As you browse the resources here ask yourself: Who may need this? Is it you? A friend? A young person you know? Shoot them a DM or text.

Happy New Year! Did you know that January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month? Love146 has many resources for youth, caregivers, and activists, like you. As you browse the links below, ask yourself: Who may need this? ...Is it you? A friend? A young person you know? Pass it along to them a DM or text.

FOR ACTIVISTS:
What is primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention? ➜ ([link removed])
According to the US Presidential proclamation, it’s Human Trafficking Prevention Month. You may be wondering, what exactly is prevention, anyways? Here’s information on what it means to prevent human trafficking. And, what's the difference between awareness and prevention?

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4 Approaches to Anti-Trafficking Work➜ ([link removed])
If you engage with enough folks doing anti-trafficking work, you’ll notice that there are some very different approaches people regularly take when combatting this issue. Why do some anti-trafficking efforts look so different from others? How can understanding this improve our ability to collaborate? In this quick video, you'll get good perspective on these questions.

FOR CAREGIVERS:
7 Tips for Talking with Children ➜ ([link removed])
No one can promise a youth that they will never again experience hurt or violence. Making these promises might help you feel better but they can set up unrealistic expectations for the youth that can cause harm later on. Avoid making promises you can't keep. Find six more tips by clicking the link above.

FOR YOUTH:
Boundaries Take Practice ➜ ([link removed])
Setting boundaries can help prevent harm and hurt - including being exploited or taken advantage of. Need some tips on boundaries yourself? Or would some of this content be helpful to send or talk through with a young person in your life?

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5 Things to Look for in an Anti-trafficking Organization ➜ ([link removed])
At Love146, we’re often asked, “What should I look for as I research various organizations in the field that I may want to support?” Here is a list of things you may want to look for in organizations you support, and things you may want to be wary of. These are based on lessons we have learned and our 2 decades working in this field.

FOR YOUTH:
Youth Workers' Rights Guide ➜ ([link removed])
Share this resource with young workers you know! Everyone works or knows someone who works, but how many of us know our rights in the workplace? Where can you go or who can you talk to if something happens at your job?

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Anti-Trafficking Awareness Poster ➜ ([link removed])
We've got printer-friendly awareness posters in English & Spanish! Ready for a power pole or bulletin board in your neighborhood. You can spread the word about what trafficking is, and how people in your community can help make youth safer. These posters allow folks to see and supporting solutions that reduce risk and increase protection.

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Why we don't "rescue"➜ ([link removed])
In the fight against child exploitation, there is often a prevailing narrative of dramatic rescues. However, it is important to question the underlying assumptions that this type of intervention is always or even often needed and helpful. Check out this resource to understand why “rescues” are often not the only or best path to freedom, and how they can even lead to harm both for people being “rescued” and larger efforts to combat human trafficking.

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Raising Children Alongside Technology Webinar ➜ ([link removed])
The Internet is part of life, but it can also create a lot of vulnerability for children today. Many of the children in our care at Love146 first met their traffickers on social media. So we created this webinar and compiled resources to help you navigate raising children alongside technology.

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"I'm ready to save victims and kick traffickers in the face" ...A resource about where to start ➜ ([link removed])
At Love146, we often encounter individuals who are deeply moved by the issue of child trafficking and are eager to volunteer. However, some people feel deflated when they hear that educating yourself and your community are often the recommended first steps. So let’s talk about it! We want to provide you with some perspective on why we say this – and guidance on how you can impact the issue in a more personal and tangible way.

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Common Myths ➜ ([link removed])
Child trafficking is NOT a myth. But sadly, it attracts sensational narratives. In today's world, myths about child trafficking go beyond generalizations and problematic stereotypes. When things you hear may be far fetched and straight up bogus, it's important to know the facts. This problem is too real for work addressing it to be discredited by myths.

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Conducting Anti-Trafficking Work from a Racial Equity Lens ➜ ([link removed])
Recently, there was a request for information made by the US State Department’s Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons. The Senior Policy Operating Group (SPOG) asked for input from key stakeholders and community members on how it can advance racial justice and equity in work combatting human trafficking. We’re glad this request was made, and we submitted this answer for consideration:

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Social Media Toolkit ➜ ([link removed])
Raise awareness for the fight to end child trafficking with our social media toolkit. Use this content as a starting place to share about the issue of child trafficking and Love146 on your own accounts – feel free to change or elaborate. Tell your authentic story and why you care!

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Trauma-Informed Marketing? ➜ ([link removed])
Our language can deliver vicarious trauma to tens of thousands of people in a minute, or we could deliver vicarious hope. In keeping those impacted by our mission as the most centered stakeholders, it's going to lead us to use language that dignifies them.

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Self-care for Advocates ➜ ([link removed])
It’s no surprise that one of the most common questions we at Love146 hear is: “How do you keep your head on straight while immersed in these horrific realities?” We asked the Love146 team how they cope and take care of themselves. Here are the top themes that came up.

FOR ACTIVISTS:
Responding to Disclosures ➜ ([link removed])
As activists speaking about trafficking and human rights issues, it’s not uncommon for people to share how the issues connect to their personal experience of trauma. As non-professionals and volunteers, it’s important how we respond in these moments, especially as it may feel counter-intuitive. Here’s what to do – and what not to do.

FOR CAREGIVERS:
Caregiver PSA & Webinar ➜ ([link removed])
You'll find a PSA and a one-hour webinar focused on recognizing red flags and helping youth find a safe adult. These resources will shed light on tactics traffickers use to groom and recruit children, and discuss steps adults and caregivers can take.

FOR YOUTH:
Online Safety Guide ➜ ([link removed])
Traffickers often recruit and sell online. This is more true than ever since the pandemic has increased screen time. This web-based guide keeps it simple, and is designed specifically for you to be able to share directly with youth.

FOR YOUTH:
How to Spot Red Flags ➜ ([link removed])
The term “red flag” means you see something that’s a reason to stop and consider your safety. Seeing one or two red flags doesn’t necessarily mean that you're being trafficked, but it lets you know that you should probably step back, and maybe get support.

FOR YOUTH:
Finding Your Safe Person ➜ ([link removed])
Having a safe person to call is something that comes up a lot in our work preventing trafficking. Additionally, in our Survivor Care Love146 shows up as a safe person to prevent re-exploitation. It's important to have a safe person BEFORE you need a safe person.

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