A.I. is the latest technology to turn our world upside down.  Technology itself, is neither good or bad but how the user chooses to engage it. That is certainly true of Artificial Intelligence. A.I. is basically machine

There are many good applications for AI. in the .world of combating sex and labor trafficking. There are several quality organizations that have invested in information consolidation and data analysis to identify and and analyze online commercial sex ads to reveal whether or it is related to human trafficking.  The same processes are effective in analyzing dark web ads or postings that may be related to CSAM (Child Sexual abuse Materials.). These capabilities could greatly increase the effectiveness for law enforcement in identifying and rescuing potential victims of trafficking or CSAM.

However, there is a down side to A.I. in crime fighting especially in crimes related to elder abuse, sextortion, and social media exploitation of our kids. One of the

America has just come through one of the most contentious elections in history.

Thanks to A.I. and 24 hour news cycles all of us have been bombarded with mud-slinging, outrageous promises and things that most of us realize just cannot be true.  We hear about misinformation and disinformation, and promises of doom and gloom if the other side wins.

Regardless or not on if your candidate won, this is an important time to remind yourself and share with your

We look at key behaviors that will put the control back into our lives and give us the power

Million Kids wants to recognize Bob Mauger, Corona Norco Unified named California Teacher of the Year.  Mr. Mauger is a high school Career and Technical Education Transportation Automotive Teacher at Corona High

With elections come ads - everywhere.  TV, Social Media, Radio, yard signs, even trailing behind an airplane in the sky.  There is no escape.  So many ads are negative, name calling, disinformation, misinformation and let's

Here are some examples:

You have a finite time in life- Use it wisely

You will always have choices - even if it is no choice

Money that you don't own, is money you will not appreciate.

You are responsible for your own happiness - no one else. 

There will always be change in life-accept what you can and let go of the rest.

Challenges in life are what makes you grow as a person.

Gratitude is the greatest gift of all - the most reliable source of strength.

 A QUOTE FROM GEORGE ELIOT

 IT IS NEVER TO LATE TO BE WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE BEEN!

Online scams affect every one of us, however, some of the saddest and fastest growing crimes in the U.S.

There are many contributing factors.  Almost everyone, including Grandma and Grandpa have online devices where they can be reached by total strangers all hours of the day and night.  The year 2023 resulted in many third world countries receiving 5g high speed internet which gives immediate access to literally billions of people

We explore the world of online scams that exploit

If you or someone you know is a victim of an online scam, STOP all communication immediately.  Ask for help from a third party you trust. Never – ever give money to someone you meet online, regardless of how much they might care for them or you believe their story.  Save all communications and if there is potential threat or blackmail, take the communications to your local

Lately, it seems nearly every hour we hear about how A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) is affecting our lives.  Trying to comprehend what that means to all of us on our day to day lives, and more important, how to protect our children while preparing them to live in a digitally altered world, could be one of the great challenges of all time. 

This week we will look at several cases where kids have been sextorted by digitally manipulated images.  We will explore the "Nudify" Websites used by application developers and the big tech companies to undress and

Artificial Intelligence will have many benefits in our lives.  However, no one can predict the down side such as receiving a blackmail letter asking for thousands

All of us are in denial about something.  Maybe we don't believe the scale when we weigh in, we are sure we made more money than we spent last year, or our kids

Denial is often a coping mechanism for victims of human trafficking or online social media exploitation.  The victims will often rationalize that it was their actions that resulted in violence or punishment, or being blackmailed. 

The most concerning denial is when leaders, legislators, and politicians create bills based on denial of reality or make promises they know they will never keep.  Our society is in the middle of an election season where we are faced with promises and claims we all know just could not be true.  And yet they are delivered with a straight face and seeming sincerity.  Is it denial or is it dishonesty or is it disingenuous? 

One of the greatest challenges to this young generation is how to discern what is true.  Raising children to be able to identify and verbalize their values is one of the greatest callings of all time. Being able to delineate between

The weather is hot, the political conventions are

In a recent conversation with a long-time friend, we

Over the past 25 years our world has moved from 24-7 news cycles, to artificial intelligence modifying texts, tweets, press releases and live interviews to persuade us to believe what they are selling.  The challenge is how to prepare this generation of young people to be able to listen to millions of outside input

Million Kids has been combating sex and labor trafficking in Southern California for many years. 

There are many factors driving this increase of

Recently, Senator Shannon Grove tried to get support for

Opal Singleton, Host of Exploited: Crimes and Technology shares with the audience about the many different types of sex and labor trafficking cases in Riverside County. These include family trafficking, female recruitment, gang trafficking, a pimp that recruited 28 minors from Moreno

Million Kids has been combating sex and labor trafficking in Southern California for many years. People often ask us if it is getting better or worse.  The answer is clear.  Human trafficking and online exploitation are more prolific, more violent, and more egregious than we have ever seen it.

How does a person end up as a victim of trafficking?

Seduced, Groomed and Recruited

            Gang Trafficking

            Pimp/Bottom Girl Trafficking

            Family Trafficking

            Some businesses are more prone than others i.e. trucking. 

Also Foreign National Trafficking - People from other countries  who are forced into trafficking once they arrive in the U.S.

Examples:

Massage parlors, skin care, aroma therapy

            Drop Houses, illegal pot grows

            Forced Marriage

            Domestic Servitude