CSEC TRAINING SCUSD Counselors Meeting May 13, 2014.
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Transcript of CSEC TRAINING SCUSD Counselors Meeting May 13, 2014.
CSEC TRAININGSCUSD Counselors MeetingMay 13, 2014
What We’re Going To Cover
• What is SEM/CSEC?• Who Is At Risk?• Red Flags/Warning Signs• Case Study• What To Do If You Suspect• Dos and Don’ts• Resources
• District• Community Based
• Q & A
What Is CSEC/SEM?
CSEC = Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
• Sexual activity involving a child in exchange for something of value, or promise thereof, to the child or another person or persons;
• The child is treated as a commercial and sexual object; • CSEC is a form of violence against children
• CSEC includes, but is not limited to the following:
• Street Prostitution• Pornography• Stripping• Erotic/nude massages• Escort services• Phone Sex Lines• Private parties• Gang-based prostitution• Interfamilial pimping• Forms of internet-based exploitation
Who Is At Risk?
The greatest risk factor is age Avg age of entry into prostitution is 11-12 yrs old
Youth who have a history of abuse (emotional, physical, or sexual)
Parental drug use Children who runaway
Studies show that by the 3rd time a child runs away there is an 85% chance of becoming a victim of sex-trafficking
Children who have a history of CPS involvement Numerous foster care placements History of being in the Juvenile Justice System
Sources: Shared Hope International, The National Report on Domestic Minor Sex-Trafficking and the Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (CAASE), Sexually Exploited Children & Teens
Young people may be:
Tricked into exploiting themselves through promises of gifts or money
Seduced into exploitation by a “boyfriend” or “girlfriend”
Manipulated or threatened by their trafficker Physically forced into exploitation and may be beaten,
raped and/or assaulted
Sources: Shared Hope International, The National Report on Domestic Minor Sex-Trafficking and the Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (CAASE), Sexually Exploited Children & Teens
Red Flags: What To Look For
Attendance Issues Excessive tardiness, skipping classes, sleeping in class Involvement w/ older male or female
May be signed out of school by non-family members Foster Youth or Homeless Youth History of chronic AWOLs or running way Poor grades/drop in grades Drug and/or alcohol use Bragging about the life, making money, has new things
I Suspect… Now What?
Call CPS or Law Enforcement… You are a mandated reporter
Contact the district’s Safe Schools Office Contact Youth Development Support Services
What can I do on campus? Raise awareness – talk about risks Engage with young people Provide safe space for young people to talk with adults Utilize Expanded Learning supplemental partners for additional
supports Provide gender specific supports for girls and boys Provide training for staff and students Ask questions!
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How we got started doing this work…..
Background Mentoring/Advocacy Law Enforcement Contacts Coaching and technical assistance for social workers and
counselors Street Outreach to locate missing children Referrals to trauma informed mental health supports Survivor led resources for youth and parents Professional Development for administrators, teachers and
other school site staff members STREAT TEAM: Students Together Reducing Sexual
Exploitation and Trafficking “Youth who experience sexual abuse
are “twenty-eight times more likely to be arrested for prostitution
at some point in their lives than children who [did] not.”
Do’s and Don’ts
DO……..
Provide a safe place for engagement Be nonjudgemental when listening Work to build trust Pay attention to your body language Keep physical contact to a minimum Be familiar with street language/slang that the youth might
use Use appropriate language and terms; be sensitive to a
child/youths experience as a victim Recognize the various symptoms of trauma Recognize the child/youth as a victim
DON’T……..
Rely on stereotypes to identify/engage with SEM React verbally or physically in a way that communicates
discomfort or disgust Expect immediate gratitude for your efforts Act/appear to be distracted, disinterested or disapproving Try to use street language/slang out of context when talking
with the youth Use inappropriate language or derogatory terms when
discussing the youth’s experience Expect the youth to identify themselves as victims
Contact Us
• Children’s Protective Services (916) 875-KIDS • Stacey Bell, Youth Development Support
Services, Director 643-7994 [email protected]
• Aliya Holmes, Foster Youth Services, Coordinator 643-7991
• Cailey Bronny, Mentor/Advocate 643-7995 [email protected]
