According to the National Foster Youth Institute, it is estimated that 60 percent of child sex trafficking victims have a history in the child welfare system and in some areas that number may be higher.

Predators look for those who are vulnerable and often foster youth fall into that category.

It is important for parents to know:

- A general understanding of trafficking and terms.

- What makes a child vulnerable and especially foster children?

- How and what to educate your foster child about predators.

- How to recognize if your foster child is being targeted.

Workshop led by Deena Murray.

Deena Murray is part of the Million Kids team and consults in the areas of development, events, operations and trainings. Deena has been a foster parent for four Southern California counties, taking in over 20 youth, and is especially known for working with high-risk teens. She, and her husband, ended up adopting twelve of the children they fostered. Deena has a significant history in conducting research and providing outreach to support families and victims who have been exploited through sex trafficking, sextortion, social media exploitation and child pornography. She is well versed in the grooming and exploitation process involved in luring in children and teens. Deena’s primary area of research is staying current with the latest apps, video games and sites used by teens and how they communicate with others as well as a global perspective on human trafficking. Deena is an accomplished presenter, especially for parents and grandparents, who are concerned about high-risk activities within the family unit. She has developed and presented at workshops, conferences and public events across the U.S. With her blend of information and facts, mixed with real life stories, her workshops are a must for anyone wanting to learn more about the prevention of human trafficking.