Cecilia Gonzalez joins Dr. Sandie Morgan to talk about the ten years she spent in an abusive relationship that started at fourteen, and how she now teaches teens to catch the first yellow flag before it happens to them. Cecilia Gonzalez Cecilia Gonzalez is the Human Trafficking Prevention Coordinator at Higher Ground Youth and Family […]
378: What Do You Say to a Teen Who Won’t Listen to Warnings? Read More »
Leanne McCallum Desselle joins Dr. Sandie Morgan as they explore what happens when a hurricane knocks out the very systems built to catch trafficking — from a child abuse hotline down for three weeks after Hurricane Ida to the disaster recovery jobs where exploitation quietly takes hold. Leanne McCallum Desselle Leanne McCallum Desselle is a
377: What Happens to Trafficking Risk When a Hurricane Hits? Read More »
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 »
Christa Wiens joins Dr. Sandie Morgan as they explore why the answer to online exploitation isn’t the perfect parental control — it’s helping young people recognize manipulation, build critical thinking skills, and know who they can safely turn to when something feels off. Christa Wiens Christa Wiens is the Executive Director of the Central
372: How Traffickers Use TikTok the Same Way Brands Do Read More »
Martha Trujillo joins Dr. Sandie Morgan to ask what changes when communities stop seeing vulnerable youth as problems to be managed and start seeing them as young people in need of support. Martha Trujillo Martha Trujillo is the founder of Full Circle Orange County, an organization dedicated to supporting risk-impacted and at-risk students through
370: Why Mentorship Fails Without Shared Lived Experience Read More »
Zoe Bellatorre joins Dr. Sandie Morgan as they reveal why the most common form of child trafficking never makes the missing persons list — and why the quiet, compliant child sitting in the back of the classroom may be the one hiding the most. Zoe Bellatorre Zoe Bellatorre is a survivor advocate, trainer, and
368: What If the Trafficker Lives Inside the Home? 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 »
Dr. Nanyamka Redmond joins guest host Ruthi Hanchett as they explore how everyday adults — parents, teachers, coaches, and neighbors — can become a powerful protective factor in young people’s lives by building the kinds of relationships that help youth thrive and navigate risk. Dr. Nanyamka Redmond Dr. Nanyamka Redmond is a Research Scientist
366: Why Information Alone Will Never Protect Young People Read More »
Brenton Fessler joins Dr. Sandie Morgan as they explore why teenagers aren’t hiding their digital lives because they’re rebellious—they’re hiding because they don’t feel safe talking, and what trusted adults do next can change everything. Brenton Fessler Brenton Fessler is the Lead Pastor of Refuge OC Church in Orange County, California, where he provides vision
362 – Before Teens Hide Online, Youth Pastors Must Build Trust Read More »
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
361 – Prevention Starts with Relationships, Not Programs Read More »
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