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Are there New Jersey Student Learning Standards that address Human Trafficking Education?

Yes, New Jersey has specific student learning expectations related to human trafficking.

The NJSLS-CHPE, Standard 2.3 on Personal Safety, includes performance expectations addressing human trafficking, trafficker recruitment tactics, digital safety, sexting, and sextortion. The NJDOE Human Trafficking Prevention Guidelines provide additional recommendations for K–12 prevention, awareness, and response. Connect for Freedom’s prevention education meets and exceeds these standards.
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How do we get started with the program?

Talk to your principal and/or superintendent.

We recommend you start a conversation about the Connect for Freedom program and discuss the program overview, implementation guide, response protocol, etc. This can all be found on our K-12 page under Superintendents/Principals.

Does our school need a resolution with the Board of Education?

Maybe...

We recommend you contact your superintendent to discuss what your school district requires. While all schools have different procedures and protocols, we do offer a sample resolution below.
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How much does the Connect for Freedom program and materials cost?

Nothing!

All our lesson plans, presentations, handouts, posters, etc. are all FREE!

Where do you get your information from?

The government and reputable organizations.

All of our information is sourced from government agencies, research institutions, and nonprofits. Our materials come from the DHS Blue Campaign, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, Polaris Project, The Exodus Road, Thorn, The Dibble Institute, etc.

We are interested in having a human trafficking survivor come speak to our students. Is this possible?

Yes, and we think this is a great idea!

The NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking has survivors of human trafficking who have lived experience and will share the ways traffickers exploited their vulnerabilities and show how they are empowered today to help prevent others from experiencing trafficking. The presentations do not contain any graphic descriptions of the trauma experienced. You can request a speaker below.
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Who can I contact if I want more information?

Contact us!

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at info@connectforfreedom.org.

What are New Jersey’s Human Trafficking Prevention Education Guidelines for schools?

The NJDOE strongly encourages schools to implement human trafficking awareness and prevention practices.

The Guidelines for Schools on the Prevention of Human Trafficking of Students provide direction and resources for prevention education, staff training, response protocols, and parent and family engagement. Connect for Freedom’s prevention education meets and exceeds these recommendations.
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Is there an opt out letter for parents to sign off on if they don't want their children to participate in the topics of online enticement and human trafficking?

Yes, we do provide an opt out letter.

Similar to the human sexuality opt out letter, parents can choose to withdraw their child from participating in these topics.
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How can we access the materials?

Directly on our website.

As you navigate our website, you'll see we have explanations of materials and then download buttons directly underneath to make it as user friendly as possible.

Do you provide training for educators and youth organization staff?

Yes, Connect for Freedom provides online training for both educators and youth organization staff.

Our online training helps staff understand online exploitation and human trafficking and prepares them to effectively deliver prevention education to youth. Additional free online training resources are available.
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Do you provide in-person training?

No, but we can help connect you with in-person training opportunities.

We can connect your school or youth organization with organizations that provide in-person training for staff. This may come with a fee. Feel free to reach out to us at info@connectforfreedom.org for more information.

What should I do if a student says they're a victim of online enticement, sextortion, or human trafficking?

Follow your school's response protocol.

Every school has a response protocol that all staff must follow if a student is victimized or abused. We recommend that you follow what is in place at your institution.
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