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Reckoning with History: the Atlantic Slave Trade at American Universities
During the antebellum period, slaves built and were sold to fund some of the United States’ most prestigious universities. It was not until the 2000’s that these institutions began to acknowledge and come to terms with this part of their past.
Is Your Candidate of Choice Opposed to Human Trafficking?
With the US election right around the corner, it is important for Americans to be informed about where the presidential candidates stand in regards to human trafficking. This blog outlines the positions of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on the issue.
What is in Your Chocolate this Halloween?
What are you doing this Halloween? According to the National Retail Federation, over 70% of Americans plan to hand out candy on the 31st, a day that will generate over $8.4 billion dollars…
Part 8: What to Do if you Think your Teen has been Approached by a Pimp or Trafficker
The idea that someone you know or even your own teen could have been contacted by a pimp or trafficker is terrifying. Chances are, this will never happen to your family, but if it does, you should know exactly what to do.
Part 7: Do you Know Who your Kids Are Chatting With? Why Online Safety Matters
Social media plays a big role in most of our lives, particularly for our teenagers. Unfortunately, social media and the Internet also play a big role in child sex trafficking.
Part 6: Protecting your Teen from a Pimp
Pimps are master manipulators. They are talented actors and salespeople and target girls who are emotionally vulnerable.
Part 5: Protecting Children from Human Trafficking
We are thrilled to feature Tina Frundt, founder of Courtney’s House and a survivor of domestic sex trafficking, on protecting children from human trafficking.
Part 4: How to Foster an Environment Where Children Feel Comfortable Speaking Up
Talking to children about issues like child sex trafficking can be intimidating, for both parents and children alike.
Part 3: The Educator’s Role in Talking to/Teaching Children about Human Trafficking
In today’s tumultuous climate for America’s youth we have to wonder how educators are able to stay on track when it comes to actually doing what they went to college to learn to do, teach.
Part 2: Discussing Trauma with Children
Talking with children about human trafficking is an important first step in preventing their exploitation. But just talking with children about such a disturbing topic can be extremely intimidating.