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How to Help Your Child Avoid Abuse & Trafficking

1. Talk to Your Children. Listen. Be Proactive.

One of the main reasons children are groomed into trafficking is because they are looking for approval and support that they may not be getting at home. Childhood and adolescence can be a very trying time where children struggle with peer pressure, bullying, and social pressures. This can lead them to make questionable choices so that they can fit in. 


By creating an environment where your child can talk to you and ask questions about anything without getting reprimanded, you are decreasing their vulnerability when they are faced with difficult situations. Understand that having an open dialogue with your child is crucial in circumventing them from finding their answers in places that may not be safe or appropriate. 


Have age-appropriate conversations with your children about what to watch out for, and what to do if they encounter a confusing or inappropriate situation.


Listen. Address their questions and concerns. Let them know they can always come to you for any reason, and you will always listen and take appropriate action.


Supplement the education that your child is receiving in school by providing appropriate informative content. Teach them what meaningful relationships look like and the difference between someone who is only interested in them for their body versus someone who has genuine, good intentions.

2. Be Their Advocate. Teach Them to Say No & to Tell You Right Away.

Teach them when and how to say no. Lead by example and show them that it’s okay for you as a parent to say no to certain things. Help them understand that they have the autonomy to make positive choices and that you are there to back them up.


Teach your child there is no situation that is bad enough where they cannot reach out to you for help. Encourage open, honest communication. They should know they can report anything to you without fear of consequences.


Create a plan where they can use a secret word or phrase to alert you to a negative situation, and always go to them. Make sure they have your phone number and address memorized and know how to contact you in case of an emergency.

3. Be Involved. Know What Your Child is Doing.

Realize that it’s your responsibility to know what they’re doing online: what apps they’re using, who they’re messaging and calling, and what pictures and videos they’re sending and receiving. When it comes to your children, safety comes before privacy. Monitoring them is not optional.


Have the passwords to their phone and social media platforms. Route their texts and online activity to your phone. Keep tabs on everything that your child is doing on their phone, computer, and video game console with these monitoring and parental control apps. By doing so, you are minimizing the possibility that they could be getting targeted by predators.

Don't forget about video games with online chat rooms. Predators have been increasingly targeting children via video games such as Fortnite. 

Take Proactive Measures to Ensure the Safety of Your Children:

  • Download the FBI Child ID App. A free app that allows parents to store updated photos and a physical description of their child and transmit that information to authorities if their child goes missing. 
  • Regularly check the local and national sex offender registries and alert your children, family and friends of predators nearby. National Sex Offender Public Website: Nsopw.gov 
  • Frequently check your children's phones, tablets and computers. This should be a priority. 
  • Download these monitoring/parental control apps to monitor your child's activities, apps and communications on their phones. 
  • Be open and honest with your children on the dangers of internet use, social media, apps and online video games. Encourage transparent communication; listen to them, and answer their questions thoughtfully. Monitoring your children is not an invasion of their privacy; it’s a non-negotiable safety precaution. It can go from online harassment to your child being harmed or physically taken from you. 

Prevention Strategies

Useful tips, resources & strategies to help you safeguard children & prevent them from being easy victims of child abuse and trafficking. Replay of our live Q&A on our @ChildRescue TikTok. 

We discussed: • Awareness • Communication  • Involvement & Education • Internet Safety • Proactive Measures • 7 Things You Need to Know About Child Predators

Cyber Security: With Technologist Mark Stross

Mark Stross, visionary technologist, & former Intelligence Officer, Craig "Sawman" Sawyer, explained what you need to know to protect children.


Mark's knowledge of technology, philosophy, and the human experience informs his keen sense of what's happening - and what's coming. He aims to raise awareness, educate, inspire, and leave you informed and ready to engage in a new way. He wrote this article and did a radio show on this topic as a follow up to this live discussion.

The War on Children

We must not allow our children to be easy targets.

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Internet Safety Tips

Reg Flag Apps (Delete These Immediately)

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Parental Monitoring Apps

Reg Flag Apps (Delete These Immediately)

What is Grooming? How Predators Gain Access

What is Grooming? How Predators Gain Access

What is Grooming? How Predators Gain Access

What is Grooming? How Predators Gain Access

Watch the Contraland Documentary

What is Grooming? How Predators Gain Access

Watch the Contraland Documentary

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