Season 1
Episode 10-The Debate – Is Poverty Neglect?
Episode 10: The Debate – Is Poverty Neglect? In this thought-provoking episode of The Forgotten Trail Podcast , we dive into one of the most controversial issues in child welfare: Is poverty neglect? Too often, struggling fam...
Episode 9-The Silent Crisis: Elder Abuse in America
In this eye-opening episode of The Forgotten Trail Podcast , we uncover the harsh reality of elder abuse in America—an often overlooked crisis affecting some of society’s most vulnerable members. From neglect in nursing homes...
Episode 8-Gabriel Fernandez: System failures in the foster care syste…
In this heartbreaking episode of The Forgotten Trail Podcast , we dive into the tragic story of Gabriel Fernandez, an eight-year-old boy whose horrifying abuse and eventual death in 2013 exposed deep failures in the child wel...
Episode 7-Indian Boarding Schools-Trauma Through Forced Seperation
For decades, Native children were taken from their families and placed in Indian boarding schools under the guise of assimilation. These institutions stripped them of their culture, language, and identity, leaving behind a le...
Epiosde 6-The Devonte Hart Case – Failed Interventions in the System
Podcast Episode Description: In Episode 6 of The Forgotten Trail Podcast , we uncover the tragic story of the Devonte Hart case—a chilling example of how systemic failures in child welfare can lead to devastating consequences...
Episode 5-Elian Gonzalez: When Politics Meets Child Welfare"
Podcast Episode Description: In Episode 5, Elian Gonzalez: When Politics Meets Child Welfare , we dive into the international custody battle that captivated the world in the year 2000. This episode explores how the story of a...
Episode 4 The "Baby Veronica Case" Involving the Indian Child Welfare…
Podcast Episode Short Description: In this episode, we unravel the emotional and legally significant Baby Veronica Case , a landmark custody battle that tested the boundaries of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). Join us as...
Episode 3 The "Baby Richard" Custody Case and the Best Interest of th…
Episode Title: The Baby Richardson Custody Case In this episode of The Forgotten Trail , we dive into the gripping story of the Baby Richardson custody case—a legal battle that captured the nation’s attention. Explore the com...
Episode-2 Mary Ellen Wilson Case – The First reported Child Abuse Ca…
Episode Description: In this episode of The Forgotten Trail , we uncover the harrowing story of Mary Ellen Wilson, a little girl whose suffering in 19th-century New York City exposed a shocking lack of child protection laws. ...
Episode 1 Introduction – My Journey in Social Work and Tribal Child W…
Welcome to The Forgotten Trail , where we uncover the challenges, triumphs, and lessons of child welfare and preventative care. I’m Damion, sharing my journey from Tribal child welfare investigator to preventative care advoca...