Despite the pervasiveness of child trafficking in the United States, many communities aren’t aware of the scope of the issue. Here in Colorado, the University of Colorado’s Kempe Center is recognized as a leader in the fight against child abuse, and they are important voices in the global conversation around identifying and ending child trafficking. By committing to responding, treating and preventing all forms of child abuse and neglect, medical professionals can make a difference in this crucial effort.

To shed light on these realities and provide insight into how we can all play a part, we are joined by Denise Abdoo, PhD, CPNP., who specializes in child abuse neglect at Children’s Hospital Colorado. She is an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, as well as a member of the Kempe Center’s facility.   

Some highlights from this episode include: 

• The current state of child trafficking nationally and globally 
• The work the Kempe Center is doing to help combat child abuse 
• The reasons why child trafficking is under reported 
• Ways the medical community can provide both physical and mental health care 

For more information on Children’s Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org.