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Training Description

Social media is increasingly being exploited to contact, recruit, and sell children for sex. Some traffickers use online ads to target victims, or they will send friend/follow requests to young people in their region, proceed to strike up a conversation, and develop online friendships. These conversations may start off friendly and innocent, but then the traffickers will begin to use manipulation to charm their potential victims. The online friendship quickly evolves to a romantic relationship, and this is where the sextortion techniques are used to lure their victims into human trafficking. During this session, attendees will learn to recognize signs of social media recruitment, and how traffickers lure their victims on the internet. Attendees will learn about the dangers of popular social media dating sites and apps. This session will also discuss popular emojis and their hidden meaning used to communicate sexual gesture when texting or communicating on internet sites and social media apps. Click to view this free training.

The Department of Children and Families, along with other statewide partners, has developed COVID 19 related infographics for distribution. 

COVID-19 Parent and Caregiver Resources

COVID-19 Teacher Information: Reporting Abuse

How to Talk to Little Learners

PBS: “Teacher, I don't feel good” is a phrase we, as early childhood educators, hear a lot. Our littlest learners are naturally curious and love to explore and share everything, including germs. With the arrival of COVID-19, the challenge of keeping our students and classrooms safe is more important than ever. When talking to our youngest learners and even their families, we can all take a lesson from Mister Rogers..." for more information go to https://www.pbs.org/education/blog/how-to-talk-to-little-learners-about-coronavirus

PBS: How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus

We know it can be a scary time for families as normal routines are disrupted due to the COVID-19 outbreak. This is a great time to talk to children about what is happening, and empower them to be helpers to keep each other healthy.

In the words of Mister Rogers: "Anything that's human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting and less scary.”  Meet the Helpers

EQ in you PJs!

Helpful SEL information for Middle and High School Students. To find out more go to https://school-connect.blog/eq-in-your-pjs/

Tips For Social Distancing, Quarantine, And Isolation During An Infectious Disease Outbreak Produced by SAMHSA