Why Kids Run: The Foster Care to Trafficking Pipeline

In this episode of One in Ten, host Teresa Huizar speaks with Arturo Garcia, a doctoral researcher at the University of South Florida, about child sex trafficking and its intersection with foster care. They delve into the factors contributing to child sex trafficking, the vulnerabilities tied to foster care, and the reasons why children run away from safe environments. Garcia discusses his research on behavioral analysis and its application in understanding and mitigating these issues. The conversation highlights the importance of multidisciplinary approaches and interventions, as well as the need for systemic changes and better connectivity among support services. Topics in this episode00:00 Introduction to the Episode01:21 Meet Arturo Garcia01:38 Arturo's Journey into Child Welfare03:13 Understanding Scoping Reviews04:42 Prevention vs. Intervention in Child Trafficking06:42 Behavior Analysis in Child Welfare15:11 Multidisciplinary Approaches18:17 Challenges in Foster Care22:54 Behavioral Insights on Running Away31:42 Arturo's Wishes for Child Welfare36:51 Conclusion and Future WorkSupport the showDid you like this episode? Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.