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Educational Programs

See something, DO something! Call the 
 National Trafficking Hotline 888-373-7888  |  Text INFO or HELP to 233722
​  Florida Abuse Hotline 1-800-962-2873 
We've educated almost 14,000 youth and adults over the past 4 years about human trafficking, 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.
Our Programs Are Effective! 
We are in the process of doing a longitudinal study with approximately 300 middle school children in Seminole County, from January 2019-April 2020.  We did our first round of training in January 2019 and our first follow up in May 2019. Below are some of the incredible results our program produced.  
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To bring our educational and training programs to your school -
​reach out to us 
here and we'd love to have a conversation! 
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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.
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Educational Programs and Workshops
For Students
​Our programs educate 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. We discuss methods used to groom, recruit and keep children trapped in the sex trade.  Our unique programs have students engaged and empowered to make solid choices and avoid potentially dangerous situations. Contact us here to learn more about how we can bring our programs to your school or organization. 
Prevention education saves lives!  
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Education and Training Programs for Parents
Look, we get it. Being a parent isn't easy. The world is not like it was when were 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. 

You want information to empower 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.  

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. 

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​Education & Intervention Nursing CEU Course
Our next course is in the works, check back for dates!   
  • 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 what to say when calling the National Trafficking Hotline
  • Know about local resources 
Orlando Medical News: An Alarming Trend and How You Can Disrupt it!

​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. 
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Radio Show & Pod Casts 
We are super active online - you can find us on Facebook, Youtube and Vimeo. 
We also host online programs for Parents, covering topics like social media, peer pressure, communication and personal safety. 
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UN Council On Women CUNY
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Stand out and Thrive Panel
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. 
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​NonProfit - Tax ID #81-2373127
  • Home
    • What we Do >
      • Partners
    • Who We Are >
      • Press
      • Donate
  • Programs
    • Parent Tech Talk
    • Parenting Tool Kit
    • Keeping Kids Safe Guide
    • Nurse CEU Course
    • Monthly Awareness Education >
      • Paving the Way to Freedom Blog
      • Domestic Violence
      • Teen Dating Violence Awareness
  • Volunteer
    • Mission Ambassador Program
    • Youth Mission Ambassador Program
    • Contact
  • Lights on For Children
    • Luces prendidas para los ninos