<description>Content &amp; Support Disclaimer: This episode features in-depth discussion of human trafficking involving children and young adults. While essential for awareness, some details may be distressing or triggering. Listener discretion is strongly advised. 

In this episode, Lauren Herod speaks with three guests who lead efforts to prevent human trafficking and help victims of commercial sexual abuse in Florida. 

Dr. Vicky Basra, Stephanie Burke, and Jennifer Brooks of the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center, also known as “See the Girl,” discuss the need for more training among child welfare professionals on human trafficking. They explain how systemic gaps complicate prevention efforts and what policy changes are needed to make more progress on the problem. 

Tune in to learn about their success stories with trafficking survivors, including a 13-year-old girl, and how the organization offers hope by leading with compassion, patience, and new practices backed by the latest research. 

If you—or someone you know—needs help or wishes to report trafficking, here are 24/7 confidential resources: 

National Human Trafficking Hotline 

Phone: 1‑888‑373‑7888 

Text: HELP → 233733 (“BEFREE”) 

TTY (hearing impaired): 711 

Email: help@humantraffickinghotline.org 

Live Chat: via humantraffickinghotline.org 

Child Abuse &amp; Exploitation Specific Hotlines: 

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1‑800‑422‑4453 

National Center for Missing &amp; Exploited Children: 1‑800‑843‑5678 or report online at Cybertipline.org [youth.gov] 

Florida-specific Support 

Florida Abuse Hotline (for children/vulnerable adults): 1‑800‑96‑ABUSE (1‑800‑962‑2873) [myflfamilies.com], [floridahealth.gov] 

Florida Human Trafficking Reporting Line: 1‑855‑FLA‑SAFE (1‑855‑352‑7233) [djj.state.fl.us], [floridahealth.gov] 

Office of Human Trafficking Intervention (FL Dept. Juvenile Justice): (850) 717‑2714 [djj.state.fl.us] 

Just a reminder: Our guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official views, policies, or positions of the Florida Institute for Child Welfare. 

Tune in and subscribe to our Child Welfare podcast at http://FICW.FSU.EDU/PODCAST 

The Florida Institute for Child Welfare seeks to promote safety, permanency, and well-being among children and families within the child welfare system. Learn more about our research and professional development programs at http://FICW.FSU.EDU 

Connect with us on social media: @FSUChildWelfare 

http://Facebook.com/FSUChildWelfare 

http://Instagram.com/FSUChildWelfare 

http://Twitter.com/FSUChildWelfare 

http://LinkedIn.com/company/FSUChildWelfare 

Host: Lauren Herod 

Producing/Editing: David Heller, Brantley Jones, Izzy Cring
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Content & Support Disclaimer: This episode featur…

Content & Support Disclaimer: This episode features in-depth discussion of human trafficking involving children and young adults. While essential for awareness, some details may be distressing or triggering. Listener discretion is strongly advised. 

In this episode, Lauren Herod speaks with three guests who lead efforts to prevent human trafficking and help victims of commercial sexual abuse in Florida. 

Dr. Vicky Basra, Stephanie Burke, and Jennifer Brooks of the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center, also known as “See the Girl,” discuss the need for more training among child welfare professionals on human trafficking. They explain how systemic gaps complicate prevention efforts and what policy changes are needed to make more progress on the problem. 

Tune in to learn about their success stories with trafficking survivors, including a 13-year-old girl, and how the organization offers hope by leading with compassion, patience, and new practices backed by the latest research. 

If you—or someone you know—needs help or wishes to report trafficking, here are 24/7 confidential resources: 

National Human Trafficking Hotline 

Phone: 1‑888‑373‑7888 

Text: HELP → 233733 (“BEFREE”) 

TTY (hearing impaired): 711 

Email: help@humantraffickinghotline.org 

Live Chat: via humantraffickinghotline.org 

Child Abuse & Exploitation Specific Hotlines: 

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1‑800‑422‑4453 

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: 1‑800‑843‑5678 or report online at Cybertipline.org [youth.gov] 

Florida-specific Support 

Florida Abuse Hotline (for children/vulnerable adults): 1‑800‑96‑ABUSE (1‑800‑962‑2873) [myflfamilies.com], [floridahealth.gov] 

Florida Human Trafficking Reporting Line: 1‑855‑FLA‑SAFE (1‑855‑352‑7233) [djj.state.fl.us], [floridahealth.gov] 

Office of Human Trafficking Intervention (FL Dept. Juvenile Justice): (850) 717‑2714 [djj.state.fl.us] 

Just a reminder: Our guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official views, policies, or positions of the Florida Institute for Child Welfare. 

