LEWISTON — America’s growing child sex slavery problem will be explored at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at Lifetree Café, 1919 Lisbon Road.

The program, “Child Sex Slaves: America’s Disturbing Secret,” features a filmed interview with Pat McCalla, assistant producer of “Branded,” a documentary educating viewers about child exploitation in North America.

“Child sex slavery has always been around, but it’s really exploding in our country right now,” McCalla says. “The average age of these children is 13 years old. That’s the average, which means there are kids who are even younger.”

During the program, participants will learn how the growing child sex industry seduces children into the sex trade, the devastating results and how to encourage children to stay safe.

Admission to the 60-minute event is free.

Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting.

FMI: 207-783-3316, [email protected].