đ˛ From Their OWN Bedroomsâthe New Way Kids are Being Sex Trafficked
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Hello Reader, Child sex trafficking is probably the furthest thing from your mind right now. After all, your child is home safe and sound, tucked into their cozy bed at night. âBut what if I told you thatâs exactly where kids are most at risk of being trafficked?â And what if I also told you that with protective guardrails, it doesnât have to be? Today, sex trafficking doesnât begin on the streets or with a stranger in a van. It begins quietly: on a device, through a message, a game chat, or a request a child doesnât yet know how to refuse. January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Thatâs why Iâm urging parents to understand what child sex trafficking actually looks like today, why itâs happening in everyday homes, and most importantly, how to prevent it. Today weâre sharing an important new article, How Kids Are Actually Sex Trafficked Right in Their Own BedroomâAnd How to Turn the Tables.â Inside, youâll discover:
This article also includes a real-life sex trafficking account shared by Officer Gomezâone heâs seen play out firsthand. And as always, we never leave you hanging with just the bad news. We share 5 simple ways parents can make their kids safer from sex trafficking so you can all sleep better at night. Our goal is simple: to help parents turn bedrooms back into a sanctuary, not a risk zone. Awareness is the first step. Action is the next.
Kindly, Kristen P.S. Announcing the Heal Young Minds 6.25 CE Hours Conference! March 13th in Birmingham AL. Counselors, school counselors, nurses and others who work with children are invited. This is a groundbreaking event with an impressive line-up of speakers. All coming together to educate professionals on evidence-based strategies for treating kids harmed by pornography. Seats limitedâregister today for early bird pricing.â Want to make your childâs bedroom a safer place? Start with prevention. Our Amazon #1 bestseller books help kids recognize grooming and protect themselves long before traffickers ever reach them. |
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