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Kit de Herramientas de Promoción Federal para Padres y Cuidadores

Kit de Herramientas de Promoción Federal para Padres y Cuidadores

Este kit de herramientas imparcial tiene como objetivo ayudar a los padres y cuidadores a dar sus primeros pasos, junto con sus hijos, para participar en la defensa de los temas que les importan a ellos y a sus familias a nivel federal en los Estados Unidos.
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Federal Advocacy Toolkit for Parents and Caregivers

Federal Advocacy Toolkit for Parents and Caregivers

This non-partisan toolkit is intended to help parents and caregivers to take their first steps, alongside their child(ren), to engage in federal advocacy in the United States, on issues that matter to them and their families. 
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Los Angeles County Five-Year Strategic Plan to Prevent and Address Child Trafficking

Los Angeles County Five-Year Strategic Plan to Prevent and Address Child Trafficking

The Los Angeles County Five-Year Strategic Plan to Prevent and Address Child Trafficking is a bold and ambitious proposal that is meant to serve as a guide-post for the county — the most populous in the U.S. — to confront the commercial sexual exploitation of children and youth (CSEC/Y).
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Better supporting LGBTQIA2S+ youth survivors of commercial sexual exploitation

Better supporting LGBTQIA2S+ youth survivors of commercial sexual exploitation

Every young person should be supported in being themselves and afforded the same opportunities to learn, grow and chase their dreams. For youth who are LGBTQIA2S+, however, this ideal often conflicts with their reality.
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Improving supports for male survivors of sexual exploitation

Improving supports for male survivors of sexual exploitation

All young people deserve safe spaces and connections with supportive people who promote their health and well-being, allowing them to be who they are and pursue their dreams. The unfortunate reality, however, is this isn't always the case.
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How to Support Youth Impacted by Commercial Sexual Exploitation During Testimony

How to Support Youth Impacted by Commercial Sexual Exploitation During Testimony

Supporting youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation when they are called to testify in criminal court proceedings against their traffickers is essential for youth’s safety, mental health, and well-being.
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A Guide to Implementing & Evaluating Services for Youth Experiencing Commercial Sexual Exploitation

A Guide to Implementing & Evaluating Services for Youth Experiencing Commercial Sexual Exploitation

Supporting the holistic needs of children and youth experiencing commercial sexual exploitation requires thoughtful collaboration and assessment among agencies. This includes understanding if services provided to children and youth are helping them thrive.
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Strategies to End Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Youth: A toolkit for collaborative action

Strategies to End Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Youth: A toolkit for collaborative action

A practical how-to guide that offers best practices and learnings gleaned from our decade of working to address the commercial sexual exploitation of children and youth.
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