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Children
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.
Before the Dust Settles: Earthquakes lead to Human Trafficking in Ecuador and Nepal
Natural disasters such as earthquakes create fertile ground for trafficking to occur. For children, to be separated from their families, unaccompanied, orphaned, or displaced, greatly increases their vulnerability to trafficking.
Youth Leadership on Anti-Human Trafficking
Throughout modern history, some of the most successful human rights movements in the United States and globally have had a strong student and/or youth voice that has proved invaluable to advancing the cause. For human rights struggles to be effective, they should reflect the breath and width of society to allow for all types of voices to be heard, including those of students and youth.
Nepal’s Earthquakes, ‘Orphans,’ and Volunteers
In the aftermath of the earthquakes in Nepal in April and May, social media was flooded with people raising money for various relief efforts, including children’s care homes, disaster relief operations, and volunteer assistance trips to child orphanages in Nepal. While well intentioned, many failed to realize the true impact their volunteering or donations to children’s care homes post-earthquake might have as child care homes in Nepal come under scrutiny for their possible links to child exploitation and child trafficking.
When is youth labor migration actually child trafficking?
The 2008 financial crisis and global recession affected individuals all over the world, but it may have hit global youth the hardest. Youth unemployment rose immediately, hitting 12.7 percent in 2009. When global recovery weakened in 2012 and 2013, it further aggravated the problem of youth unemployment. At the moment, it is estimated that 73 million young people are unemployed worldwide, and youth are three times more likely to be unemployed than adults. And analysts predict that the number unemployed youth will continue to rise.
Do You Know Who Your Kids Are Chatting With? Why Online Safety Matters
We really appreciate the opportunity that we’ve had this month to partner with Human Trafficking Search to raise awareness about …
Start the Conversation: How to Talk to Kids About Trafficking
Most parents dread having the big “sex talk” when their child becomes a teenager. Today, if you wait until that …
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 …
Discussing Trauma With Children
We are excited to partner with Human Trafficking Search this month on the Protecting Children from Human Trafficking Campaign. Talking …
Child Labor Blog Part III: Manufacturing in Asia
The third and final installment of the Child Labor blog series will focus on the manufacturing industry in Asia. Pakistan, …