In this heartfelt and insightful episode of the Trafficking Free America Podcast, Morgan —a dedicated school counselor and former foster care social worker—shares her unique frontline perspective on identifying and supporting children vulnerable to human trafficking with Executive Director, Oree Freeman Morgan pulls back the curtain on what educators are seeing in schools every day, the systemic limitations they face, and how prevention curriculum and relationships with students can become life-saving tools. This episode is a must-watch for teachers, counselors, social workers, and anyone who wants to understand how trafficking can hide in plain sight. 🔗 Learn more at: https://www.usiaht.org 👇 Timestamps 00:00 – A story of hidden trafficking in plain sight 00:28 – Meet Morgan Hicks, school counselor and former social worker 01:42 – Social work vs. counseling: Two sides of the same fight 04:08 – How schools often see signs before social services do 05:15 – Florida's prevention gaps and mandated reporting challenges 06:06 – Safer, Smarter Kids: A prevention curriculum that works 08:54 – What happens after a student makes a disclosure? 11:01 – The frustrating disconnect between schools and CPS 14:02 – How school transfers can isolate vulnerable kids 16:05 – Vulnerability at home: where trafficking risks begin 18:34 – Signs to look for—even when there's no physical abuse 22:15 – How new students with trauma are (or aren't) identified 28:48 – The power of trusted adults and triangle relationships 33:08 – Personal story: A mom's advocacy for her own child 38:25 – Advice for counselors: Be present, be persistent, be relational 🧡 If you work in schools, social work, child welfare, or simply care about protecting kids—this one's for you. 📢 Subscribe, like, and share this episode to spread awareness. #HumanTrafficking #MorganHicks #SchoolCounselor #TraffickingFreeAmerica #USIAHT #Prevention #ChildProtection #EducationMatters