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Shared Hope has been a leader on policy research in the field of child and youth sex trafficking for over 20 years, working to ensure federal, state, and local policies are rooted in and supported by research and promising practices.
Internet Safety Guide: How to Talk to Your Kids About Online Interactions
With our years of research and our experience in the field, we developed a comprehensive Internet Safety Toolkit – made with you in mind. This critical information will help you keep the children in your life safe from internet-based danger.
DownloadInternet Safety: Episode 1 – Vulnerabilities and Grooming Tactics
That online friend. They seem to make your teen feel cared for, confident and connected. But are they truly a friend, or could they be a predator in disguise? Learn more about the inherent vulnerabilities of children and youth, and how to identify the grooming tactics predators use to lure them into dangerous traps.
WatchInternet Safety: Episode 2 – Warning Signs and Action Steps
Perhaps you’re feeling concerned for a child or teen that you care for, or maybe you see warning signs and have alarm bells ringing in your gut. So, what exactly should you do next? We encourage you to sit down with Kelly, our staff expert on internet safety. In this video, she will empower you with action steps and resources to help the kids in your life.
WatchInternet Safety: Episode 3 – Connected Devices
Internet devices need parental controls just like when you prepare a teen to get their driver’s license — but before you hand over the keys. In this episode, Kelly will take you through different types of parental controls and helpful resources to get you started, so that you can protect, and then prepare your child’s internal guardrails as they engage with the online world.
Watch2019 Protected Innocence Challenge Toolkit
The Protected Innocence Challenge is a comprehensive study of existing state laws designed to inspire and equip advocates. Under the Challenge, every state receives a Report Card that grades the state on 41 key legislative components that must be addressed in a state’s laws in order to effectively respond to the crime of domestic minor sex trafficking. In addition, each state receives a complete analysis of this 41-component review and practical recommendations for improvement. Full Report: 2019 Protected Innocence Challenge Toolkit: State Report Cards on the Legal Framework of Protection for the Nation’s Children
Open Link2019 Protected Innocence Challenge: Alabama Report Card
The Protected Innocence Challenge is a comprehensive study of existing state laws designed to inspire and equip advocates. Under the Challenge, every state receives a Report Card that grades the state on 41 key legislative components that must be addressed in a state’s laws in order to effectively respond to the crime of domestic minor sex trafficking. In addition, each state receives a complete analysis of this 41-component review and practical recommendations for improvement.
Open Link2019 Protected Innocence Challenge: Alabama Analysis & Recommendations
The Protected Innocence Challenge is a comprehensive study of existing state laws designed to inspire and equip advocates. Under the Challenge, every state receives a Report Card that grades the state on 41 key legislative components that must be addressed in a state’s laws in order to effectively respond to the crime of domestic minor sex trafficking. In addition, each state receives a complete analysis of this 41-component review and practical recommendations for improvement.
Open Link2019 Protected Innocence Challenge: Alaska Report Card
The Protected Innocence Challenge is a comprehensive study of existing state laws designed to inspire and equip advocates. Under the Challenge, every state receives a Report Card that grades the state on 41 key legislative components that must be addressed in a state’s laws in order to effectively respond to the crime of domestic minor sex trafficking. In addition, each state receives a complete analysis of this 41-component review and practical recommendations for improvement.
Open Link2019 Protected Innocence Challenge: Arizona Report Card
The Protected Innocence Challenge is a comprehensive study of existing state laws designed to inspire and equip advocates. Under the Challenge, every state receives a Report Card that grades the state on 41 key legislative components that must be addressed in a state’s laws in order to effectively respond to the crime of domestic minor sex trafficking. In addition, each state receives a complete analysis of this 41-component review and practical recommendations for improvement.
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