Experts shed light on human trafficking and child abuse prevention efforts in the Coachella Valley

In this episode of “The Service Station,” two experts from Barbara Sinatra Children's Center explain the link between child abuse and human trafficking in eastern Riverside County and how traffickers ensnare and deceive their victims. Guests provide prevention tips and services available to children, youth and families in the Coachella Valley. They also discuss the close collaboration between the Center and Children’s Services, a branch of the Department of Public Social Services, to care for children victimized by abuse or maltreatment. Know someone who needs help? Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline anytime at 1-888-373-7888.Don't forget to follow us on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube @RivCoDPSS! Have an idea for an episode? We’re all ears! Email us at [email protected].