Did you know that January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month? Since trafficking and child exploitation can happen anywhere to anyone, it is important for education professionals to first understand the basics: knowing how to recognize the warning signs and understanding prevention and intervention strategies.
This webinar will share up-to-date information on:
- Warning signs of possible human trafficking or child exploitation
- A comprehensive approach to working with and educating youth
- Best practices for K-12 educators on how to report and respond to trafficking and exploitation concerns
We will begin with a presentation covering the latest data in the field and examples of prevention protocols. A robust panel discussion with several anti-human trafficking advocates, including youth and experts with lived experience, will follow. Panelists will discuss how to connect students and staff to human trafficking and child exploitation prevention work, understanding the nuances of labor trafficking, and appropriate prevention education communication strategies for younger students. The webinar will conclude with an audience Q&A.
Speakers/Panelists
- Amy Jolley Hamilton, Educational Director, Project Protect Our Children, TX
- Anastasia Lynge, MSW, Survivor Leader, MA
- Denise Mears, Founder and Executive Director, Project Protect Our Children, TX
- T.S., Youth Anti-trafficking activist, TX
Webinar Materials
- Speaker Bios (Coming Soon on Jan. 29)
- Slides (Coming Soon on Jan. 29)
- Recording (Coming Soon on Jan. 30)
- Transcript (Coming Soon on Jan. 31)
Related Resources
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Registration
You must register to participate in this presentation.
In Case You Missed It:
- Guide: Human Trafficking in America’s Schools: How Schools Can Combat Trafficking in Partnership with People with Lived Experience
- Webinar: Building a Trafficking and Exploitation Program: Best Practices for Schools
- Tip sheet: How Schools Can Start a Human Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Program
More Information
For more information and resources, visit the following webpages dedicated to human trafficking: ED’s Human Trafficking webpage; the U.S. Department of State’s Human Trafficking webpage; and the Administration for Children and Families’ Office of Trafficking Persons’ webpage.
To view previous webinars in this series, go here. To offer questions for consideration by the speakers on this webinar, email them to ncssle@air.org with “Webinar Question” in the subject line.