With students across the country returning to the classroom, now is the time to make sure the students in your life are aware of the warning signs of human trafficking and how to guard against them. Young people in general are particularly more vulnerable to this crime because they may be less equipped to make informed and sound decisions when presented with a situation that may lead to trafficking. Talking to students about the unique dangers of human trafficking can be the first step in preventing exploitation and potentially saving lives.
Blue Campaign has resources for both students and those who interact with students. Whether you are a young person, an adult working with youth, or a campus law enforcement professional, consider the following resources as you head back to school.
- Protect Yourself Webpage: Find tips you can share on how school-aged youth can stay safe online and protect themselves from potential exploitation.
- Youth Poster Series: Display posters around school buildings to raise awareness of what exploitative conversations can look like.
- Youth Animated Video: See an example of how traffickers groom young people into exploitative situations.
- Blue Campaign Toolkits: Designed for adults working with youth and campus law enforcement personnel, these guides contain information about the dos and don’ts of talking to youth.
- Youth Professional and Caretaker Training Lessons: In this two-part video training for adults who work with youth, you will learn about your role in recognizing and reporting human trafficking.
All Blue Campaign materials are available for free download or order. For more information, visit bit.ly/3LOjO53.