Recognizing and Responding to Child Trafficking and Online Threats: A Training for the Poarch Creek Indians Community
Event Date:
May 12, 2026
Event Time: 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Event Type: Live In-person
Total CE Credits: 2.0
General Admission: $0 CE Cost: $0
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Description
Overview:
Child trafficking and dangers associated with social media is a growing threat, with predators targeting children and youth every day—online, in schools, and within communities. The Child Trafficking Solutions Project, in partnership with the Poarch Creek Indians Boys and Girls Club, presents this essential training to equip teachers, parents, caregivers, and community members with the knowledge and tools needed to protect children.
Participants will learn to identify common grooming techniques, recognize key warning signs and red flags, and understand how exploitation can occur through social media and online platforms. The training also provides practical strategies for promoting internet safety, increasing awareness, and responding effectively when exploitation is suspected.
Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of their role on the frontlines of prevention, along with actionable tools and resources to help safeguard children and youth—and guidance on where to turn for help when concerns arise.
Workshop 9:30 - 11:30 am followed by a complimentary lunch provided to attendees 11:30 am - 12:00 pm.
Offered in partnership with Poarch Creek Indians Boys and Girls Clubs.
Speaker & Bio
MDT Training Team
Itinerary
Learning Goals
This training is designed to equip staff, parents, caregivers, and community members connected to the Poarch Creek Indians Boys and Girls Club with effective strategies to prevent, identify, and respond to threats impacting children and youth. These threats include social media risks, online grooming and exploitation, and human trafficking.
In this training, participants will learn:
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- How children become victims of trafficking and related crimes, both in-person and online
- The key vulnerabilities and risk factors that increase a child’s likelihood of exploitation
- The critical role of active involvement by staff, parents, and caregivers in teaching children how to stay safe—both online and in everyday situations
- How societal influences, including social media and online predators, contribute to the demand for the commercial exploitation of minors
- Practical tools and resources that staff, families, and communities can use to prevent exploitation and respond quickly when concerns arise
