Acknowledgments The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) would like to extend appreciation to those who provided input and offered expertise throughout the development process. Angella Alvernaz Maribel Saimre Human Trafficking Prevention Specialist School Psychology Specialist Prince William County Public Schools Virginia Department of Education Vicki Dalia Colleen Savino Survivor and Expert English Teacher Henrico County Public Schools Robert Kipper School Discipline Specialist Tracy White Virginia Department of Education School Health Specialist Virginia Department of Education Tracy Lee Family Engagement Specialist Betsy Young Virginia Department of Education School Social Work Supervisor Prince William County Public Schools Patrick J. McKenna President Joseph A. Wharff Virginia Beach Justice Initiative School Counseling Specialist Virginia Department of Education Donna Michaelis Manager Angela Wilder Virginia Center for School and Campus Safety Assistant Principal Department of Criminal Justice Services Rockbridge County High School Rhonda R. Pedigo Jessica Willis School Counselor Executive Director Rockbridge County Public Schools Richmond Justice Initiative (RJI) The Prevention Project® program Introduction In 2017, the Virginia General Assembly through House Bill 2282 adopted as an enactment clause the trainings of school board employees on the prevention of trafficking of children: The Board of Education shall develop guidelines for training for school counselors, school nurses, and other relevant school staff on the prevention of trafficking of children.
Acknowledgments The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) would like to extend appreciation to those who provided input and offered expertise throughout the development process. Angella Alvernaz Human Trafficking Prevention Specialist Prince William County Public Schools Vicki Dalia Survivor and Expert Robert Kipper School Discipline Specialist Virginia Department of Education Tracy Lee Family Engagement Specialist Virginia Department of Education Patrick J. McKenna President Virginia Beach Justice Initiative Donna Michaelis Manager Virginia Center for School and Campus Safety Department of Criminal Justice Services Rhonda R. Pedigo School Counselor Rockbridge County Public Schools Maribel Saimre School Psychology Specialist Virginia Department of Education Colleen Savino English Teacher Henrico County Public Schools Tracy White School Health Specialist Virginia Department of Education Betsy Young School Social Work Supervisor Prince William County Public Schools Joseph A. Wharff School Counseling Specialist Virginia Department of Education Angela Wilder Assistant Principal Rockbridge County High School Jessica Willis Executive Director Richmond Justice Initiative (RJI) The Prevention Project® program Introduction In 2017, the Virginia General Assembly through House Bill 2282 adopted as an enactment clause the trainings of school board employees on the prevention of trafficking of children: The Board of Education shall develop guidelines for training for school counselors, school nurses, and other relevant school staff on the prevention of trafficking of children.