Central Missouri Stop Human Trafficking Coalition (CMSHTC)

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Central Missouri Stop Human Trafficking Coalition (CMSHTC) Our mission: To end & prevent forced labor & sexual exploitation of innocent children, women and men.

🗓️ Wednesday, November 11, 2026🕣 8:30 PM Eastern, 5:30 PM Pacific💻 Free Zoom live event📝 Registration required: https://...
10/31/2026

🗓️ Wednesday, November 11, 2026
🕣 8:30 PM Eastern, 5:30 PM Pacific
💻 Free Zoom live event
📝 Registration required: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Sdsu4mVxSkq8zC0nuUM7sw

THE HIDDEN WORLD OF TWEENS AND TEENS ON DEVICES
Featuring Officer Gomez!

We may think we know what children are doing online. But how much of their world do we actually see?
Few people have witnessed that world as closely as David “Officer Gomez” Gomez!
With more than 15 years of experience as a School Resource Officer, Gomez has built relationships with students, heard their stories, helped locate missing children, and assisted in investigations involving online predators.

He has seen firsthand what kids are facing online, often long before parents or schools ever hear about it. From hidden Snapchat vaults and AI boyfriends to Roblox grooming rings and the latest sextortion scams, he’s been in the trenches with students every single day.

He knows what kids may be hiding, the pressures they face, and what adults often miss.

But this conversation goes beyond online dangers. Officer Gomez brings a unique perspective shaped by years in school hallways, classrooms, and counselors’ offices. His firsthand experiences offer valuable insight into the challenges children face and what families can do to better protect and support them.

Join us for a thoughtful and candid conversation that will affirm the concerns of some parents while encouraging others to take a closer look at the platforms and devices we allow into our children’s lives. Whether you’re navigating these challenges now or making decisions about when and how to introduce technology, this is a conversation worth having.

🗓️ Wednesday, November 11, 2026
🕣 8:30 PM Eastern, 5:30 PM Pacific
💻 Free Zoom live event
📝 Registration required: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Sdsu4mVxSkq8zC0nuUM7sw

10/30/2026

A new online friendship can be difficult for parents and trusted adults to understand, especially when they can’t see what’s happening on the other side of the screen.

Look for changes such as:

⚠️ Becoming more secretive about online activity

⚠️ Withdrawing from family or friends

⚠️ Spending more time isolated or alone

These changes don’t necessarily mean trafficking is occurring, but they can be signs that a teen may need support.

Watch Carter’s Story to see how digital recruitment can unfold, and share it with a teen, parent, or trusted adult. Find it at the link in our comments.

10/28/2026
“Are our polices in place to protect the people or the system?”
10/28/2026

“Are our polices in place to protect the people or the system?”

“98% of the victims that ask for help from the criminal justice system regrets it.”
10/28/2026

“98% of the victims that ask for help from the criminal justice system regrets it.”

“We have to change how we interview and we have to have forensic interviews centers for everyone, not just children~ Rus...
10/28/2026

“We have to change how we interview and we have to have forensic interviews centers for everyone, not just children~ Russ Strand, Anti-Human Trafficking Conference.

10/28/2026

“If you could stand in someone’s shoes, hear what they hear, feel what they feel, would you be kinder?” ~ Russ Strand at the Anti-Human Trafficking Conference.

“We have to put the human back in human trafficking and stop treating victims like projects.” ~ Russ Strand at the Anti-...
10/28/2026

“We have to put the human back in human trafficking and stop treating victims like projects.” ~ Russ Strand at the Anti-Human Trafficking Conference.

🔴 WE’RE LIVE at the Empowering Our Community Anti-Human Trafficking Conference!We’re kicking off today with Charlie Lame...
10/28/2026

🔴 WE’RE LIVE at the Empowering Our Community Anti-Human Trafficking Conference!

We’re kicking off today with Charlie Lamento presenting on “Why Training Matters.”

Recognizing human trafficking takes awareness, knowledge, and the ability to recognize the signs. Training empowers professionals and community members to respond effectively, identify potential victims, and help connect them with resources and support.

Together, we’re building a stronger, more informed response to human trafficking across Missouri! 💙

𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 - 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐎, 𝐉𝐃 (𝐉𝐔𝐃𝐫)👉 Registration Link: https://muext.us/EOC26
10/23/2026

𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 - 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐎, 𝐉𝐃 (𝐉𝐔𝐃𝐫)

👉 Registration Link: https://muext.us/EOC26

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Mail Only: 503 E Nifong Boulevard , Suite H, PMB 206
Columbia, MO
65201

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