Protecting Our Children: Disability and the Risk of Human Trafficking

This webinar, co-hosted by Sakeenah Canada and SMILE Canada, is designed specifically for parents of children with disabilities. The session aims to raise awareness about how children and youth with disabilities can be at higher risk of exploitation and human trafficking, and how parents can recognize red flags, build protective factors, and advocate for safety and support.

Speakers:

Parents will gain insight from frontline experts working in crisis response and trauma-informed care, and will leave with practical knowledge, prevention strategies, and community resources to help safeguard their children.

1. Rasha Sportello - Coordinator, Peel Crisis Capacity Network. BSW, RSW
2. Sumayyah Mahmood - Anti-Human Trafficking and Education Program Coordinator, Sakeenah Canada
3. Samantha MacNeill - Nurse Advisor, Peel Anti-Human Sex Trafficking Program. RN, BScN, SANE