Domestic Sex Trafficking of Youth During COVID-19: Parents and Prevention Virtual Workshop

Posted On Wednesday January 26, 2022

Victim Services of Durham Region invites parents and guardians to the Domestic Sex Trafficking of Youth During COVID-19: Parents and Prevention Virtual Workshop. This workshop is taking place on Thursday, January 26 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m, online via Zoom. Registration is required.

This online workshop will empower caregivers and community members with psycho-education on human trafficking to prevent youth from being trafficked. 

In this seminar, parents and guardians will:

  • Understand how human trafficking occurs in Durham Region
  • Learn how youth can be recruited and lured in
  • Learn how COVID-19 has increased youth vulnerability 
  • Understand what makes youth vulnerable
  • Learn how to identify if youth are being trafficked
  • Understand what online safety is and how to implement it
  • Learn how to speak to youth about this topic
  • Hear from a survivor
  • Hear from a parent of a survivor

To register for this virtual workshop, please visit the link here: tinyurl.com/PPNJan