SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., Aug. 7 (Inland Empire News Online) — The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is scheduled to host a free talk for teens and parents about human trafficking on Saturday, Aug. 22, in San Bernardino.
The Teen Human-Trafficking Awareness Talk is set for 8 to 11 a.m. at Sheriff’s Headquarters, 655 E. 3rd St. The department’s event information says the program will cover human trafficking, grooming, online activity and exploitation.
What the talk will cover
Human trafficking involves exploiting people through force, fraud or coercion. Grooming can include efforts to build trust or control before exploitation occurs. The department says guest speakers will discuss the dangers of these practices and how families can recognize possible signs of trafficking.
The event is aimed at helping parents and teens understand risks connected to online activity and exploitation. The department has not publicly identified the guest speakers in the event information available for this announcement.
No specific criminal case, suspect or investigation is identified as being connected to the talk. The event is an education and prevention program.
Registration and location
Registration is free. The event information lists Jennifer Valencia as the contact for registration and additional information at jevalencia@sbcsd.org or 909-387-3702.
The announcement does not state whether registration is required, set a registration deadline or provide details about parking, accessibility or an agenda.
Local resources
The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office lists the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888. Its human-trafficking resource page also identifies victim-services centers in San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Joshua Tree, Victorville and at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center.
The hotline is a resource for people seeking help or information about possible human trafficking. Anyone facing an immediate danger should call 911.
