Category: Policy

352 – Empowering Change: Holding Hotels Accountable for Trafficking

Law Enforcement, Policy, Sex Trafficking / By andrew.kroeger

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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350 – The Intersection of Immigration Policy and Human Trafficking

International, Labor Trafficking, Policy, Sex Trafficking / By andrew.kroeger

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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326 – Reading Between the Lines of the 2024 U.S. TIP Report, with Ambassador John Cotton Richmond

Labor Trafficking, Law Enforcement, Policy, Sex Trafficking / By sandie.morgan

Dr. Sandie Morgan is joined by Ambassador John Cotton Richmond as the two discuss the 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report. John Cotton Richmond Ambassador Richmond is an attorney and diplomat focused on ethical business, human rights, democracy, and rule of law. He served in the country’s highest position dedicated to combating human trafficking as a

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322 – The Intersection of Cyber- Security and Sexual Exploitation, with Ioana Bauer

Child Trafficking, International, Policy / By sandie.morgan

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,

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312 – How Does Intersectionality Inform Our Response to Human Trafficking?

Child Trafficking, Fair Trade, Labor Trafficking, Law Enforcement, Policy / By sandie.morgan

Dr. Sandie Morgan is joined by Kevin Bales as the two discuss the importance of intersectionality when fighting to end human trafficking. Kevin Bales Kevin Bales is a professor of contemporary slavery and a co-founder of Free the Slaves, a nonprofit organization that works to end slavery worldwide. He has written several books and articles

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287 – What Can We Learn About Child Safety from a Child Abuse Investigator, with Samantha Miller

Aftercare, Faith-Based, Policy, Prevention, Uncategorized / By sandie.morgan

Sandie and Samantha Miller, a child safety and restorative justice consultant, discuss how parents and organizations that work with children can empower children with tools to protect themselves and create a safe space for children to disclose harm. The outline five preventative safety rules and seven elements for an effective child safety protocol. Samantha Miller

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58 – New Laws in California

Policy / By sandie.morgan

What do new laws mean for us? Opportunity to make a difference. Legislation can provide framework, but legislation does not make change happen – people make change happen. Recent laws in California provide opportunity for individuals to get involved in the fight against human trafficking, as well as provide a path for other states to

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30 – Survivor Advocates in Community Advocacy

Policy, Survivor Voices / By sandie.morgan

Survivor advocates are some of the bravest voices in helping us all end human trafficking. Sandra Morgan, the Director of the Global Center for Women & Justice and Dave Stachowiak, one of the Center’s board members, interview Holly Smith, Washington Times columnist, on her efforts as a survivor advocate. Sandie and Dave learn how Holly

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26 – Lessons from the Prosecutor’s Desk

Law Enforcement, Policy / By sandie.morgan

Prosecutors play an important role in raising awareness about human trafficking issues and serving victims. Dr. Sandie Morgan and Dave Stachowiak interview Tamara Ross from the office of the San Bernardino County District Attorney. Tamara shares the lessons she’s learned in working with juveniles and what others in the legal profession may want to consider

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19 – Runaway Girl

Policy, Survivor Voices / By sandie.morgan

Survivors provide an important perspective on how we can work to end human trafficking. Sandie and Dave are joined by Carissa Phelps and Mariana Smirnova to discuss survivor empowerment and state and national legislation to address human trafficking. Speakers Carissa Phelps Carissa Phelps, Runaway Girl, Inc.’s founder and CEO, strives for social impact. She is

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