Posts by: Human Trafficking Search

What is in Your Chocolate this Halloween?
October 28, 2016

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
October 27, 2016

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
October 25, 2016

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
October 24, 2016

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
October 22, 2016

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
October 22, 2016

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.

October 17, 2016

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
October 12, 2016

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.

October 7, 2016

A Back-to-School Series on Human Trafficking

Did you know that just being at school can be a risk factor for children being trafficked? Over the next two weeks, we partner with a number of organizations and experts to keep you informed about the best ways to keep your children safe from human trafficking. 

Trafficking in Our Backyard: The Link between Trafficking and Immigration
October 1, 2016

Trafficking in Our Backyard: The Link between Trafficking and Immigration

Rathish Pandian grew up in Tamil Nadu, Southern India, but fled to the U.S. as an adult after being threatened by government authorities for his political views. Upon arrival here, he was offered a job by another immigrant from his country at a Subway restaurant, but his trafficker…