As Lauren says again and again, if you want to see less human trafficking in the USA, start by surrounding vulnerable families while children are young. The majority of domestic trafficking cases involve children who have aged out of or who have interacted with the U.S. foster system.
Lauren was eager to interview Sarah because of her extensive experience in family advocacy. This conversation turned vulnerable and introspective quickly, as Sarah and Lauren both shared their journeys of waking up to their own misunderstandings about what children need to thrive, as well as their grief over the lack of evolution and learning within the American church.
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Episode Highlights
Intro to Sarah and her work (2:48)
The U.S. justice system is failing families (11:07)
A human-centered approach to poverty (14:06)
Humanizing the hurt within the system (22:03)
A call for faith communities to protect families (25:56)
Ethically portraying the stories of vulnerable families (29:16)
Sarah’s experience as a CASA volunteer (37:59)
Child protection versus family preservation (41:49)
How to take action today (50:30)
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