Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare
"Compassion & Courage" is a healthcare podcast hosted by professional speaker, Marcus Engel, and his wife, Marvelyne aka The Hotness.
This podcast includes conversations on the leadership topics, we all need: resiliency, finding compassion for ourselves and others, and healthcare trends. There are lots of interviews with docs, nurses, experts, patients, and folks in the field up to their ears doing the work… and finding the balance.
Marcus is a speaker, consultant, professor, and the author of “The Other End of the Stethoscope” and “I’m Here: Compassionate Communication in Patient Care,” two texts that are often used by hospitals and nursing schools.
"Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare" is a Marcus Engel podcast and the views expressed are entirely his own.
Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare
Unveiling the Hidden Crisis of Child Trafficking with Erin Williamson LCSW, MPA
In this episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus Engel and co-host Marvelyne Engel talk with Erin Williamson, an LCSW specializing in child trafficking. They discuss the complexities of child trafficking, the hidden nature of victims, and the importance of prevention education. Erin shares insights on how traffickers exploit vulnerabilities in youth, the role of technology in modern trafficking, and the significance of community support. The conversation emphasizes the need for open communication between parents and children, the importance of healthy relationships, and the resources available for those affected by trafficking. Erin also highlights the necessity of self-care for those working in this field and encourages listeners to seek support if they have experienced trauma.
Resources for you:
- More communication tips and resources for how to cultivate compassion: https://marcusengel.com/freeresources/
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- Connect with Erin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-williamson-5b88b58b/
- Learn more about Love146: www.love146.org
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About Erin Williamson:
Erin Williamson serves as the Chief Programs & Strategy Officer for Love146. She is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and operation of Love146’s US Survivor Care and Prevention Education programs. Erin has over 20 years of direct service, program management, and applied research experience in the fields of social service and criminal justice, with particular expertise in the areas of human trafficking and child sexual exploitation. She has a Masters in Public Administration and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Erin also sits on the US Department of Health and Human Services National Advisory Committee on the Sex Trafficking of Children & Youth in the United States.
Date: 12/15/2025
Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare
Episode number and title: Episode 176 – Unveiling the Hidden Crisis of Child Trafficking with Erin Williamson LCSW, MPA