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 »
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 »
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
350 – The Intersection of Immigration Policy and Human Trafficking Read More »
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
347 – Hope Across the Globe: Spain Study Abroad Trip Read More »
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
332 – A Community-Based Care Model, with Peter Baynard-Smith Read More »
Dr. Sandie Morgan is joined by Ioana Bauer as the two discuss the important role that cyber-security plays in preventing sexual exploitation. Ioana Bauer Ioana Bauer completed her anti-human trafficking certificate through Vanguard University. She has been a leader in Romania since 2010 in eradicating human trafficking. She has helped pilot survivor engagement projects nationally,
322 – The Intersection of Cyber- Security and Sexual Exploitation, with Ioana Bauer Read More »
Want to help but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry — we’ve created a free ebook that teaches you the five critical things you must know before you join the fight!
