The Forgotten Trail Podcast
Damion
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About This Podcast
The Forgotten Trail: Join us on a thought-provoking journey into the heart of child welfare and preventative care. This podcast delves into the real-world challenges, triumphs, and powerful lessons from my experiences in the field. We'll also explore well-known and overlooked public cases, shedding light on stories shaping our understanding of family, resilience, and the systems meant to protect. Ready to uncover the untold truths? Let's walk this trail together.
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S1E10 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?…
S1E9 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…
S1E8 Episode 8-Gabriel Fernandez: System failures in the foster care system.
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…
S1E7 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…
S1E6 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…
S1E5 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…
S1E4 Episode 4 The "Baby Veronica Case" Involving the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
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…
S1E3 Episode 3 The "Baby Richard" Custody Case and the Best Interest of the Child
Episode Title: The Baby Richardson Custody CaseIn 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…
S1E2 Episode-2 Mary Ellen Wilson Case – The First reported Child Abuse Case in U.S. History
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…
S1E1 Episode 1 Introduction – My Journey in Social Work and Tribal Child Welfare
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…
The Forgotten Trail Podcast
The Forgotten Trail PodcastAre you ready to uncover the hidden stories shaping families and systems across the nation? The Forgotten Trail takes you on a journey into the heart of child welfare and…
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The Forgotten Trail Podcast has published 11 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Documentary, Society & Culture.
The Forgotten Trail Podcast is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 7m.
