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Breaking the Silence: Magnifying the Voices of Survivors Through Education, Relationships, and Community

Breaking the Silence: Magnifying the Voices of Survivors Through Education, Relationships, and Community
This podcast focuses on the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), providing real conversations to educate and empower caregivers, professionals, and community members. Created by Westcoast Children's Clinic and funded by California Department of Social Services, it aims to equip listeners with knowledge and tools to recognize, prevent, and respond to child exploitation. Episodes feature members of the CSEC Training Team, community members, and advocates discussing this difficult but important topic. The show emphasizes that education is a powerful tool in prevention and intervention.
Episodes

From the Front Lines: What Caregivers are Saying
In this episode, we center the voices of caregivers who are walking alongside youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation. Joined by Bianca Hill and Shenelle Jackson, we share real questions, reflections, and stories from parents, foster parents, relatives, and guardians navigating this journey every day. These caregiver experiences are honest, complex, and often filled with both love and unc

Traumas, Triggers, and Turning Points: Helping Youth Shift Out of Survival Mode
In this episode, we explore the trauma responses youth may show when they are operating in survival mode. Joined by Bianca Hill and Alicia Wilson, CSEC Training Associates and Clinical Supervisors at WestCoast Children’s Clinic, we discuss behaviors like shutdowns, blow-ups, lying, running, and irritability through a trauma-informed lens. This conversation helps caregivers understand that these re

What is CSEC and How Does it Happen?
In this foundational episode, we explore what Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children, or CSEC, is and how it happens. Joined by experts Skyler Larkin, Shenelle Jackson, and Bianca Hill, we break down what exploitation can look like, who may be vulnerable, and how traffickers often operate. This conversation is designed to help caregivers, providers, and community members better understand the

Podcast Guests and Bios
In this episode, we take a moment to introduce the guests featured throughout the podcast series. You’ll learn more about their professional backgrounds, areas of expertise, and the experience they bring to conversations about CSEC, prevention, intervention, caregiving, and healing. Each guest offers a unique perspective that helps deepen our understanding of how commercial sexual exploitation imp
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