Technology, including social media and classified websites like Backpage.com, are widely viewed as responsible for the explosion of sex trafficking in the United States. Our own research backs this up.
To make matters worse, predators are luring child victims through online communications — via tablet, phone, even video game consoles. And there, our children are being sold for sex. So how do we protect them?
We must invade the darkness of the online world where the predators are communicating with our kids. With the strong support of caring friends like you, Shared Hope is doing just that. -Linda Smith
Our Response
Shared Hope is developing comprehensive tools for parents, teachers, and all those working with youth to protect children from the traps predators lay with a plan to get these tools into as many adult hands as possible.
They will raise awareness of grooming tactics, equip adults with knowledge of technology dangers, and provide tangible “how-to” safety tips. These tools include:
We are just getting started with developing resources to help you protect the children in your sphere of interest. Sign up and receive an update everytime we publish new, up to date content.
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Ultimately, adults are empowered, children are protected, and we stop
child sex trafficking before it ever happens.-Kelly
