In this webinar, experts will discuss how to address the unique vulnerabilities of immigrant and refugee young people, students with disabilities, and young people involved in child welfare.

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Description

As we work to prevent human trafficking and child exploitation, how can we identify and help students who are the most vulnerable and need the most support? There are no perfect answers, but there are many strategies, tips, and tools educators can use. 

This webinar will highlight best practices and resources for K-12 educators working with students who are at higher risk of being trafficked or exploited. We will have presentations that discuss how to address the unique vulnerabilities of immigrant and refugee young people, students with disabilities, and young people involved in the child welfare system. The webinar will also include a robust panel discussion with experts on specific populations including youth who are deaf and experiencing other physical and learning differences, unaccompanied minors, new immigrant students, and young people who are experiencing homelessness. The webinar will conclude with an audience Q&A. 

Speakers

·     Dr. Beth Bowman, CEO, Restoring Ivy Collective, Person With Lived Experience, Professor, Gallaudet University, D.C.

·     Lina M. Caswell, Associate Director, Children and Youth Programs, Church World Services, NJ

·     Cali MacEachen, Program Officer, Aspire, U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, VA

·     Diane Smith Howard, Managing Attorney, Institutions and Community Integrations, National Disability Rights Network, D.C.

·     Katie Talbott, Intervention Specialist, Kettering City School District, Orchard Park Elementary, OH

·     Kaitlyn Zedalis, Associate Director, Research, Learning, & Advocacy, Covenant House Action & Research Tank (CHART), Covenant House, NJ  

In Case You Missed It 

·     Guide: Human Trafficking in America’s Schools: How Schools Can Combat Trafficking in Partnership with People with Lived Experience

·     Webinar: Building Protective Factors to Reduce Student Vulnerability to Human Trafficking 

·     Webinar: The Impact of Bias, Inequities, and Injustices in Supporting Students Impacted by Human Trafficking 

·     Webinar: Addressing Human Trafficking: Supporting Vulnerable Populations and Effectively Reintegrating Students

Registration

Visit the event webpage to register and, later, access archived materials, including the recording, slides, speaker bios, and transcript.

Visit the Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Webinar Series webpage to view upcoming and archived events. 

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