Student Ambassador Program Training Module

1. Student Ambassador Program Training Module

2. About PACT T? Mission: Uniting communities to eradicate child sex trafficking. Vision: To transform the way the world fights child sex trafficking by uniting people, raising awareness and giving hope. Purpose: To raise awareness, prevent victimization, disrupt demand, and support operations that rescue and rehabilitate survivors in order for them to restore the dignity and purpose that was intended for them. What will YOU do?

3. ? What is Sex Trafficking? • Traffic: to deal or trade in something illegal. • Sex trafficking occurs when a person is induced to perform a commercial sex act through the use of force, fraud or coercion, or when the person committing the act is a minor. • Commercial sex acts include pornography, prostitution, or sexual performance done in exchange for any item of value – things like money, drugs, shelter, food, or clothing.

4. Take a Guess What are the Facts? • Take a few minutes to think about these answers alone or with those around you: • Where does child sex trafficking occur? • Who does child sex trafficking affect? • How do traffickers recruit their victims? • Why does sex trafficking occur? 4

5. Where does child sex trafficking occur? What are the Facts? It occurs all over the world, including in our city. In the U.S. it’s a $32 billion/year industry There are an estimated 79,000 current victims of child sex trafficking in Texas. Texas is #2 in the nation for reported cases, with Houston ranking as the #1 city. 5

6. Who does child sex trafficking affect? What are the Facts? More than 80% of sex trafficking victims in the U.S. are U.S. citizens. Victims can be boys or girls. Most victims are between 11-14 years of age. Victims can be from any socio-economic class and cultural background. 6

7. How do traffickers recruit their victims? What are the Facts? Who is the trafficker? Traffickers can be any ethnicity, age or gender, but they typically are about 5 years older than their target and pose as a possible romantic interest. Traffickers may also use current victims to “befriend” targets and invite them to parties. Where do they recruit victims? Traffickers may recruit in person at places like malls, restaurants, concerts, bus depots, clubs, and even at schools through friends that recruit for them. Traffickers also recruit online through messaging apps and social media. 7

8. How do traffickers recruit their victims? What are the Facts? Who do they look for? Vulnerable individuals who may lack love, self-esteem, and acceptance. Especially vulnerable populations include runaway and homeless youth, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or socially discarded or lonely individuals. How do they recruit victims? A trafficker will get to know the minor, identify their needs, and befriend them. They make promises to address needs, give gifts, feign romantic interest, introduce drugs/alcohol, and isolate the minor from family and friends. They make it seem like they are opening the minor up to an exciting new world of partying, money, love, and luxury. 8

9. Why does sex trafficking occur? What are the Facts? Sex trafficking would not occur if it weren’t for tremendous demand. Unlike with drugs or weapons, traffickers can “sell” a person again and again. They also believe that the legal consequences for sex trafficking are less likely or less severe than for weapons or drugs. 9

10. Why is it so important to prevent it? More FACTS • Once in “the game” it is very difficult to escape. • The average life span for a victim is 7 years. • Many are found dead from attack, abuse, HIV and other STD's, malnutrition, overdose or suicide. 10

11. Contributing Factors Outlined in the model on the next slide are the individual, interpersonal (person to person), organizational/community, and societal/cultural factors that contribute to child sex trafficking. Read these over. Do any of these surprise you? 11

13. Film: Chosen by Shared Hope Download and watch the film here Chosen, a documentary by Shared Hope International, tells the true stories of American teenagers who were tricked into trafficking. 13

14. What did you learn from “Chosen” Take 3-4 minutes to think about the film or discuss with those around you. 14

15. What did we learn from “Chosen” Peers = Evan • Friends are most likely to first notice something is wrong Community Awareness = Evan’s Dad • He knew enough to identify what was happening when his son brought concerns to him because he had attended a presentation on trafficking Professional Involvement = Sergeant John Chapman • Know the professionals in your community who are able to rescue THE PUBLIC SHOULD NEVER TRY TO RESCUE A VICTIM OF TRAFFICKING ALONE. LEAVE IT TO THE PROFESSIONALS 15

16. Warning Signs to Watch For • Has a controlling “boyfriend” or “girlfriend” who is usually older • Inability to speak to individual alone • Individual cannot freely move about • Individual avoids eye contact when addressed. Doesn’t respond to questions or responses appear coached and rehearsed. • May misrepresent their age. • Signs of physical abuse, hunger, sleep deprivation or drug addiction • Bruises in various states of healing (may attempt to conceal injuries) • Makes references to frequent travel to other cities • Acts uncharacteristically promiscuous and/or makes references to sexual situations • Sudden change in hygiene, attire, relationships, friendships, mood, school performance, sleep habits, eating habits, beliefs and/or possessions • Signs of depression, anxiety & nervousness • Fearful and withdrawn • Name tattoos or other branding marks • Hotel keys, keycards, prepaid cell phones, or fake ID in their possession • Unable to give information about parents or guardians 16

17. National Human Trafficking Hotline TO REPORT A SUSPICIOUS SITUATION 1-888-3737-888 Take a minute to program this number in your phone If someone is in immediate danger call 911 REMEMBER: THE PUBLIC SHOULD NEVER TRY TO RESCUE A VICTIM OF TRAFFICKING. LEAVE IT TO THE PROFESSIONALS

18. How Do We Combat This Today? What we have today: • Public Policies & Law Enforcement • Center for Child Protection • Child Protective Services What we need: • Awareness in every sector of the community • Prevention: Treat the cause not the outcome • Protect peers from becoming victims • Reduce demand and future buyers • Unity: strong peer relationships where teens look out for one another, strong family relationships, and united communities. 18

19. PACT Student Ambassador Project How Can You help? It’s your turn to make an impact! You will be creating and implementing a project designed to eradicate child sex trafficking. Brainstorm ideas, complete your planning document, and don’t forget to meet your monthly check-in deadlines. Please reach out with any needs or questions to Alexandra.haas@pact.city

20. Project Brainstorm Think about your strengths. What might be some things you could do to raise awareness, prevent victimization, and/or reduce demand? When you are finished brainstorming, decide on a project and complete the project planning template in your Ambassador Welcome packet.

21. Thank you! Q4 2016 BOD Tasks: Open Items & Questions Find PACT online at www.pact.city Follow us on Facebook and Twitter: @Unite_Care_Hope www.facebook.com/partnersagainstchildtrafficking