Despite the pervasiveness of child trafficking in the United States, many communities aren’t aware of the scope of the issue, according to a recent episode of Charting Pediatrics: The Fight Against Child Trafficking (S8 E7).
Released on October 8, 2024, this episode featured Dr. Denise Abdoo, a specialist in child maltreatment at Children’s Hospital Colorado, and The Kempe Center’s Child Protection Team, who discussed the current state of child trafficking nationally and globally. Dr. Abdoo also touches on the work The Kempe Center is doing to help combat child abuse and the reasons why child trafficking is under-reported.
Since December 9, 2024, the episode has been downloaded 1,567 times from 49 countries, making it one of the most successful episodes of Charting Pediatrics. This number is projected to increase and is a testament to the importance of raising awareness about child trafficking and the work that is being done to combat it. Listen to the episode of Charting Pediatrics featuring Dr. Denise Abdoo here.
Here are some key takeaways from the episode:
- Child trafficking is a pervasive problem in the United States and around the world.
- Many communities are not aware of the scope of the issue.
- The Kempe Center is a leader in the fight against child abuse and child trafficking.
- Medical professionals can play a role in identifying and ending child trafficking by providing both physical and mental health care.
If you are interested in learning more about child trafficking, you can visit the website of Children’s Hospital Colorado at childrenscolorado.org.
