District 202 will share information about social media and human trafficking at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2025, in the Plainfield East High School auditorium, 12001 Naperville Road, Plainfield.
The free program, “How Traffickers Use Social Media,” is presented by District 202’s Plainfield Parent Community Network (PPCN).
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with a provider fair, and the program will start at 7 p.m.
Guest speaker Chris Baker, tattoo artist and owner of Ink180 ministry, will discuss how traffickers use social media to target victims.
Audience members will learn:
The most common apps predators use and how they lure kids
Practical tools for using social media
Tips for having open and honest conversations
Warning signs that your child may be in danger
Where to find local help and support
The program is designed for middle and high school students and parents.
Free pizza will be available while supplies last, so please RSVP to help us plan ahead at https://bit.ly/4hMvyGi.
Every student who attends will also receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a new Apple Watch.
Childcare for preschool through fifth-grade students is available. Please register for childcare when you RSVP.
The presentation will be recorded and posted on the PPCN website at https://plainfieldpcn.org/.
Professional development credits (CEUs and CPDUs) will be available for all certified educators attending this program.
About PPCN
Did you know PPCN launched a new Facebook page? Follow us for parenting resources, event updates and community support: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583347796356
District 202 social workers, special education administrators and counselors formed the PPCN in fall 2016 to support parents with common parenting needs. A committee comprising district administrators, principals, counselors, and community members oversees the PPCN.