School Closings Due to COVID-19 Present Potential for Increased Risk of Child Exploitation “Due to school closings as a result of COVID-19, children will potentially have an increased online presence and/or be in a position that puts them at an inadvertent risk. Due to this newly developing environment, the FBI is seeking to warn parents, educators, caregivers, and children about the dangers of online exploitation and signs of child abuse.”
A21 provides guides for students, teachers, parents, and anyone who would like to learn more about human trafficking. Prevention efforts are key to stopping child exploitation.
Ransomed Life provides free virtual presentations to help parents, educators and children recognize the signs and avoid being manipulated and coerced into exploitative relationships. They also offer free counseling and mentoring to those who have been harmed by these crimes.
Visit their site here to attend a free training: Ransomed Life
Visit Shared Hope International for more information and resources on how to stop recognize, prevent, and help victims to recover from trafficking and exploitation.