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Violence Against Children: Child Abuse and Human Trafficking Safety and Violence Prevention Curriculum
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Barriers to Learning
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Recognize, Reach Out and Refer Child abuse manifests in various behaviors
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Reports of Child Abuse
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Abuse Cases Neglect Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse Psychological Maltreatment
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Child Abuse and Treatment Act Mandates school personnel and other professionals report child abuse
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Sources of Reports Education Personnel Legal and Law Enforcement Social Services Staff Medical Personnel
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National Incidence Study of Child Abuse and Neglect Public schools report more cases of child abuse and neglect than any other institution
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Emotional Difficulties Many survivors blame themselves for the abuse, or blame others for not seeing or stopping the abuse.
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Child Abuse
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Talking About Abuse
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Warning Signs Anxiety Depressed Mood Eating Disorders Substance Abuse
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Educators are Mandated Reporters
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Local Policy
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Intervention Programs Work with students who have been targets of violence Students may have difficulty in school and with social interactions
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Additional Resources Ohio Children’s Trust Fund County children services agency
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Human Trafficking All states have reported cases Ohio: 50 reported cases in past 9 years with 1,078 U.S. born Ohio youth trafficked in 2011
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Youth Runaways
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Human Trafficking Dynamic Seller Buyer Victim
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Human Trafficking Victim Runaway or homeless Do not think they are a victim Do not trust social services, law enforcement
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Factors Associated with Human Trafficking of Minors Gang membership Large amounts of cash Unexplained absences
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Factors Associated with Human Trafficking of Minors Involved with abusive or controlling partner Signs of physical abuse and/or injury Engaged in scripted communication Fearful or anxious demeanor
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Factors Associated with Human Trafficking of Minors No control over own schedule and ID forms Talks about sexual activities that exceed age-group norms Involved with “boyfriend” who is 10 or more years older
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Solutions
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Resources
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education.ohio.gov
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Social Media @OHEducation ohio-department-of-education Ohio Families and Education Ohio Teachers’ Homeroom OhioEdDept storify.com/ohioEdDept
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