Elko City Police Department and Children Advocacy Center Detective Cassandra Brainca

In this episode of Community Conversation, host Megan Ray is joined by Detective Cassandra Barainca of the Elko City Police Department and the Great Basin Children’s Advocacy Center to discuss protecting children both in person and online. Topics include: Back-to-school safety, Walking to school and bus stop safety, Online predators, grooming, and social media awareness Emoji codes and online trends parents should know about, Human trafficking awareness, Child sexual abuse prevention, Domestic violence and sexual assault awareness, The Nevada Sex Offender Registry and what parents should know, Recognizing warning signs and how to report concerns, andLocal resources available for children and families. This conversation is designed to educate and empower parents, caregivers, educators, and our community with practical safety tips and resources to help protect children. This episode discusses sensitive topics, including child sexual abuse, online exploitation, human trafficking, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised. Community Conversation is proudly sponsored by Barney Trucking, Gallagher Ford, and Neff’s Diesel Repair & Performance.