Is My Child At Risk for Human Trafficking?

Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption, Foster & Kinship Care

Kapitel

1. Is My Child At Risk for Human Trafficking? (00:00:00)

2. What is human trafficking, and how does it show up in the lives of children and teens in the U.S.? (00:02:01)

3. Why might children who have experienced foster care, adoption, or relative caregiving be at higher risk for trafficking? (00:09:07)

4. What role do things like running away, online activity, or mental health play in increasing risk? (00:13:07)

5. Are there particular ages or developmental stages when children are most at risk? (00:16:32)

6. What systemic factors—such as placement instability or a lack of adult oversight—contribute to vulnerability? (00:20:28)

7. What signs or red flags should caregivers be watching for in their children or teens? (00:27:20)

8. How does trafficking often begin for vulnerable youth? (00:34:44)

9. What should a caregiver do if they suspect trafficking or exploitation? (00:36:29)

10. If a child discloses trafficking or exploitation, what should a caregiver’s first response be? (00:41:31)

11. What kinds of services or professionals should a caregiver seek out to help a child recover from trafficking or exploitation? (00:42:56)

12. What are some preventative actions parents and caregivers can build into their homes and relationships with their kids? (00:53:17)

13. What can caregivers be sensitive to at home, things that may contribute to increasing risk factors for our kids who are more vulnerable to these risks? (00:56:34)

14. What conversations should caregivers be having regularly with their tweens or teens about trafficking risks? (00:59:37)

15. What resources, hotlines, or support networks should every caregiver have saved in their phones, or know about? (01:03:09)

16. In addition to being the one safe, stable, nurturing adult in a child’s life, what other practical protective factors can parents and caregivers incorporate into their home’s daily rhythms? (01:04:01)