Speaker Series Feb 2026

Feb. 17, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET | Virtual

Part Two of the series: Children’s Advocacy Center of Suffolk County 

Topic: The Identification & Trauma-Informed Engagement of LGBTQ+ Youth At-Risk of Exploitation

Speakers:
Sheelah Gobar, MS
SEEN Program Manager
Sophie Jordan
CSEC Prevention and Intervention Specialist

LGBTQ+ youth at high risk or commercially sexually exploited face unique challenges when trying to access support. In this training, the CAC’s Support to End Exploitation Now (SEEN) team will discuss how providers can create physically and emotionally safe spaces for youth, as defined by youth. Participants will identify strategies for engaging with and empowering LGBTQ+ youth. 

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“Grand rounds” for integrated behavioral health care, community health, and human services. Our free, monthly lecture and discussion series features guest speakers who are content area experts and leaders in the field on current and emerging trends and healthcare practices.

About Children’s Advocacy Center of Suffolk County: The Children’s Advocacy Center of Suffolk County is Suffolk County’s only not-for-profit organization that coordinates the efforts of child protection, law enforcement, prosecutors, advocates, medical and mental health experts under one roof. 
Learn more about the Children’s Advocacy Center of Suffolk County