April 1, 2025 3:30 a.m. 

April is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month.

The Douglas County Human Trafficking Task Force along with CHI Mercy Health and the Myrtle Creek Police Department are holding the Teens, Trafficking and Online Predators presentation on April 24th at 6:00 p.m. at the Winston Community Center on Southeast Grape Avenue.

Violence Prevention Program Manager Marion Pearson and MCPD Detective Kevin Taggart will discuss the indicators and dangers of online activity as well as how to respond to predators. Some case studies from online police stings will be shared as well.

The event is free and open to the public. Parental discretion is advised for youth under age 12, due to the topic.

For more information on the Douglas County Human Trafficking Task Force, go to: https://endtraffickingdouglascounty.org/