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

Westcoast Children’s Clinic

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Epizode 3

Najnovija 15.07.2026

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.

Epizode

Traumas, Triggers, and Turning Points: Helping Youth Shift Out of Survival Mode 15.07.2026 39min

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 reactions are often adaptations to past harm, not simply defiance or disrespect. We also talk about what caregivers may feel as they navigate their own emotions and responses in these difficult moments. Most importantly, we offer practical tools for interrupting trauma cycles and creating small turning points that move youth toward safety, connection, and healing.
What is CSEC and How Does it Happen? 15.06.2026 48min

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 realities of exploitation and how prevention begins with awareness. Later in the episode, we answer common caregiver questions about trafficking, online safety, and warning signs. We also discuss what to do if you are concerned about a child in your life.
Podcast Guests and Bios 10.06.2026 8min

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 impacts youth, families, and communities. This episode serves as a companion to the series and highlights the voices, knowledge, and lived and professional experience that helped shape these important conversations.