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Seventh & Eighth Grade
LESSON
Seven
Sex Trafficking Awareness & Prevention
45 Minutes
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Lesson Overview
Students will explore and understand the definitions, dangers, and effects of child sexual exploitation and abuse, as well as the dangers of sex trafficking. They will work together in community to discuss and process some common scenarios, and how they can protect themselves from exploitation. Students will also learn more about help-seeking, reporting, and resources for both.
Lesson Objectives
- Understand the definitions of child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA).
- Explore the realities of child sexual exploitation and trafficking.
- Discuss the implications of sextortion and non-consensual sharing.
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Compassionate response reminder: Teaching prevention education helps provide students with language and tools to define and identify abuse. Often while teaching prevention education, students will disclose experiences of harm or abuse to trusted adults. This lesson is trauma-informed and has been designed to acknowledge the varied experiences students may have. Before teaching please be sure you feel equipped to respond to instances of disclosure with a compassionate, trauma-informed approach. Please also confer with other school staff on how to handle student disclosures and navigate sensitive topics raised during these lessons.
There are small group breakouts within this lesson. Be prepared to split your students into small groups.