Your Name and Title: Alex K. Monroe
School, Library, or Organization Name: Human Trafficking Clinic
Co-Presenter Name(s): n/a
Country from Which You Will Present: United States of America
Language in Which You Will Present: English
Target Audience (such as primary school teachers, high school administrators, students, etc.): Middle and high school teachers and administrators; students
Short Session Description (one line):
This study reveals the lack of proper knowledge of the
issue among American students and seeks to mend this shortcoming through the creation
and implementation of a holistic anti-trafficking advocacy curriculum that not only
informs and motivates students towards advocacy, but also meets Colorado state
academic standards.
Full Session Description (one paragraph minimum):
Human trafficking is an international problem that penetrates every society on the globe. Trafficking in children for the purposes of commercial sexual exploitation, forced labor, and domestic servitude occurs in every state of the United States. Education is key in human trafficking prevention. This study reveals the lack of proper knowledge of the issue among American students and seeks to mend this shortcoming through the creation and implementation of a holistic anti-trafficking advocacy curriculum that not only informs and motivates students towards advocacy, but also meets Colorado state academic standards. Case studies using sixth grade students in Denver show the impact that such a curriculum has, not only on knowledge gained, but student empowerment and civic responsibility through advocacy.
The author analyzes the impact of the Aware Curriculum through diagnostic/formative and summative assessments, classroom observation, and written assessments to gauge knowledge, comprehension of key concepts, and student thought processes about anti-trafficking advocacy. Findings show that students of various skills-sets and learning levels are able to gain a deeper understanding of human trafficking, relate personally to the issue, and create practical methods for anti-trafficking advocacy in their schools and communities.
Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session: http://www.humantraffickingclinic.org
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