At iCare, prevention happens through awareness and service. Through educating adults and youth about the plight of trafficking in our community, we work to equip them with practical ways to keep themselves and their loved one safe. Since the average age of entry into sex trafficking is 13, we must reach the youth right where they are.
- We are available to share our youth awareness programs in churches, schools, youth serving organizations, PTO’s, and group homes.
- Women’s and men’s groups are also receiving pertinent information on how to identify and respond to victims.
- Our training conferences include a multdisciplinary format with professionals from law enforcement, medical, mental health, social work, and education learning how to work hand in hand to identify and respond to victims.
Can you spot the trafficking victim in this photo?
It's impossible right? That's because 9 out of 10 victims of child trafficking attend school every day. They blend in.
That means educators, neighbors, and friends need to be trained to spot the signs of vulnerability.
There are children in our area who are going to school every day, pretending things are fine, while suffering incredible abuse.