Format
1. This program begins with a discussion of consent, definition of sexual abuse and a few sexual assault statistics.
2. The students will be asked what they think human trafficking is and a definition will be presented.
3. We view an age-appropriate video about human trafficking.
4. Using a myth or fact approach students will learn about human trafficking and what is true about grooming, recruiting and that anyone may be a target of human trafficking.
5. We will discuss the difference between labor and sex trafficking.
6. Students will participate in a “What crime is it?” activity to help them distinguish between abuse and trafficking.
7. This program will discuss risk factors, prevention, and online protection.
8. Time is allowed for questions and answers.
Objectives
1. Define sexual abuse and explain that sexual abuse needs to be reported to a trusted adult.
2. Define consent.
3. Define human trafficking.
4. Define the methods used to enforce control on victims of human trafficking (force, fraud, coercion).
5. State the difference between sex trafficking and labor trafficking.
6. Identify signs or behaviors which indicate someone may be a human trafficker or recruiter.
7. State three red flags that may help identify victims of human trafficking.
8. State the National Human Trafficking Hotline number to report cases via phone call, text, or online chat.
9. State three risk factors that make people, especially youth, more susceptible to becoming victims of human trafficking.
10.Identify methods recruiters use to groom potential victims, such as buying gifts, building trust, and giving a sense of belonging.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
National Health Education Standards 2, 3, 4, 5, 7.
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State Standards
Health and Wellness Standards: 8: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 5.1, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 7.3, 7.4