Gain an understanding of NCMEC resources available to assist law enforcement with child sex trafficking cases.
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Sex trafficking, much like other forms of child abuse, can be difficult to detect because victims often hide their victimization and are reluctant to come forward and tell a parent or trusted person at school. This guide discusses characteristics of those vulnerable to becoming involved in sex trafficking, tips to protect children from victimization, signs of victimization parents should be aware of and a step by step action plan if you think a child might have been a victim of human trafficking.
References list for sex trafficking in Hawaii webinar
The Trafficking in Persons Symposium’s prime objective was to use this information to develop SME informed training for first responders, child welfare and juvenile justice personnel, medical professionals, educators, social service providers and the public—aimed at supporting and enhancing abilities to identify and respond to child trafficking.
Do you investigate sex offenses involving children? Do you establish a connection between the people who seek out and view child sexual abuse material and those who may be child sexual abusers? Pauline Renick shares three investigative tips for cases involving sex offenses and children.
First published in 1996, the Federal Resources on Missing and Exploited Children’s Directory has become an effective resource that can be used by agencies and organizations involved in the safe recovery of missing children. The Directory contains the most up-to-date information on and links to other agencies and organizations that can help in finding a solution. The Directory is a compilation of the many services, programs, publications, and training that address issues of child sexual exploitation, child pornography, child abduction, and missing children cases. It describes the role of each Federal Task Force member agency in the location and recovery of missing and exploited children, the types of services and support that are available, the various methods for accessing these services, and additional resources.
Portable guide - Investigating Child Abuse for Law Enforcement Response to Child Abuse
Study concerning trafficking in Hawaii
When Your Child Is Missing: A Family Survival Guide was written by parents who had experienced firsthand the trauma of a missing child and who wanted to help other parents facing the same overpowering loss. This guide was created to provide advice about what to do when your child is missing, whom to contact, and how to best assist law enforcement.
