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The exploitation of minors is an alarming reality in the United States, and it comes in many forms: Bullying has evolved into an issue with often severe consequences. One in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused by age eighteen. And the commercial sexual exploitation of children in the U.S. is part of a thirty-two billion dollar criminal industry.
Perpetrators of crimes of sexual exploitation view schools as a prime location to recruit new pimps and lure new victims. These youth often have no idea what is really happening to them until it is too late. The purpose of The Empower Youth Program, therefore, is to equip students with strategies to stay safe from exploitation.
IeMpowered's 2 hours evidence-informed, interactive youth program designed to equip youth (ages 12-18) to avoid the tricks, traps and lures of human traffickers, utilizing survivor stories and age-appropriate videos. Its ideal format is a classroom-like setting (not an assembly format) that allows for optimal facilitator-youth discussion. The information provided is current, relevant, and captures the attention of the youth while opening their eyes to a dark and dangerous part of society. Youth learn practical ways to stay safe, such as alternatives to running away and appropriate internet and real world behaviors. It also empowers youth to be a voice for someone who may be trafficked by teaching them to recognize the red flags of a trafficking victim. Youth participate in a post-program activity designed for cognitive and emotional processing from learning about this tough subject matter.
The exploitation of minors is an alarming reality in the United States, and it comes in many forms: Bullying has evolved into an issue with often severe consequences. One in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused by age eighteen. And the commercial sexual exploitation of children in the U.S. is part of a thirty-two billion dollar criminal industry.
Perpetrators of crimes of sexual exploitation view schools as a prime location to recruit new pimps and lure new victims. These youth often have no idea what is really happening to them until it is too late. The purpose of The Empower Youth Program, therefore, is to equip students with strategies to stay safe from exploitation
(Each Topic is a 50 minute lesson)
The REACH program's art classes are for students in 2nd grade and up. We hope that art will encourage students to seize the opportunity to be empowered with empathy and strategies for staying safe. The program consists of lessons on the topics of good citizenship, gratitude, problem-solving, self-worth and self -love. The lessons will feature strategies on staying safe and a digital or multi-media art lesson.
There are three key objectives:
1. To empower students with strategies to navigate the vulnerabilities in their lives to stay safe and avoid exploitation.
2. To nurture the development of empathy so that they are empowered to help their peers – and not hurt them.
3. To encourage students to use art as a form of expression.
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ARK2Freedom is consitently teaching and training teachers, students and other organizations. As ARK2Freedom taught a lesson at your school or trained staff at your organization? If so, click on the link to tell us about your experience.
Thanks, The ARK2Freedom Staff
2022
Dear ARK2Freedom,
Alberta Barrett is an excellent teacher. She has come to my classroom several times. She has taught my students about the importance of working together to make a difference, being good citizens, and positive and negative behavior. The students are always so excited to see her and so am I.
Sincerely Georgia Johnson
4th grade Teacher, Killeen
2021
Thank you, Mrs. Barrett for coming to my class and talking to my students about internet safety, and sexting laws. My students learned so much.
Cynthia Tolbert
8th grade Teacher, Killeen