We talk about a lot of sensitive topics as school counselors, and today is no exception. We’re taking a deep dive into child sex trafficking. Heavy, I know. But with sex trafficking happening all around us, this just might be the conversation you never knew you needed to hear.

I’m joined by Krystal Nierman of Switch, an organization fighting to end sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. Krystal shares what sex trafficking really looks like…and there’s a good chance it’s not what you think! Plus, you’ll hear how to spot the red flags among students, what to do if you suspect it’s happening, and actions we can take (and teach to others) to help prevent sex trafficking.

Be sure to check the links below for more valuable resources on this topic. This is something that could be affecting students at your own school in various ways, so keep asking questions and follow your gut if you feel like something is off. Share this episode with fellow counselors to help spread awareness around child sex trafficking!

Resources Mentioned:

• Free Resource: Editable Scholarship Spreadsheet - https://counselorclique.com/scholarship
• Switch Website: https://switchsc.org
• National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMC): https://www.missingkids.org/home 
• Child Sex Trafficking: https://www.missingkids.org/theissues/trafficking 
• Child Sexual Abuse Material: https://www.missingkids.org/theissues/csam 
• National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE): https://endsexualexploitation.org

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