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

Westcoast Children’s Clinic

Welcome to Breaking the Silence: Magnifying the Voices of Survivors through Education, Relationships, & Community, a space where we have real, informative, and impactful conversations about the commercial sexual exploitation of children - also known as CSEC. Whether you’re a caregiver, a professional working with youth, or simply someone looking to learn more about this issue, you’re in the right place. This podcast was created by Westcoast Children’s Clinic and funded by California Department of Social Services to educate, equip, and empower caregivers, community members, and professionals with the knowledge and tools to recognize, prevent, and respond to child exploitation. Throughout the episodes, there will be others from our CSEC Training Team joining us as well as community members and advocates. We know that for many, this is an overwhelming and difficult topic. But education is one of the most powerful tools in prevention and intervention. Through these discussions, we want to demystify CSEC, break down the myths, and offer practical, real-world insights so you can be informed and take action where needed. 

Episodes

  1. 23h ago

    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 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.

    48 min

  2. 5d ago

    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 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.

    8 min
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About

Welcome to Breaking the Silence: Magnifying the Voices of Survivors through Education, Relationships, & Community, a space where we have real, informative, and impactful conversations about the commercial sexual exploitation of children - also known as CSEC. Whether you’re a caregiver, a professional working with youth, or simply someone looking to learn more about this issue, you’re in the right place. This podcast was created by Westcoast Children’s Clinic and funded by California Department of Social Services to educate, equip, and empower caregivers, community members, and professionals with the knowledge and tools to recognize, prevent, and respond to child exploitation. Throughout the episodes, there will be others from our CSEC Training Team joining us as well as community members and advocates. We know that for many, this is an overwhelming and difficult topic. But education is one of the most powerful tools in prevention and intervention. Through these discussions, we want to demystify CSEC, break down the myths, and offer practical, real-world insights so you can be informed and take action where needed. 

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