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Home My WebLink About2015-06-24 Handouts v t SIGNS TO WATCH FOR: Occurs when people are forced or coerced into Evidence of being controlled the commercial sex trade against their will. Child sex trafficking includes any child # New older boyfriend/girlfriend \ involved in commercial sex. Sex traffickers frequently target vulnerable people with => Habitual runaway 77, histories of abuse and then use violence, y threats, lies, false promises, debt bondage, or => Evidence of new clothes/gifts other forms of control and manipulation to keep victims involved in the sex industry. Sex => Bruises or signs of battering trafficking exists within the broader commercial sex trade, often at much larger => Fear,anxiety and depression rates than most people realize or understand. Sex trafficking has been found in a wide => Avoids eye contact variety of venues of the overall sex industry, � including residential brothels,hostess clubs, Appears malnourished online escort services, fake massage businesses,strip clubs,and street prostitution. Afraid of law enforcement VICTIM STATISTICS: ti , 12-14 Years � Average age of a child entering into prostitution 1 %4. � RISK FACTORS: 7 Yearss ►A "I Average life expectancy of a juvenile prostitute , Youth Povert / y 1in3 Runaway/Homelessness Teen runaways will be lured towards prostitution within 48 hours of leaving home => History of sexual abuse 20-48 => Prostitution in the family Average number of times a day a victim is forced t " to have sex Lack of resources/support 92% => Chemical dependency of victims want to leave prostitution Sowce.Polars Proje(t&Brcaki,�q Free i ' 1 WHAT TO DO IF YOU _ RESOURCES: f SUSPECT SOMEONE IS BEING TRAFFICKED: Alexandra House Life Prep Academy Toll free:888-780-2332 763-203-2015 24-Hour Hotline: 763-780-2330 HELP • Make sure the person is safe Mediation Services Alliance for a Violence 763-422-8878 i • Offer support and guidance Free Anoka County 763-422-7047 Men As Peacemakers • Encourage them to seek medical treat- 218-727-1939 x11 ment if needed Anoka County STOP Corrections Mobile Crisis • Encourage them to seek help though a 763-323-5830 Response Team victim advocacy group such as Crisis line: 763-755-3801 Alexandra House or Breaking Free Anoka-Hennepin School District MN Girls Are • if you are concerned that they are actively HOPE Office: 763-433-4685 Not For Sale i involved in Sex Trafficking, contact your 612-337-5010 local law enforcement Constance Free Church Toll free 888-337-5010 763-434-5995 • If you live in Anoka County, contact the I The Avenues Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Eagle Brook Church 612-522-1690 Division and ask to speak with: 651-429-9227 j The Bridge f • Detective Schantzen,or Headway 612-377-8800 763-746-2411 • Detective Strusinski,or The Link l Hope 4 Youth 612-871-0748 ? • Detective Villegas , 763-323-2066 At 763=323-5000 YMCA(Andover) ry If an emergency call 911 Imprisoned Show 763 230-9622 2u � k{ . www.imprisonedshow.com IsK"I _, x a 1ST PRIORITY ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE 13301 Hanson Blvd NW ` OF LAW ENFORCEMENT: Andover, MN 55304 - THE RESCUE AND PROTECTION 763-323-5000 ,ER,FF ]K ANOA COUNTY OF VICTIMS SHERIFF'S OFFICE = ` " � SHERIFF JAMES STUART a .x t W Q 6 :M q 3 �fK��ti�•�, `� J l 6 Q Youth Resource Line Transitional Living Program School and Street Based Outreach 703 House ME M-0- Youth Food Shelves W Communities Host Home } 0i k• e• .N THE YMCA IS MORE THAN Ir A GYM ' Get Involved! the FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ,. HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Give If interested in donating to support programs that support HELPING homeless youth, please visit YOUTH THRIVE give.ymtatwincities.org and give 09EVENTI ON AND HIOUISWR-i FACTS to the Emma B. Howe YMCA Annual Support Campaign Volunteer ABOUT YOUTH HOMELESSNESSAccording to Wilder Research,in 2012: If interested in opening your home to a youth facing homelessness, please call the Youth ResourceYMCA OF THE GREATER Line at 763-493-3052TWIN CITIES Emma B.Howe YMCA � 2304 7ackson Street NE, � �' Minneapolis,MN 55418 � ymcayouthinterventionservices.org ,,,zoo o,nz Service4 WE Provide What Can fou Provide? �OM�> volunteer Support The following items are critical for our In order to effectively serve the continued support of youth experiencing youth of our community,we need — homelessness. These items provide Age 23 and under style of: volunteers in many different areas. their basic needs of food, clothing, and Jeans • Shirts • Sweatshirts hygiene products. New Shoes • New Undergarments Laundry facilities Gently Used Coats (seasonal please) • Drop-In Center(work with youth). Front Desk Reception • Donation Managers • Ready to eat and nutritional • Clothing Closet Coordinators • Food Shelf Coordinators • Microwavabie • Educator/Mentor(work with youth) See supplemental list for further • Office Manager food needs on our website. • Gift Cards (Cub, Walmart, Target, lit& Goodwill) Cleaning the Center Kitchen and dining area Technical Assistance • Bus Passes • Operations • Adopt a week each year (cover the • Host Homes (work with youth) cost or provide meals) • Cash/Credit Card unrestricted Duffle Bag Towels donations, cash, check, or online Fill out the "volunteer application" form found online. Fill out an online secure back- ground check form (this is required in Showers and hygiene products order to work with youth). Please Sleeping Bag contribute $25 at the completion of filling out the form to cover the cost. You will be contacted by HOPE 4 Youth upon satisfactory completion of your ■ volunteer application and background ' t check. Sign-up to complete your required interview,training and orientation. do \' Attend and complete your Center lounge and game room interview, orientation and training Internet access Personal hygiene products Sign up to start your volunteer work and begin changing lives for the Job search and See supplemental list for additional "it takes a village to raise a child." better. education resources items needed African Proverb out' gape kion Contact us! __ ; Who INE fire ...is that all youth will feel safe, HOPE 4 Youth Center valued and supported while � -� HOPE 4 Youth was started in working toward reaching their -- ._- the Fall of 2012 by a group of full potential. This begins with individuals motivated to make a meeting their basic needs and = change after reading startling leads to providing them with ` f F -_ news articles describing how the tools they need to thrive. Anoka County was home to Serving youth experiencing hundreds of youth experiencing homelessness through � homelessness. [ � prevention, and education. Their effort has led to the opening of a safe haven for these youth. The HOPE 4 Youth Food Donations - H� drop-in center for youth experiencing homelessness Donation Prop-Nr ff our4 f = provides a safe environment , - (Open to the public) k where trust is built, basic Wednesday and Saturday - s needs are met, traumatic pasts 9:00 am — 12:00 pm are confronted, and youth can a receive the resources they need Center f f omoo fivailable to You?% to thrive and grow. Male and (Closed to the public) + Female Closets Monday to Friday 2:00 pm — 7:00 pm "Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and "Never doubt that i small group g committed Saturday and Sunday f fope#gouttiMN•0N j you feed him for a lifetime." thoughtful citizens can change the world; Anne Isabella Thackery Ritchie indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." 1:00 pm — 4:00 pm 2665 4th Avenue North, Suite 40 Mrs.Dymond 1885 Margaret Mead,American Anthropologist Anoka, MN 55303