Join us for this free online training designed to build awareness and strengthen our collective ability to prevent the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC). We’ll explore the definition of CSEC, risk factors, and signs and symptoms. There will be county-specific breakout sessions where participants will discuss local services, current practices, and prevention strategies. This will be an opportunity to learn, connect, and share resources and approaches across our community.

About our Presenters:

Juana Marquez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience in the field of Child Welfare as a case worker (11) and supervisor (3). She currently supervises the forensic interviewers at Redwood Children Center and is the centers Coordinator, making sure that all partners of the Multidisciplinary team are working together to meet the needs of children and youth who are victims of abuse. In 2025, Juana joined the Human Trafficking Task Force, started leading the CSEC Direct Services Committee, and meets with the California of Social Services to check in with the State on the work we are doing to prevent children from commercial sexual exploitation.

Haley Mears is a child welfare professional with 20 years of experience and currently serves as a Program Manager at Marin County Children & Family Services, overseeing multiple service units and coordinating the CSEC program. She specializes in cross-agency collaboration, child welfare investigations, worker safety, and trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice. A bilingual Spanish-speaking leader, Haley is passionate about equity and serving communities of color through inclusive, community-centered approaches.

Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues who may benefit from attending. We hope to see you there!