Region 4 Education Service Center partners with Crime Stoppers of Houston to provide students and school staff critical information on a variety of topics.
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Human Trafficking for Middle and High School
Defines Human Trafficking and provides statistics and information on traffickers. Illuminates where trafficking happens, who engages in it, strategies used by predators and traffickers to lure students, who is most affected by trafficking, and most importantly prevention and how to properly report and end Human Trafficking.
Cost: Free
Audience: Middle and High School Students
Please register for ONE session:
Thursday January 7, 2021
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Thursday January 7, 2021
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Human Trafficking for Educators
The average age of a human trafficking victim is between 13-15. This presentation clarifies human trafficking, exposes traffickers, discusses victimization, reviews warning signs and addresses prevention. A video is used depicting a student being lured by a trafficker to reinforce red flags and the grooming process.
Cost: Free
Audience: Educators
Please register for ONE session:
Thursday January 21, 2021
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Thursday January 21, 2021
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Teen Dating Violence and Sexual Misconduct for Middle and High School
Clarifies what teen dating violence is, provides statistics, and explains the different forms of victimization within dating relationships. Students will learn what healthy versus unhealthy relationships look like and how to stop red flags before abuse occurs. A detailed definition of sexual misconduct helps students understand consent, coercion and harassment. Students are empowered to protect themselves, monitor their own behavior and seek help. Available protections on and off campus are emphasized such as Title IX and legal orders.
Cost: Free
Audience: Middle and High School Students
Please register for ONE session:
Thursday February 4, 2021
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Thursday February 4, 2021
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Teen Dating Violence and Sexual Misconduct for Educators
Dating is on the minds of most teens. They can become easily victimized by false promise of relationships. This presentation discusses different types of relationships, explains the importance of setting goals and boundaries, reveals how to spot unhealthy behaviors, encourages students to take action when necessary and emphasizes protections through Title IX and legal orders. Consent and coercion are detailed along with related laws.
Cost: Free
Audience: Educators
Please register for ONE session:
Wednesday February 24, 2021
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Wednesday February 24, 2021
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Substance Abuse for Middle and High School
Details why using drugs and drinking alcohol as an adolescent will critically affect brain development into adulthood. Topics covered: illicit drugs, marijuana, prescription medication, vaping and alcohol. A comprehensive list of laws, consequences and protective factors are provided.
Cost: Free
Audience: Middle and High School Students
Please register for ONE session:
Thursday, March 4, 2021
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Thursday, March 4, 2021
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Substance Abuse for Educators
Addiction is sweeping our nation and substance use is occurring at younger and younger ages. This presentation explains the effects of substance use on an adolescent brain, signs and symptoms of abuse, and laws surrounding underage usage.
Cost: Free
Audience: Educators
Please register for ONE session:
Thursday, March 18, 2021
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Thursday, March 18, 2021
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Juvenile Laws for Middle and High School
Teens often inquire about the specificity of laws, and what consequences are warranted for particular behaviors. Emphasizes laws directly related to important topics such as, cyber safety, bullying, terroristic threats, right to privacy, law of parties, consent, human trafficking, and substance use.
Cost: Free
Audience: Middle and High School Students
Please register for ONE session:
Thursday, April 1, 2021
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Thursday, April 1, 2021
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Child Abuse and Neglect for Educators
Signs and symptoms of all forms of child abuse are discussed, including neglect and human trafficking. Current laws are reviewed and resources provided on handling disclosures and required duties to respond.
Cost: Free
Audience: Middle and High School Students
Please register for ONE session:
Thursday, April 15, 2021
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Thursday, April 15, 2021
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
be nice. (Mental Health) for Students
Elementary students learn how to be inclusive, accept their peers and themselves while practicing and reinforcing mental health best practices. Middle and High School students learn how to recognize signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety while destigmatizing mental illness. For all ages, through a four-part action plan, students are taught to notice those around them, invite change, challenge themselves and others to be kind and be empowered to take action. Follow up lessons are provided.
Cost: Free
Audience: Elementary, Middle, and High School Students
Please register for ONE session:
ELEMENTARY
Thursday, May 6, 2021
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
MIDDLE AND HIGH
Thursday, May 6, 2021
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
be nice. (Mental Health) for Educators
Educators can be the first people to recognize when a child’s behavior is changing. This presentation educates school staff on how to spot and identify when a student is battling a mental illness, with an emphasis on depression and anxiety. Provides statistics and crucial information that illuminates the rise in suicide and bullying amongst youth. Through a four-part action plan, we will explain how to notice those around you, invite change, challenge yourself and others to be kind and empower yourself and others to take action. Thank you to the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan and be nice.®. MI for partnering with us to provide this valuable presentation.
Cost: Free
Audience: Educators
Please register for ONE session:
Thursday, May 20, 2021
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Thursday, May 20, 2021
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Gaming Safety for Educators
The rise of online gaming in mainstream culture has caused an increased risk of vulnerability and victimization in students. This presentation will teach you about video game basics, the impact of eSports on our culture and safety, how gaming could be affecting your students, and how to keep your student safe while gaming. We will end this presentation with monitoring tools and techniques to aid you in ensuring safe game play in your home.
Cost: Free
Audience: Educators
Please register for ONE session:
Thursday, June 3, 2021
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Thursday, June 3, 2021
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Cyber Safety and Human Trafficking Awareness for Educators
There is an inseparable link between Human Trafficking and the Internet. This presentation will highlight the nexus between pornography, trafficking, and grooming techniques used by predators. Gain an understanding through examples of direct messages used to lure students away from their homes, and most importantly how to have the uneasy but necessary conversations with your student. Thank you to Love People Not Pixels and Dr. Nissi Hamilton for partnering with us to provide valuable videos throughout this presentation!
Cost: Free
Audience: Educators
Please register for ONE session:
Thursday, June 17, 2021
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Thursday, June 17, 2021
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Cyber Safety Awareness for Educators
There are a plethora of cyber safety concerns and forms of online victimization. In this presentation you will get a brief overview of potential online dangers, cybercrime trends, popular social media and gaming platforms, and online monitoring tools to assist you in keeping your student safe while using the internet.
Cost: Free
Audience: Educators
Please register for ONE session:
Thursday, July 8, 2021
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Thursday, July 8, 2021
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Reporting Disclosed and Suspected Child Abuse & Neglect for Educators
Signs and symptoms of all forms of child abuse are discussed, including neglect and human trafficking. Current laws are reviewed and resources provided on handling disclosures and required duties to respond.
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