In collaboration with the Butler Institute for Families at the University of Denver, Casey evaluated a program to bring together 21 teams of tribal and state representatives to work together over a one-year period to recruit and retain more tribal homes for American...
Data and Evaluation Data is a river that flows through all aspects of tribal child welfare and ripples into the community. Gathering, organizing, and sharing data in a meaningful way can be challenging to navigate. Developing data capacity can feel like traveling from...
The experience of poverty early in the life course can have far-reaching impacts on children’s health, development and educational success, well into adulthood. In this interview, Telethon Kids Research Focus Area Head, Brain and Behaviour Professor Steve...
Federal Requirements Developing a comprehensive response to trafficking means going beyond meeting federal requirements. However, if your tribe is receiving Title IV-E or IV-B funds then certain requirements must be met. If your Tribe is not currently receiving these...
Collaboration Creating a comprehensive response to the trafficking of children will require the collaboration of a number of agencies, service providers, and community members. Getting Started 1. Who from your agency wants and needs to be involved? 2. Who is already...
Early Identification & Screening Identifying victims is the crucial first step to address child sex trafficking and is a federal requirement for agencies receiving Title IV-E funds. Child sex trafficking risk assessment and/or identification tools should be...
Creating anawareness campaign Awareness campaigns can change perceptions and motivate people to join in the fight to prevent and respond to the trafficking of children. Here are some items to consider when planning and developing an awareness campaign. Put together...
Trafficking takes many forms. If everyone is educated, your chances of finding it and stopping it in your community are much higher. PREVENT TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN DEVELOPING PREVENTION AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS. HOW DO YOU PREVENT? ...