Tune in and subscribe to our Child Welfare podcast at http://FICW.FSU.EDU/PODCAST 

The Florida Institute for Child Welfare seeks to promote safety, permanency, and well-being among children and families within the child welfare system. Learn more about our research and professional development programs at http://FICW.FSU.EDU 

Connect with us on social media: @FSUChildWelfare 

http://Facebook.com/FSUChildWelfare 

http://Instagram.com/FSUChildWelfare 

http://Twitter.com/FSUChildWelfare 

http://LinkedIn.com/company/FSUChildWelfare 

Host: Lauren Herod 

Producing/Editing: David Heller, Brantley Jones, Izzy Cring


Building Systems of Hope: E3 Dr. Vicky Basra, Stephanie Burke, Jennifer Brooks of "See the Girl"

<description>Content &amp; Support Disclaimer: This episode features in-depth discussion of human trafficking involving children and young adults. While essential for awareness, some details may be distressing or triggering. Listener discretion is strongly advised. 
 
In this episode, Dr. Joan Reid, professor of criminology at the University of South Florida and director of the USF Trafficking in Persons Research Lab, explains how her research is helping create solutions to prevent trafficking. 

Her key goals include: 

- Developing more effective ways to connect trafficking survivors to services. 

- Supporting child welfare professionals’ efforts to help victims and survivors. 

Dr. Reid has written more than 60 articles focused on child sex trafficking in Florida, including groundbreaking research documenting a disproportionate risk of exploitation in sex trafficking among children with disabilities. Her research has been used in cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and state courts. 

Tune in to learn how Dr. Reid’s research is influencing government policy and helping Florida to become a leader in data-driven policy targeting human trafficking. 

Dr. Reid encourages child welfare professionals and anti-trafficking programs to contact the USF Trafficking in Persons Research Lab to learn how to better serve trafficking victims and survivors. Find resources here: https://www.usftiplab.org/resources/ 

If you—or someone you know—needs help or wishes to report trafficking, here are 24/7 confidential resources: 

National Human Trafficking Hotline 
Phone: 1‑888‑373‑7888 
Text: HELP → 233733 (“BEFREE”) 
TTY (hearing impaired): 711 
Email: help@humantraffickinghotline.org 
Live Chat: via humantraffickinghotline.org 

Child Abuse &amp; Exploitation Specific Hotlines: 
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1‑800‑422‑4453 
National Center for Missing &amp; Exploited Children: 1‑800‑843‑5678 or report online at Cybertipline.org [youth.gov] 

Florida-specific Support 

Florida Abuse Hotline (for children/vulnerable adults): 1‑800‑96‑ABUSE (1‑800‑962‑2873) [myflfamilies.com], [floridahealth.gov] 

Florida Human Trafficking Reporting Line: 1‑855‑FLA‑SAFE (1‑855‑352‑7233) [djj.state.fl.us], [floridahealth.gov] 

Office of Human Trafficking Intervention (FL Dept. Juvenile Justice): (850) 717‑2714 [djj.state.fl.us] 

Just a reminder: Our guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official views, policies, or positions of the Florida Institute for Child Welfare. 

Tune in and subscribe to our Child Welfare podcast at http://FICW.FSU.EDU/PODCAST 

The Florida Institute for Child Welfare seeks to promote safety, permanency, and well-being among children and families within the child welfare system. Learn more about our research and professional development programs at http://FICW.FSU.EDU 

Connect with us on social media: @FSUChildWelfare 
http://Facebook.com/FSUChildWelfare 
http://Instagram.com/FSUChildWelfare 
http://Twitter.com/FSUChildWelfare 
http://LinkedIn.com/company/FSUChildWelfare 

Host:  Lauren Herod 
Producing/Editing: David Heller, Brantley Jones, Izzy Cring</description>

Content & Support Disclaimer: This episode features in-depth discussion of human trafficking involving children and young adults. While essential for awareness, some details may be distressing or triggering. Listener discretion is strongly advised. 
 
In this episode, Dr. Joan Reid, professor of criminology at the University of South Florida and director of the USF Trafficking in Persons Research Lab, explains how her research is helping create solutions to prevent trafficking. 

Her key goals include: 

- Developing more effective ways to connect trafficking survivors to services. 

- Supporting child welfare professionals’ efforts to help victims and survivors. 

Dr. Reid has written more than 60 articles focused on child sex trafficking in Florida, including groundbreaking research documenting a disproportionate risk of exploitation in sex trafficking among children with disabilities. Her research has been used in cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and state courts. 

Tune in to learn how Dr. Reid’s research is influencing government policy and helping Florida to become a leader in data-driven policy targeting human trafficking. 

