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Check out the new report from Polaris on slavery in Illicit Massage Parlors
https://polarisproject.org/massage-parlor-trafficking

Decreasing stress and anxiety are critical to safe and effective discipline. 🤷🏻‍♀️ BUT isn’t stress part of being a parent!?!
👍🏽 Preparing for healthy communication and discipline ahead of time can allow parents to react to stressful parenting situations from a place of knowledge and wisdom.

Check out this and other articles for more information, including strategies and tips!

Home | Giving Directions | Essentials | Parenting Information | CDC Learn tips and tools for parents.

Check out these resources for kids and families dealing with trauma and traumatic experiences!

Traumatic Experiences | Sesame Street in Communities Grown-ups hold the power to help lessen the effects of traumatic experiences.

Exploitation can and does happen everywhere.

"In Anchorage, 1-in-4 homeless youth were victims of human trafficking, of which 42 percent were Alaska Natives – that’s according to a multi-city study that Covenant House of Alaska participated in."

Report shows Alaska natives disproportionately victims of human trafficking Disturbing report shows Anchorage experienced more human trafficking than New York, Los Angeles and New Orleans. Alaska natives were disproportionately impacted.

What does a healthy financial relationship look like?

Financial Safety Planning - NNEDV Remember to include financial considerations in your safety plan! Keep these topics in mind around financial safety planning.

😳😳 How to respond if someone's pressuring you!?! 😳😳

How to Respond if Someone Is Pressuring You | RAINN If someone is pressuring you to engage in sexual activity, it is important to remember that being in this situation is not your fault. Here are some strategies to try.