This interactive curriculum consists of a youth session, designed to empower students to make safe choices online, and a caregiver session, to equip caregivers with resources to protect their children from exploitation. Each session is ~50 minutes, incorporating discussions, case studies, videos, and worksheets to equip participants for practical online safety and human trafficking prevention. Cyber Street Smarts (Students Grades 6-12) Students learn: How Traffickers use games and apps to find victims How traffickers groom minors for exploitation How to set “non-negotiables” for safe friendships, relationships, and online experiences What to do in a dangerous online conversation How to help friends and family be safe online How to report and seek help Not MY Child! (Caregivers) Caregivers learn: The “norms” online life for youth ages 9-17 How traffickers groom minors for exploitation using social media apps and gaming platforms Practical solutions to keep youth safe online How to empower youth to make safe choices How to report and seek help if a minor is in danger Kit Contents The Leader’s Guide PDF, including speaking tips, speaker notes for all slides, worksheets, and additional resources with embedded links Youth and Caregiver slide decks (standard and widescreen) Promotional logos Note for Catechists: This curriculum, “Cyber Street Smarts,” correlates with the following two Safe Environment lessons from Circle of Grace for grades 9-12: “Tech Savvy or Tech Safe?” and “Human Trafficking: Modern Day Slavery.” Please contact your diocese’s Faith Formation or Director of Safe Environment director to determine how you will utilize this curriculum. Click HERE to download Sources Include: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children One More Child Paving the Way Foundation THORN U.S. Department of Homeland Security/The Blue Campaign
