Connecticut State Department of Children and Families

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HART School Resources

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What to do...
 If you are not safe, call or Text 911
 If you need assistance, call the National Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888 (or text 233733)
If you are aware of a child who is being victimized, call the Careline 1-800-842-2288

SchoolRESOURCES:

  1. Connecticut 2017 Legislation on Human Trafficking

  2. Required School Training:

    This curriculum is designed to enhance individuals that work in school settings understanding of Child Exploitation and Trafficking.
    Included:

      * Federal and State Legislation on Human Trafficking
      * Prevalence of Child Trafficking in the U.S. and Connecticut
      * Two primary types of trafficking will be discussed in detail - 1) Labor Trafficking and 2) Sex Trafficking
      * Pathways to Victimization including What makes a Child Vulnerable
      * Who are the Perpetrators
      * Impact to the Victims
      * Red Flags for both Labor and Sex Trafficking
      * Educators will learn how they can intervene if they believe a child may be a victim of Exploitation or Trafficking
      * Prevention strategies will be shared that can be implemented in Schools and in the Community
    The training is 2 hours, and the materials utilized are videos and PowerPoint.

    Contact: DCFHART@ct.gov

  1. Connecticut Child Trafficking Resources

  2. Connecticut Human Trafficking Available Trainings including Youth Education

  3. Love 146 Online Safety

  4. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC), Internet Safety information

  5. Language In The Life

  6. Minnesota School Survey, astounding numbers of youth reporting child trafficking

  7. Connecticut Survivor Care Service Description (Love146.org)

  8. Love 146 Survivor Care Referral Application

  9. Love 146 Survivor Care Referral Application (Spanish Version)

  10. Not a #Number Youth Prevention Program Description (Love146.org)

  11. Not A #Number Booklet

  12. Not a #Number Facilitator Training July 2020  (Love146.org)

  13. Parent Resource on Child Trafficking (ASU, The McCain Institute)

  14. Trafficked in America: The Hidden Reality of Labor Trafficking in the U.S.

  15. Connecticut Legal Services - Legal Services for Human Trafficking Survivors
  16. Mandated Reporter Training
  17. Minimal Facts Training

  18. Bloom Initiative Brochure

  19. Bloom Initiative Handout

  20. Online Safety Presentations for School, Parents and Youth