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Digital Exploitation and Trauma Informed Care of Trafficked Youth

Jan 16 (Friday) from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm EST: Digital Exploitation and Trauma Informed Care of Trafficked Youth • Dr. Natasha Jouk, MD, MSc, FAAP, Associate Medical Director, NYU Langone Child Abuse Pediatrics • Dr. Madeline Zito, DO, FAAP, Child Abuse Pediatrician, Maimonides Children’s Hospital This interactive workshop equips professionals with practical, trauma-informed strategies for recognizing and responding to youth who have been exploited or groomed online. Through case-based discussions, participants will explore real-world scenarios involving online trafficking, coercion, sextortion, and digital harm. The session emphasizes a multidisciplinary, survivor-centered approach, safety planning, and linkage to appropriate services. By the end, attendees will feel more confident navigating the complex dynamics of online exploitation and supporting affected youth with compassion and competence. Register Here for Digital Exploitation and Trauma Informed Care of Trafficked Youth