See something, DO something! Call the 
 National Missing Kids Hotline 800-843-5678  |  Adult Hotline Text INFO or HELP to 233722
​  Florida Abuse Hotline 1-800-962-2873 

We've educated over 38,000 youth and adults over the past 8 years about online exploitation, human trafficking and tactics used to lure children in and most importantly what we can do to prevent it!     
Our educational programs and workshops start with a conversation on how trafficking happens. We then show our award winning film, Trapped in the Trade, sharing Samantha's journey of being targeted, romanced and intentionally recruited by two ‘friends’ in school, betraying her trust, ensuring she is lured into sex trafficking.  We show how the traffickers and recruiters use coercion, guilt and manipulation to gain a child's trust and then threats to trap them in the sex trade.

We are out in the community educating and empowering families to have conversations
that can help save lives. Check out some of our upcoming events!

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Our Programs Are Cutting Edge and Effective! 
Our educational programs are cutting edge and engaging. We've trained over 38,000 children, teens, young adults and community members since January of 2017. We use either our Award Winning film, Trapped in the Trade, to disrupt what people think they 'know' about exploitation or I am Little Red to show that there are wolves along the path of life that can take you off your game.  After the film we engage the youth in 'What if' scenarios and have them do the critical thinking, empowering them to prevent them from being lured into the life.
Students learn:

• What is human trafficking and exploitation
• Grooming and Recruitment tactics used
• Apps and games where traffickers target youth
• Signs of trafficking and exploitation
• Laws that protect them
• Actions to take to prevent it

Paving The Way Foundation, Inc, is committed that the cycle ends, bringing educational programs to empower our youth with the tools to prevent them from becoming victims of exploitation, sex trafficking, bullying or abuse. Our programs are thought provoking and engage the students to end this silent crime in our schools, educating them on what actions to take when the scenario presents itself and gives them the confidence to disrupt it.

90% recommend this training for other students, teachers and parents!!! 

                        See what some of the youth have to say about our programs!

Interested in bringing our educational and training programs to your
school or organization?  Awesome!
Our Cyber Savvy Kids Program is an engaging, impactful and effective -
​reach out to us here and we'd love to have a conversation! ​

Want more proof? Here's what the youth and their directors have to say about the training:

You asked. We listened. Here is our Youth Program Brochure.

Online Education for the whole family!
We are super active online - you can find our educational videos on Facebook and Youtube.
We host conversations for Parents, covering topics like social media, peer pressure, communication and personal safety that give you the courage to have the important conversations with your kids that can save their lives!

Educational Programs and Workshops
For Students
​Our Cyber Savvy Kidz © program educates students and those that surround them on how quickly children can become victims of this silent crime and most importantly how to prevent that from happening.
Our program consists of 2-90 minutes programs or 3-60 minutes programs, that cover grooming and recruitment tactics, social media challenges, laws that keep them safe and internet safety tools.   
The uniqueness of our program has students engaged and empowered to make solid choices and avoid potentially dangerous situations.

PEER Advocacy Program: Prevent, Engage, Equip, Respond
This is the evolution of our prevention education program that protects youth from abuse, exploitation and trafficking that promotes physical and mental well being.

The PEER Program is an innovative, engaging educational program that develops peer leaders and advocates to be a safe space for others who may be experiencing abuse, harm, bullying or online exploitation within our schools and community. Our programs encourage leadership and social responsibility in our participants by participating in a coordinated, community-level strategy to address issues among at-risk youth. The beauty of this program is the youth create and develop it alongside one another and the facilitators.

This program is led by compassionate trauma trained facilitators and subject matter experts in the field of advocacy and prevention education. They are trained to engage the students with thought provoking questions, developing critical thinking skills that promote a culture of safety, empowerment, and healing.

Contact us here to learn more about how we can bring our programs to your school or organization. 
Prevention education saves lives!  

Education and Training Programs for Parents
Look, we get it. Being a parent isn't easy. The world is not like it was when we were kids. With all of the technology surrounding our children, it can be challenging to have a conversation without alienating them, let alone talk with them about something as serious as human trafficking and online exploitation. 

You want information that empowers you. Here you'll learn what human trafficking or modern day slavery really is, what it looks like, recruitment and grooming tactics used to lure your children in and, most importantly, how to keep your kids safe.  Our monthly Parent Tech Talks educate and empower parents to have those uncomfortable conversations about topics that seem taboo.

You'll discover how to begin talking with your kids about this topic, leaving you both empowered and prepared. You'll watch our film, Trapped in the Trade, then we discuss how to even start the conversation with your kids and how to keep them safe.  

For information on the next course, reach out to us here. 

Want to get an early start? Great - check out our Parent Tool Kit to begin those conversations.

Education & Intervention Nursing CEU Courses!

We are honored to partner with Nurses United Against Trafficking. They have a seamless, high-tech, and easy-to-use platform to gain access to our learning modules, case studies, and so much more.

• Learn national and local facts,  the signs of human trafficking and ways to identify it
• Learn protocol to look for and questions to ask to ensure victim is identified correctly​
• Be clear on when to call and what to say when calling the National Trafficking Hotline
  
• You'll be able to earn up to 8 CEU's!!!
  

To register onto their platform and get started, click here:
https://www.nuaht.org/learning-management-system

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​Youth Ambassador Program
​You can be a part of the solutions. We train students, parents and educators to become part of our Mission Ambassadors program. 
You and your child can play an integral part in keeping each other safe and aware of possible dangers. Our Ambassador programs allows parent and students to be leaders in the their communities and beyond. Click here to apply! 
Students under the age of 18 must have parental permission, a signature on the application and be on the orientation phone call. 

UN Council On Women CUNY

Florida Commission Status on Woman Panel on Mental Health

Speakers
Interested in a speaker to educate and empower your group? Great!
​Our Mission Ambassadors love to make a difference in their community, please contact us here. 
If you like to book our Founder, here is Ms. Edwards Media One Sheet.