{"id":61216,"date":"2022-01-25T05:06:29","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T10:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/world.edu\/?p=61216"},"modified":"2022-01-25T05:06:29","modified_gmt":"2022-01-25T10:06:29","slug":"schools-join-the-fight-against-human-trafficking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/world.edu\/schools-join-the-fight-against-human-trafficking\/","title":{"rendered":"Schools join the fight against human trafficking"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nEducation leaders across the U.S. are trying to figure out how to effectively teach students about the risks and warning signs of\u00a0human trafficking<\/a>, which includes being forced into domestic servitude, commercial labor or sex work.<\/p>\n

According to 2019 data gathered by the\u00a0Polaris Project<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 a nonprofit that fights human trafficking, including sex trafficking \u2013 24% of survivors reported that they were first trafficked before they turned 18.<\/p>\n

In 2017, California became the first state to\u00a0require human trafficking education<\/a>\u00a0for students and teachers.\u00a0Tennessee<\/a>,\u00a0Florida<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Virginia<\/a>\u00a0also now require school staff to receive formal training intended to stop human trafficking.<\/p>\n

As cases of human trafficking continue to\u00a0make headlines<\/a>, similar prevention and education efforts are being made in schools across the country. Parents and community members in other states may also find similar efforts coming to their communities. As a\u00a0scholar who studies business ethics<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 and as executive director of the\u00a0Center for Ethics and Human Rights at Colorado State University<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 I recommend school leaders keep\u00a0five key goals<\/a>\u00a0in mind when creating anti-trafficking educational programs.<\/p>\n

1. Create a safe haven<\/h4>\n

Childhood researchers suggest that children need a\u00a0safe haven<\/a>\u00a0where they can go when confronted with fear and threats. They also need a\u00a0secure base<\/a>, a place where they feel secure to explore the world around them.<\/p>\n

Ideally, children\u2019s homes would serve these purposes. But schools can also provide\u00a0safe havens and secure bases<\/a>. Children who feel more secure are\u00a0less vulnerable to predatory people<\/a>, who often\u00a0fake affection and provide a false sense of love<\/a>\u00a0as a tactic to lure kids into the world of human trafficking.<\/p>\n

2. Pay attention to triggers<\/strong><\/h4>\n

When being taught about human trafficking, it\u2019s possible that children\u2019s\u00a0memories of past trauma might be triggered<\/a>. Educators who are aware of this possibility are more likely to be better at\u00a0protecting kids from being triggered<\/a>, and better able to respond properly if it happens.<\/p>\n

Many children have been\u00a0exposed to trauma<\/a>, such as neglect or abandonment; physical, sexual or psychological abuse; loss of a loved one; or refugee or war experiences. When these memories are triggered, children feel distressed and unsafe.<\/p>\n

Triggers may include words, tone of voice, facial expressions, smells, feelings or postures that are embedded in a child\u2019s mind. And some can cause unexpected reactions in seemingly regular situations. For instance, a child whose abusive parent used to eat oranges may be triggered by the smell of an orange, and this memory may became linked with the abusive experience in the child\u2019s mind. Or a common nickname might have been used by an abuser and can be a trigger.<\/p>\n

Often, these memories are not conscious ones, so the child may not understand why they feel distressed or overwhelmed, and yet they\u00a0respond to the trigger<\/a>\u00a0as if they are facing a real threat.<\/p>\n

3. Be inclusive<\/strong><\/h4>\n

When\u00a0teachers show compassion, warmth and kindness<\/a>\u00a0to their students, students are more likely to develop a strong sense of belonging in the classroom space.<\/p>\n

Without that sense of belonging, students might\u00a0come to see themselves as unworthy<\/a>\u00a0of attention and love, which\u00a0hurts their self-esteem and makes them more vulnerable<\/a>\u00a0to the\u00a0influence of predators<\/a>.<\/p>\n

4. Dispel misconceptions and stereotypes<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Young white women<\/a>\u00a0are often depicted in media as representative of trafficking victims, although women and girls of color experience\u00a0high rates of trafficking<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Also, women of color who are forced to engage in sexual acts or labor are\u00a0often stereotyped<\/a>\u00a0as\u00a0deviants<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0treated with suspicion<\/a>\u00a0by officials and law enforcement.<\/p>\n

And while boys are less commonly trafficking victims, they are still\u00a0at risk of being trafficked<\/a>. In addition, many human trafficking reports\u00a0do not provide data on nonbinary<\/a>\u00a0or gender-nonconforming people.<\/p>\n

Trafficking education materials work best when they\u00a0accurately discuss who the perpetrators are<\/a>. Effective anti-trafficking education teaches kids that traffickers are\u00a0not just strangers or people belonging to another race or ethnicity<\/a>. Traffickers are often friendly, charismatic, well-dressed and seemingly wealthy, and they may appear to be kind and warm. They may also be\u00a0close family members and caregivers<\/a>\u00a0who exploit children in their care.<\/p>\n

5. Use appropriate touch and tone<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Teachers often use touch and tone of voice to build connections with children. But many children who have experienced trauma are sensitive to\u00a0touch and avoid it<\/a>. Teachers who learn how to\u00a0use touch in reassuring and affirming ways<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 such as an encouraging pat on the back, an occasional handshake, high-five or fist bump \u2013 can help\u00a0build a sense of safety and security<\/a>\u00a0in the classroom, building trust with students and making them less likely to fall prey to traffickers.<\/p>\n

Similarly, using consistent tones of voice that are calm, reassuring and firm can help students\u2019\u00a0development, engagement, learning and growth<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Schools can play an important role in helping students learn about and protect themselves from human trafficking. With these five concepts in mind, school leaders will be better prepared to help keep kids safe.<\/p>\n

Author Bio:<\/strong> Lumina Albert is Associate Professor of Management and Director of the CSU Center for Ethics and Human Rights at Colorado State University<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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