The Dr. Lois Lee Show

A teenage night out turns into a nightmare when 15-year-old Nancy is trafficked hundreds of miles from home. Her story reveals how easily teenage rebellion and family conflict can be exploited — and how our justice system still fails to see children as victims. Nancy was just a teenager — curious, restless, and searching for independence — when a party with older guys changed her life forever. Ins...

This is Part 2 of Erika’s inspiring two-part story. After surviving years of exploitation, Erika reflects on her time at the Children of the Night shelter home (1992–2017) — and how the love, structure, and care she received there changed the course of her life. Dr. Lois Lee explains what makes the Children of the Night program different from others: it doesn’t just remove youth from danger — it r...

This is Part 1 of Erika’s powerful two-part story. At just 14 years old, Erika was one of nearly 100 girls pulled from the system and called by the FBI to help locate two men who had exploited them. Terrified and unsure who to trust, she nearly lied to protect herself — but with her mother watching, she found the courage to tell the truth. In this first part, Erika shares how she was brought into...

Dr. Lois Lee speaks with Juli, a Children of the Night alumna whose story spans child trafficking, addiction, motherhood, and redemption — a powerful portrait of survival and purpose. At just twelve years old, Juli fled abuse and hitchhiked down California’s I-5 — a desperate act that led her to the doors of Children of the Night. Over the years, she returned again and again: as a teenager seeking...

Dr. Lois Lee speaks with Michele about the court giving Lois custody of Michele and how that changed their lives.   Follow & Support: 🌐 Website: childrenofthenight.org 📲 Facebook & Instagram: @childrenofthenightinc 🕊️ X/Twitter: @COTNight 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast to help us reach more listeners and protect vulnerable children.