63 – Teachers are on the Frontline

This episode is brought to you by Vanguard University and the Global Center for Women and Justice, who offer an incredible anti-human trafficking certificate. Whether you're a frontline responder, a social worker, in the ministry, a healthcare provider, or simply a community member who wants to help, this program is built for you. Head over to gcwj.org/ahtc to take the next step and apply today. ---Teachers hold the unique place in the lives of children, as they often spend up to 6 hours a day with a child. Educators have a unique opportunity to teach children lessons that extend far beyond the classroom, including prevention and early intervention of trafficking. How do we equip teachers to teach children about exploitation and ask the right questions when a child in their class exhibits signs of exploitation? In Virginia, teachers are required to receive two hours of training on CSEC – commercial sexual exploitation of children. Training like this provides teachers with the tools to identify warning signs and ask the right questions in order to better protect the children in their classroom. GCWJ Director Sandie Morgan and Board Member Dave Stachowiak discuss these important warning signs, how to equip teachers, and how teachers can engage students about modern-day slavery, including ways labor and sexuality can be exploited.   Resources: Podcast 35: Internet Safety Resources for Teachers Global Center for Women and Justice Trafficking Resources   If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to subscribe or rate the podcast on iTunes by clicking here. Click here for FAQs about podcasts and how to subscribe. Haven’t been receiving our newsletter? Visit our homepage to join today. Contact us with questions, comments, or suggestions by contacting us through our homepage.