Recognize Respond Refer Provide training for all Never attempt to Identify local agencies school staff. intervene by confronting that provide services to the trafficker or victims of trafficking. Partner with rescuing the victim. organizations such as Identify and partner Doing so may put the law enforcement and with local expert victims, yourself, or the local rape crisis organizations for others in danger. center with expertise information and regarding sex If a student referrals: trafficking and sexual respond with Rape crisis center trauma for guidance on compassion and awareness training empathy. Be Domestic violence and identification and provide agency strategies. safety planning. If the student is in immediate Youth Develop a quick danger, contact 9-1-1. organizations reference guide for warning signs, If trafficking is Advocacy indicators, and risk suspected or disclosed, organizations factors. Reference report immediately and guide should also follow mandated Mental health include a response reporting law and service providers protocol. response protocol. Medical providers Provide staff with Maintain student’s with expertise in and confidentiality and do adolescent health professional not share information care and development with staff or students. reproductive health opportunities to stay services Provide internal support current on latest from trained school trafficking trends and Substance abuse social worker or indicators. treatment counselor. programs Provide necessary Academic support measures to address services needs and support continued education. Create a resource list for school staff and to be made available for students at the campus student support or resource center.
Recognize Respond Refer Provide training for all school staff. Partner with organizations such as law enforcement and the local rape crisis center with expertise regarding sex trafficking and sexual trauma for guidance on awareness training and identification strategies. Develop a quick reference guide for warning signs, indicators, and risk factors. Reference guide should also include a response protocol. Provide staff with and professional development opportunities to stay current on latest trafficking trends and indicators. Never attempt to intervene by confronting the trafficker or rescuing the victim. Doing so may put the victims, yourself, or others in danger. If a student respond with compassion and empathy. Be and provide safety planning. If the student is in immediate danger, contact 9-1-1. If trafficking is suspected or disclosed, report immediately and follow mandated reporting law and response protocol. Maintain student’s confidentiality and do not share information with staff or students. Provide internal support from trained school social worker or counselor. Provide necessary measures to address needs and support continued education. Identify local agencies that provide services to victims of trafficking. Identify and partner with local expert organizations for information and referrals: Rape crisis center Domestic violence agency Youth organizations Advocacy organizations Mental health service providers Medical providers with expertise in adolescent health care and reproductive health services Substance abuse treatment programs Academic support services Create a resource list for school staff and to be made available for students at the campus student support or resource center.
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