associate

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332 – A Community-Based Care Model, with Peter Baynard-Smith

International / By

Dr. Sandie Morgan is joined by Peter Baynard-Smith as the two discuss Hagar International’s Community-Based Care Model. Peter Baynard-Smith Peter brings over 20 years of international development experiences across Africa, Asia, UK, Ireland and Australia, working with World Vision, Concern Worldwide, Tearfund, Engineers without Borders, and most recently the Brotherhood of St Laurence. As Asia

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