Pugh to Host ‘Behind the Screen: How to Protect Your Children from Human Trafficking in a Digital World’

August 11, 2025

WHAT: Human trafficking is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the nation, and children are frequently being victimized right in their own homes, often via the internet. Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) is hosting an event to help parents, grandparents and others in the community learn how to recognize and combat this crime. Parents are encouraged to bring their teenage children to begin these difficult discussions but be aware that this subject matter is not recommended for young children. Members of the public are encouraged, but not required, to register to attend at RepPugh.com/events. 

WHO: Rep. Pugh; Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday; Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce; Tom Mosca, co-chair of the NEPA Task Force against Human Trafficking; and Chaz Balogh with ourrescue.org and handler for Spike, a K9 electronic scent detection dog.  

WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 14, from 6-8 p.m. 

WHERE: Dallas High School, 2030 Conyngham Ave., Dallas.

Please view a video here.