Prevention Through Education
We know that a world without trafficking and exploitation is possible and prevention is where it starts. Our programs equip young people with the knowledge, skills, and support they need to stay safe and thrive. Grounded in empathy, critical thinking, and social responsibility, our approach fosters a culture of consent and aims to prevent trafficking, exploitation, and other forms of violence before they happen.
A new approach to prevention is coming soon
StolenYouth is coordinating with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to create the first nonprofit-led, statewide library of prevention education materials. These resources will be free, flexible, and designed for use by teachers in 7th–12th grade classrooms at no cost to schools.
This program is currently in its pilot phase
and will be available to Washington schools in Fall 2025.
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We're moving beyond awareness
We know that sex trafficking doesn’t happen in isolation—it exists at the intersection of sexual violence, systemic racism, and economic inequity. That’s why prevention must go beyond raising awareness. Our library offers a range of topics designed to fit seamlessly into school-based curriculum, helping educators and students explore the root causes of exploitation and identify opportunities for
action, growth, and change.
Topics Include
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Consent | Healthy Relationships | Digital Safety
Foundations of Human Trafficking | Red Flags and Warning Signs | Bystander Awareness and Allyship
Empathy | Social Responsibility | Critical Thinking
And more to come!
This is just the beginning
Looking ahead, our long-term goal is to become a national resource for community-based sexual violence prevention education, reaching people of all ages and backgrounds with tools that inform and empower.
Our priority for the first iteration of our new programming is classrooms, but we know that young people are shaped by many communities and systems. What we learn over the next year will help inform future development of prevention resources for caregivers, youth shelters, community organizations, and other groups that support young people.
