Unseen Threads: How Trafficking Connects to Your Screen
Explore how human trafficking is woven into online spaces and what you can do to recognize and prevent digital exploitation.
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About this event
- Event lasts 1 hour
In today’s hyperconnected world, trafficking doesn’t just happen in person—it happens through screens. From gaming platforms and social media to messaging apps and livestreams, traffickers are increasingly leveraging digital spaces to recruit, groom, and exploit youth in covert and evolving ways.
This engaging and eye-opening training unpacks the intersection of technology and human trafficking, with a focus on online recruitment tactics, manipulation methods, and prevention strategies that resonate in both real life and virtual environments. Participants will explore how traffickers build trust, exploit vulnerabilities, and operate in plain sight—often behind a screen name or direct message.
Whether you're an educator, caregiver, advocate, or community leader, this session will deepen your understanding of trafficking’s digital reach and equip you with practical tools to recognize red flags, intervene early, and prevent online exploitation before it starts.
Frequently asked questions
This training is designed for educators, parents and caregivers, youth-serving professionals, community advocates, and anyone looking to understand and prevent online exploitation. No prior experience or background in trafficking prevention is required.
Participants will learn how traffickers use the internet to recruit and exploit youth, the tactics they use to build trust, and practical strategies to prevent online exploitation. You'll gain tools to spot indicators and respond safely and effectively.
This session is intended for adults who support or engage with youth. It may include sensitive content and real-world scenarios that are best suited for adult audiences.
The training is approximately one hour, including time for a Q&A and discussion.
The link to the training will be emailed to you two days before the event, and again two hours prior. The session will take place on Microsoft Teams, which may take a few minutes to load—please log in 10 minutes early to get set up.