Child Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking

1. Child Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking It’s here, even if you don’t see it… Debbi Davis, RN, Children’s Nurturing Project Sgt. Keith Hopper, Vacaville Police Department Dawn LaBar, Solano County Human Trafficking Taskforce For Leadership Today 2014, Fairfield-Suisun and Vacaville Chambers of Commerce

2. International Tragedy • There are more slaves today than at any point in human history. • Nearly 30 million people are not free, rather they are held captive by “slave owners.” • This is not just a Third World problem. • Human Trafficking occurs in virtually every nation on earth.

3. United States • The Justice Department estimates 17,000 people are trafficked INTO the United States every year. • Currently, there are over 300,000 children considered at risk for sexual exploitation. • During 2010-11, 82% of human trafficking cases investigated by law enforcement were considered sex trafficking investigations. • The bottom line: prostitution is rare, sex trafficking is the new norm.

4. California • According to the State of California, 72% of victims of human trafficking in our state are American citizens. • Traffickers generally recruit their victims via on-line social media, at arranged “parties”, or at public venues such as malls. • Criminal street gangs are turning towards the trafficking of humans instead of drug trafficking. • Because it is much more lucrative!

5. In Our Backyard • 30 year old convicted felon and gang member fled from police in Vacaville. He was later apprehended with four ladies. • One of the women was his “wife.” • The other three – his victims. • A woman ran naked from an apartment after a violent attack by her “boyfriend.” • The victim was being forced to prostitute herself. • When she refused to continue in “the game” her boyfriend nearly killed her.

6. Video Clip Sister Helps Rescue Sacramento Girl From Sex Slave Epidemic (March 2014) http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9936074

7. VIDEO Delenna’s Story http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OntjTAsfhpo&feature=em-share_video_user

8. Local Interest • Solano County Probation estimates over 60% of the girls currently in Juvenile Hall have been sexually exploited. Parental involvement is not uncommon. They are not prostitutes. They are VICTIMS. They are minors; this is child abuse. • Coalition formed and led by Solano County District Attorney Don DuBain includes public safety, probation, child welfare, non-profit service providers and more to address the issues of exploitation and sex trafficking, especially involving minors. • Children’s Nurturing Project - Solano County Program expanding to include services for sexually exploited minors, including preventative programming, early identification, therapeutic trauma counseling, and linkage to appropriate referrals and resources.

9. VIDEO “THE GIRL NEXT DOOR” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFRZ1NDR0Rc&feature=em-share_video_user

10. Collaborative Process Agencies Want to be Part of The Solution • Solano County District Attorney • Solano County H & SS, Child Welfare Services • Solano County Sheriff’s Office • Office of Family Violence Prevention • Juvenile Hall • Fairfield Police Department • Suisun City Police Department • Vacaville Police Department • Children’s Nurturing Project

11. The Proposed Project • Children’s Nurturing Project as recipient of the 2013/14 Leadership Today class project fundraising will oversee the Collaborative process and provide: • Coordination • Clinical Expertise and Consultation • Recruit and train local survivor mentors • Clinician training in sexual abuse trauma response • Training for law enforcement, schools, child welfare services, other community based organizations about child trauma and identification of child victims of sex trafficking • Linkage of identified victims for immediate help: shelter, counseling therapy, basic needs resources, medical care, legal aid.

12. Fairfield/Suisun City and Vacaville • Next Steps: • Continue collaborative meetings with cities and police departments of Fairfield, Suisun City, and Vacaville, Solano County District Attorney, OVFP, Children’s Nurturing Project, Child Welfare Services, and others as appropriate to brainstorm on programs, funding sources, existing program models. • Engage all agencies to expand Countywide. • Fundraising to include grants, public-private partnerships, business engagement

13. Fairfield/Suisun City and Vacaville • Grant opportunities – public/private partnerships with local government agencies and non-profit service provider(s) • Next Steps – resource and needs assessment within local public safety and service providers • Action planning for intervention with law enforcement, education system/schools, community based organizations

14. Leveraged Resources • Kaiser Permanente Trauma Informed Care grant • Awarded to Children’s Nurturing Project 11-20-13 as a one year pilot to identify and treat youth age 12-19 with histories of trauma contributing to truancy and school failure. • Medi-Cal EPSDT mental health services • Affordable Care Act health plan coverage • Special Education • Other grants and Federal funding

15. Indicators • Does the person appear disconnected from family, friends, community organizations, or houses of worship? • Has a child stopped attending school? • Has the person had a sudden or dramatic change in behavior? • Is a juvenile engaged in commercial sex acts? • Is the person disoriented or confused, or showing signs of mental or physical abuse? • Does the person have bruises in various stages of healing? • Is the person fearful, timid, or submissive? • Does the person show signs of having been denied food, water, sleep, or medical care? 15

16. Indicators • Is the person often in the company of someone to whom he or she defers? Or someone who seems to be in control of the situation, e.g., where they go or who they talk to? • Does the person appear to be coached on what to say? • Is the person living in unsuitable conditions? • Does the person lack personal possessions and appear not to have a stable living situation? • Does the person have freedom of movement? Can the person freely leave where they live? Are there unreasonable security measures? 16

17. Indicators • myredbook.com • backpages.com • adultfriendfinder.com • Multiple Cell Phones • Adult boyfriend(s) • Lavish lifestyle • Tattoos 17

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20. Community Awareness is KEY • This can happen anywhere, to anyone, girls and boys • In our own neighborhoods and schools • Be a part of the solution by shedding light on this horrific and growing underground culture in Solano County • Help us to help kids get safe, healthy and free • Stay involved

21. We Can Do Something