Behind the Screen: Human Trafficking in a Digital World

Join us for a day of learning the knowledge and skills needed to identify risk-factors and resources for human trafficking victims in this digital age. Register to attend in-person in the Big Slick Auditorium or virtually via Teams. 

Lunch is included for in-person participants.

The link for virtual options will be sent out closer to the conference.

If you have any questions, please email Lisa Post-Jones at [email protected] or Rachel Whitfield at [email protected]. 

1. identify risk factors associated with human trafficking of children, especially in the digital world. (Knowledge)
2. apply skills to address human trafficking concerns in the pediatric population. (Skill)

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by VTL Center for Professional Development, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Children’s Mercy Kansas City’s Department of Social Work is approved as a provider of contact hours on behalf of the State of Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board. Providership # 10-004.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

Children's Mercy Kansas City reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Children's Mercy Kansas City is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

The Children's Mercy Kansas City Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Children's Mercy Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Lisa Post-Jones, MSN, RN, CPN, SANE-P
Children’s Mercy
Raymore, MO

Activity Coordinator, Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Rachel Whitfield, MSN
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse III
Children's Mercy Hospital
Raymore, MO

Activity Coordinator, Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Seth Sonneville, BCC
Chaplain
Children's Mercy
Kansas City, MO

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Kelly O'Neill, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Education and Professional Development Program Manager
Children's Mercy
Olathe, KS

Nurse Planner

Nothing to disclose

Friday, October 23, 2026