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Nia Bodrick joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to discuss human trafficking and online exploitation. They describe the scope of the problem, who is most at risk and how social media and online gaming have changed the way predators target kids. Hear about early warning signs parents should watch for, along with practical steps to keep kids safe online and in real life. Also learn what to do if you suspect a child—your own or someone in your community—might be at risk, including where to turn for help.
(For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.)
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 Nia Bodrick, MD, MPH, FAAPDr. Dr. Nia Bodrick is a nationally recognized, board-certified General Pediatrician at Children’s National Hospital at the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC) and associate professor of pediatrics at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, DC. She serves as Co-Executive Director of the DC-based Early Childhood Innovation Network and is Past President of the District of Columbia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. In 2024, Dr. Bodrick was named an Aspen Institute Ascend Fellow. In 2025, she was selected as an Aspen IDEAS Health Fellow. She is committed to ensuring healthy outcomes for children and their families—particularly in historically marginalized communities. With nearly 15 years of experience, she brings critical expertise in early childhood mental health, childhood obesity prevention and community resilience building.
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Music credits:
Theme music composed by Doug Nagel.
The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and not necessarily those of the American Academy of Pediatrics.