Child Trafficking
2016 Highlights in the Anti-Trafficking Movement
In 2016, the anti-trafficking movement has made a number of strides forward in combatting trafficking in persons in the US and abroad. As we look forward to combatting human trafficking in 2017, we wanted to take some time and reflect on the steps forward we took in 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
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.
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.
The Growth of Modern Child Sex Tourism
Tourism has seen extraordinary growth over the past 20 years, with the number of international tourist arrivals rising from 527 million in 1995 to 1,135 million globally in 2014. The growth of international tourism coupled with the increased reach and use of the internet has led to increased opportunities for child sex tourism.