Dr. Xanthe Scharff joins Dr. Sandie Morgan to explore how displacement, missing documents, and unequal citizenship laws quietly raise the risk of trafficking, and why prevention starts long before a child is ever exploited. Dr. Xanthe Scharff Dr. Xanthe Scharff is President and CEO of the Women’s Refugee Commission, which she joined in […]
376: Why Documents Decide Who Traffickers Can Exploit Next Read More »
Youngbee Dale joins Dr. Sandie Morgan to explain how traffickers run commercial sexual exploitation as a business, hiding it behind storefronts, shell companies, and cash, and why identifying victims often comes down to asking what they’re being charged for. Youngbee Dale Youngbee Dale is an anti-trafficking consultant, researcher, trainer, and expert witness
374: How Illicit Massage Parlors Really Launder Their Money Read More »
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 »
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 »
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
367: Stop Reacting to Events and Start Preparing 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 »
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
363: The Hidden Link Between Romance Scams and Forced Labor Read More »
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
354 – Love Bombs and Long Cons: Understanding Pig Butchering Scams Read More »
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
351 – Hidden Crimes: Fraud and its Impact on Vulnerable Communities Read More »
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