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My Love don’t cost a thing. Zach Hatch Heather F eil Kevin Cavazos Leah Albright-Byrd Cailey Bronny. Agenda. Get in your group Fill out the pre-survey. Scenario's. Read the scenario's Discuss the following: What would you do in this situation? What advice would you give this youth?
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My Love don’t cost a thing Zach Hatch Heather Feil Kevin Cavazos Leah Albright-Byrd Cailey Bronny
Agenda • Get in your group • Fill out the pre-survey
Scenario's • Read the scenario's • Discuss the following: • What would you do in this situation? • What advice would you give this youth? • List out red flags or concerns • Where do you go for help? • Share out
What we’re talking about • Unhealthy relationships • Survivor story • Red flags/warning signs • Running away • How to get help • Q and A • Pledge
Raise your hand if you know someone who has run away • Raise your hand if you have ever thought about running away • Why do you think kids run away?
Reasons why youth run away • Having challenges at school/home • Family issues • Parents/adults fighting • Drug use in the home • Don’t feel safe at home • Physical, mental, emotional abuse • Parents/adults are too controlling • Pregnancy • Neglect • i.e. absent parent • Lack of food in the home • Peer pressure • Friends • Boyfriend/girlfriend • Gangs
Statistics • 1 in 3 will be sexually assaulted within the first 48 hours of running away • By the third attempt, he/she is 80 percent more likely to be sexually assaulted • The average age of youth who are sexually exploited is 12-14 years old.
Before running away, please consider this: • If you can, talk to a family member you can trust. • Grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin. • Would you be able to stay with them. • Is there a supportive adult in your life you can talk to? • Teacher • Counselor • Best friends parents • Neighbor • Church family • Mentor • Principal • What would happen if you leave or stay? • What are your other options?
available places for additional support • After School Program • Boys and Girls Club • Churches • Wind Youth Services • Campus Clubs • Mentoring Programs
Resources for runaways • If you are feeling unsafe in your home, call 911 and/or CPS: 875-5437 • Text befree • 1-800-RUNAWAY Free 24hour line offers free bus ticket with greyhound • Call and ask to speak with an officer