The Bend Sessions: Washington County Anti-Trafficking Advocates

The Bend Sessions: West Bend’s Free Community Lecture Series August – November 2026 WENDY SMITH WASHINGTON COUNTY ANTI-TRAFFICKING ADVOCATES As the Case Unfolds: A Sextortion Scam in Real Time Presented by Washington County Anti-Trafficking Advocates (WCATA), this free community education event will walk attendees through how sextortion scams unfold, the tactics offenders use, and how we can better support young people. Washington County Anti-Trafficking Advocates (WCATA) is a Hartford-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preventing sexual exploitation through education and to supporting survivors and their families through advocacy and resources. WCATA presents programs throughout southeastern Wisconsin to raise awareness that human trafficking and sextortion aren’t problems confined to big cities — they’re happening in communities like ours. This program will offer practical information on recognizing the warning signs and protecting families in the digital age. Joined by the Washington County Sheriff’s Department and West Bend Police Department The Bend Sessions Community Lecture Series runs from August 10th through November 24th and is a FREE event open to the public. No ticket or registration required. Learn about each lecture by visiting https://shows.thebendwi.org/speaker-series