Dr. Reid encourages child welfare professionals and anti-trafficking programs to contact the USF Trafficking in Persons Research Lab to learn how to better serve trafficking victims and survivors. Find resources here: https://www.usftiplab.org/resources/ 

If you—or someone you know—needs help or wishes to report trafficking, here are 24/7 confidential resources: 

National Human Trafficking Hotline 
Phone: 1‑888‑373‑7888 
Text: HELP → 233733 (“BEFREE”) 
TTY (hearing impaired): 711 
Email: help@humantraffickinghotline.org 
Live Chat: via humantraffickinghotline.org 

Child Abuse & Exploitation Specific Hotlines: 
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1‑800‑422‑4453 
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: 1‑800‑843‑5678 or report online at Cybertipline.org [youth.gov] 

Florida-specific Support 

Florida Abuse Hotline (for children/vulnerable adults): 1‑800‑96‑ABUSE (1‑800‑962‑2873) [myflfamilies.com], [floridahealth.gov] 

Florida Human Trafficking Reporting Line: 1‑855‑FLA‑SAFE (1‑855‑352‑7233) [djj.state.fl.us], [floridahealth.gov] 

Office of Human Trafficking Intervention (FL Dept. Juvenile Justice): (850) 717‑2714 [djj.state.fl.us] 

Just a reminder: Our guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official views, policies, or positions of the Florida Institute for Child Welfare. 

Tune in and subscribe to our Child Welfare podcast at http://FICW.FSU.EDU/PODCAST 

The Florida Institute for Child Welfare seeks to promote safety, permanency, and well-being among children and families within the child welfare system. Learn more about our research and professional development programs at http://FICW.FSU.EDU 

Connect with us on social media: @FSUChildWelfare 
http://Facebook.com/FSUChildWelfare 
http://Instagram.com/FSUChildWelfare 
http://Twitter.com/FSUChildWelfare 
http://LinkedIn.com/company/FSUChildWelfare 

Host:  Lauren Herod 
Producing/Editing: David Heller, Brantley Jones, Izzy Cring

Building Systems of Hope: E2 with Dr. Joan Reid

<description>Content &amp; Support Disclaimer: This episode features in-depth discussion of human trafficking involving children and young adults. While essential for awareness, some details may be distressing or triggering. Listener discretion is strongly advised. 

In this episode, Dr. Charrita Ernewein, assistant professor at the University of Tampa and director of community education for the ⁠FREE Network⁠, joins host Lauren Herod to discuss efforts to prevent human trafficking in Florida. As a destination state, Florida ranks among the highest in the nation in human trafficking rates, according to a ⁠2024 state report⁠. 

In her role at the FREE Network, Dr. Ernewein focuses on human trafficking education, advocacy, and collaboration. She works to bring together organizations, including law enforcement and child welfare agencies, to address this persistent problem. 

Her doctoral research explored ways to help survivors of human trafficking reintegrate into the community. Their key needs include long-term housing, financial support, legal assistance, and better access to health care. 

Dr. Ernewein says many survivors were trafficked as children, often through familial connections. She says too many survivors are stigmatized, complicating their recovery. 

Dr. Ernewein is advocating for more trauma-informed training among professionals in child welfare, law enforcement, and health care. She’s also working to expand education among families about internet crimes against children. 

If you—or someone you know—needs help or wishes to report trafficking, here are 24/7 confidential resources: 

National Human Trafficking Hotline 
Phone: 1‑888‑373‑7888 
Text: HELP → 233733 (“BEFREE”) 
TTY (hearing impaired): 711 
Email: help@humantraffickinghotline.org 
Live Chat: via humantraffickinghotline.org 

Child Abuse &amp; Exploitation Specific Hotlines: 
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1‑800‑422‑4453 
National Center for Missing &amp; Exploited Children: 1‑800‑843‑5678 or report online at Cybertipline.org [youth.gov] 

Florida-specific Support 
Florida Abuse Hotline (for children/vulnerable adults): 1‑800‑96‑ABUSE (1‑800‑962‑2873) [myflfamilies.com], [floridahealth.gov] 
Florida Human Trafficking Reporting Line: 1‑855‑FLA‑SAFE (1‑855‑352‑7233) [djj.state.fl.us], [floridahealth.gov] 
Office of Human Trafficking Intervention (FL Dept. Juvenile Justice): (850) 717‑2714 [djj.state.fl.us] 

Just a reminder: Our guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official views, policies, or positions of the Florida Institute for Child Welfare. 

