You Can Help Protect the Next Generation
Connect for Freedom is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing the online exploitation and human trafficking of children through age-appropriate education, awareness, and collaboration.
Our mission is to connect education stakeholders in the fight for freedom from online exploitation and human trafficking in schools and communities.
We believe education is the foundation of prevention. By equipping children with the knowledge to recognize warning signs, understand potential dangers, establish healthy boundaries, and seek help, we can empower them to make safer, more informed decisions.
Educators have always played an important role in shaping and protecting the next generation. Whether you're currently teaching or retired, your experience and influence can continue making a difference beyond the classroom.
Through Educators Against Child Exploitation, Connect for Freedom invites current and retired educators to become informed advocates for child safety. By learning about online exploitation and human trafficking, recognizing potential warning signs, and knowing where to turn for help, you can continue playing an important role in protecting the children in your community.
We also recognize the value of the relationships you've built throughout your career. Those connections have the potential to create new opportunities and help bring critical prevention education to more schools and communities.
For those who want to take their involvement a step further, we invite you to become an Educator Ambassador. By connecting us with educational leaders in your professional network, you can help bring critical prevention education to more schools and organizations.
By becoming informed about online exploitation and human trafficking, recognizing potential warning signs, and knowing where to turn for help, you can help raise awareness among family, friends, and your community.
If you know a superintendent, principal, or leader of a youth-serving organization, consider introducing them to Connect for Freedom. One connection can open the door to reaching an entire school or community.
You don't need to be an expert in human trafficking to make a meaningful impact.
By recognizing warning signs, knowing where to turn for help, and helping others understand the importance of prevention, you can make a difference in your community.
Connect for Freedom provides the educational programs, resources, and support needed to bring prevention education to schools and communities. With informed adults and meaningful connections, we can help extend that education to more children.
Recognize the Risks. Understand the Importance of Prevention.
Take a few minutes to learn about online exploitation and human trafficking, how children are being targeted, and why awareness and prevention education are so important.
Turn Awareness Into Action.
Build on what you've learned by taking Pledge2Protect®, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Know2Protect pledge for parents and trusted adults. It's a commitment to staying informed, recognizing potential risks, and helping keep children safe online.
Congratulations! You have now taken the Pledge2Protect. Be sure to download the P2P Certificate and pass the pledge to your friends, family and community!
When you take the Pledge2Protect, you join a movement. Download and complete your certificate, then share it. Post it online or display it at home, school or work as a reminder to help keep kids and teens safe online.
Get Your CertificatePledge2Protect® is a program of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Know2Protect campaign.
Stay Informed. Stay Connected. Make a Difference.
Your experience and commitment to protecting children can continue making an impact. We invite you to join our network of Educator Ambassadors, a community of current and retired educators who recognize the importance of awareness and prevention education.
By completing the form below, you can stay connected with Connect for Freedom and receive updates and opportunities to learn more about our work.
If your professional network includes school administrators, district leaders, or youth-serving organizations, we also welcome the opportunity to connect with individuals who may benefit from our educational programs.
Continue Your Education
Interested in learning more about online exploitation and human trafficking?
Connect for Freedom offers a FREE, approximately one-hour, self-paced faculty training that provides a deeper understanding of the risks children face, potential warning signs, prevention strategies, and how to recognize and respond to concerns.
Watch the Full Faculty TrainingQuestions or interested in learning more?
Email: info@connectforfreedom.org
Website: www.connectforfreedom.org
