Less adult supervision in the summertime can increase vulnerability for youth, making them more susceptible to predators.

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Less adult supervision in the summertime can increase vulnerability for youth, making them more susceptible to predators. Would your kid feel comfortable coming to you if something happened to them?

HERE ARE 7 TIPS FOR TALKING WITH YOUR KID.
1. Try to be non-judgmental when listening to your youth.
Try not to show that you’re “shocked” or talk about how “awful” the youth’s experience was. This may prevent them from sharing more or believing that you can handle the information. In addition, remember that youth may not always realize that the situation they are in is unhealthy or abusive.

2. During conversations, pay attention to your body language.
Try to reflect understanding and empathy through your body language as well as your words.

3. Name the behavior rather than labeling the youth.
For example, a youth is not “stupid” because they made a choice to do something that was risky (e.g., run away, get in a car with someone who was drunk). And even risky behaviors don’t mean that a youth deserves to be victimized or is at fault for what happened to them.

4. Don’t make promises you can’t keep.
It’s natural to want to promise a youth who has been hurt that it will never happen again or you will make sure they are safe, but no one can promise that a youth 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.

5. Remember that word choice matters.
There is no such thing as a child “prostitute.” That child is a victim of human trafficking.

6. Call a local service provider or law enforcement if you worry a youth has been harmed.
It’s not your job to investigate what happened. The most important thing you can do when youth make a disclosure is to support them and connect them to the right resources. Also, be aware that youth often disclose details of abuse in stages over time.

7. Don’t feel like you need to have all of the answers.
If a youth asks you a question and you don’t know the answer, it’s okay to tell them you need to do some research or talk to someone and get back to them.

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Founded in 2002, Love146 journeys alongside children impacted by trafficking today and prevents the trafficking of children tomorrow. We connect the dots to understand how vulnerability operates in the lives of children, and intervene both to care for survivors who have been harmed and ultimately to prevent harm from happening in the first place. Our work is achieved through the power of relationships and collaboration, listening to those with lived experience and diverse backgrounds, scaling proven practices, and challenging the systems that leave children vulnerable. Our prevention and survivor care work has impacted more than 65,000 young people. Our core commitment is to do what is best for children.
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