Tune in and subscribe to our Child Welfare podcast at http://FICW.FSU.EDU/PODCAST 

The Florida Institute for Child Welfare seeks to promote safety, permanency, and well-being among children and families within the child welfare system. Learn more about our research and professional development programs at http://FICW.FSU.EDU 

Connect with us on social media: @FSUChildWelfare 
http://Facebook.com/FSUChildWelfare 
http://Instagram.com/FSUChildWelfare 
http://Twitter.com/FSUChildWelfare 
http://LinkedIn.com/company/FSUChildWelfare 

Host:  Lauren Herod 
Producer: David Heller 
Sound Engineer/Editor: Brantley Jones</description>

Content & Support Disclaimer: This episode features in-depth discussion of human trafficking involving children and young adults. While essential for awareness, some details may be distressing or triggering. Listener discretion is strongly advised. 

In this episode, Dr. Charrita Ernewein, assistant professor at the University of Tampa and director of community education for the ⁠FREE Network⁠, joins host Lauren Herod to discuss efforts to prevent human trafficking in Florida. As a destination state, Florida ranks among the highest in the nation in human trafficking rates, according to a ⁠2024 state report⁠. 

In her role at the FREE Network, Dr. Ernewein focuses on human trafficking education, advocacy, and collaboration. She works to bring together organizations, including law enforcement and child welfare agencies, to address this persistent problem. 

Her doctoral research explored ways to help survivors of human trafficking reintegrate into the community. Their key needs include long-term housing, financial support, legal assistance, and better access to health care. 

Dr. Ernewein says many survivors were trafficked as children, often through familial connections. She says too many survivors are stigmatized, complicating their recovery. 

Dr. Ernewein is advocating for more trauma-informed training among professionals in child welfare, law enforcement, and health care. She’s also working to expand education among families about internet crimes against children. 

If you—or someone you know—needs help or wishes to report trafficking, here are 24/7 confidential resources: 

National Human Trafficking Hotline 
Phone: 1‑888‑373‑7888 
Text: HELP → 233733 (“BEFREE”) 
TTY (hearing impaired): 711 
Email: help@humantraffickinghotline.org 
Live Chat: via humantraffickinghotline.org 

Child Abuse & Exploitation Specific Hotlines: 
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1‑800‑422‑4453 
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: 1‑800‑843‑5678 or report online at Cybertipline.org [youth.gov] 

Florida-specific Support 
Florida Abuse Hotline (for children/vulnerable adults): 1‑800‑96‑ABUSE (1‑800‑962‑2873) [myflfamilies.com], [floridahealth.gov] 
Florida Human Trafficking Reporting Line: 1‑855‑FLA‑SAFE (1‑855‑352‑7233) [djj.state.fl.us], [floridahealth.gov] 
Office of Human Trafficking Intervention (FL Dept. Juvenile Justice): (850) 717‑2714 [djj.state.fl.us] 

Just a reminder: Our guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official views, policies, or positions of the Florida Institute for Child Welfare. 

Tune in and subscribe to our Child Welfare podcast at http://FICW.FSU.EDU/PODCAST 

The Florida Institute for Child Welfare seeks to promote safety, permanency, and well-being among children and families within the child welfare system. Learn more about our research and professional development programs at http://FICW.FSU.EDU 

Connect with us on social media: @FSUChildWelfare 
http://Facebook.com/FSUChildWelfare 
http://Instagram.com/FSUChildWelfare 
http://Twitter.com/FSUChildWelfare 
http://LinkedIn.com/company/FSUChildWelfare 

Host:  Lauren Herod 
Producer: David Heller 
Sound Engineer/Editor: Brantley Jones

Building Systems of Hope: E1 with Dr. Charrita Ernewein

<description>Join us for a conversation about the complicated relationship between poverty and neglect, and how new research aims to disentangle them to improve the well-being of families. Experts Clare Anderson and Luke Waldo discuss the importance of shifting support for parents to a prevention approach and offer data-informed suggestions for best practices.  </description>

Join us for a conversation about the complicated …

Join us for a conversation about the complicated relationship between poverty and neglect, and how new research aims to disentangle them to improve the well-being of families. Experts Clare Anderson and Luke Waldo discuss the importance of shifting support for parents to a prevention approach and offer data-informed suggestions for best practices.  

S7E7 - Prevention

<description>Researcher Elizabeth Curley discusses novel interventions for supporting parents and caregivers during incarceration, such as the recently developed INTER program, in this episode. </description>

Researcher Elizabeth Curley discusses novel inter…

Researcher Elizabeth Curley discusses novel interventions for supporting parents and caregivers during incarceration, such as the recently developed INTER program, in this episode. 

S7E6 - Interventions with Incarcerated Parents

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