Early in my nursing career, I worked as a sexual assault nurse for adults and pediatrics. Not only was this challenging, but it truly highlighted what happening in our communities that we just weren’t aware of.
20 ways to help fight Human Trafficking https://www.state.gov/20-ways-you-can-help-fight-human-trafficking/
Parents and Caregivers: Learn how human traffickers often target and recruit youth and who to turn to for help in potentially dangerous situations. Host community conversations with parent-teacher associations, law enforcement, schools, and community members regarding safeguarding children in your community.
Encourage your local schools or school district to include human trafficking in their curricula and to develop protocols for identifying and reporting a suspected case of human trafficking or responding to a potential victim.
Polaris Project. (2020). 2019 data report: The US National Human Trafficking Hotline. Polaris Project. https://polarisproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Polaris-2019-US-National-Human-Trafficking-Hotline-Data-Report.pdf
(HIGHLY RECOMMEND) Human Trafficking Education for EMS Educators: How to Better Prepare EMS Clinicians (Recorded Webinar) https://youtu.be/wLUQt454BoE?si=O37Su6lxYlRBc9I7
How to Talk with Youth About Human Trafficking and Exploitation (2024): Today’s educators are in a unique position to talk with youth who may be vulnerable to human trafficking and exploitation. They see young people every day in their schools, learn about their lives, and can provide safe spaces for students who need help. This resource offers strategies K–12 educators can use to talk with youth about human trafficking and exploitation.
Child Sex Trafficking How You Can Spot It (NCMEC) A common misconception of child sex trafficking is that it is hidden away from the public and nearly impossible to spot. However, it often occurs right before our eyes. https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2024/child-sex-trafficking-know-the-signs
National Center for Safe Supportive Learning Environments: (Human Trafficking K-12)https://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/addressing-human-trafficking-americas-schools
Human Trafficking in American Schools (2021) https://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/sites/default/files/NCSSLE-2021HumanTraffickingGuide-508.pdf
Check out this webinar on Human Trafficking for EMS Educators: How to Better Prepare EMS Clinicians. This information is valuable for everyone!
Call to Action:
- Familiarize yourself with these resources.
- Choose one or more of these resources to share with appropriate community members.
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