Prevention Newsletter

Knowledge is power. We believe education is one of the most powerful tools for prevention.

Each month, C.A.S.T. sends out an exploitation prevention guide (in addition to our usual “What’s Happening in Our Backyard” emails) — complete with resources, action steps, and helpful tips. Sign up for our Preventative Power: Hope in Motion newsletter and receive bite-sized knowledge on important topics like internet safety, consent, healthy relationships, and how to talk to youth about exploitation.

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  • We want to help you start the conversation about exploitation with your loved ones. In this guide, you will learn:

    • The definition of sexual exploitation

    • Conversational starters & tips

    • How to talk about this topic with young children

    • How to talk about this topic with teens

    Learn more and view the guide here.

  • Your relationships matter — whether it be those with friends, family, or significant others. In this guide, you will learn:

    • The definition of a healthy relationship/friendship

    • The five levels of intimacy (the "friendship cake")

    • How many hours it takes to make a friend

    • How to develop healthy relationships

    • Tips on teaching youth about healthy relationships

    Learn more and view the guide here.

  • As wonderful as the internet is, it is important to be smart about who we are connecting with. In this guide, you will learn:

    • How to report and stop online bullying

    • Traps that predators use and how to avoid them

    • Tips for parents on keeping your child safe online

    • Tips on teaching youth how to stay safe online

    • Resources for parents

    Learn more and view the guide here.

  • Everyone's story matters — if someone discloses that they have been exploited, it is important to know how to respond in a trauma-informed way. In this guide, you will learn:

    • The acronym, O.A.R.S.

    • Helpful and affirming phrases (what to say and what not to say)

    • Resources and tips for parents on creating a safe and empathetic space for their children

    • How and where to report when we see signs of exploitation or when someone discloses

    Learn more and view the guide here.

  • According to the FBI, there has been a huge increase in the number of sextortion cases. But what is sextortion, and how can we keep each other safe? In this guide, you will learn:

    • The definition of sextortion

    • Steps to take if you, or someone you know, is at risk of sextortion

    • Resources and tips for parents/caregivers

    • How and where to report about sextortion

    Learn more and view the guide here.

  • The continued rise of AI and social media has affected all areas of society, including the creation and spread of deepfakes. In this guide, you will learn:

    • The definition of a deepfake

    • The Take It Down Act

    • Steps to take if it happens to you or someone you know

    • Resources and tips for parents/caregivers

    • How and where to report deepfake pornography

    Learn more and view the guide here.

  • Consent is important—it should happen every time for every type of activity. In this guide, you will learn:

    • The definition of consent

    • What consent DOES look like

    • What consent does NOT look like

    • The definition of enthusiastic consent

    • How to talk to youth about consent

    Learn more and view the guide here.

  • It can be difficult to navigate relationships with our peers — no matter our age. In this guide, you will learn:

    • The definition of peer pressure

    • What ages are most vulnerable to peer pressure

    • How peer pressure is connected to exploitation

    • How to talk about peer pressure with teens & students

    • How to talk about peer pressure with young children

    Learn more and view the guide here.

  • Most exploitation occurs on our phones or online. In this guide, you will learn:

    • The definition of online sexual exploitation

    • The signs of online exploitation

    • The risks of being online

    • How to prevent online exploitation as a youth, parent, and community member

    Learn more and view the guide here.

  • October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In this guide, you will learn:

    • The definition of love bombing

    • The signs of love bombing

    • How to talk about healthy vs. unhealthy relationships with youth

    • Questions to ask if you or someone you know may be experiencing love bombing

    Learn more and view the guide here.

  • A person engaging in predatory behavior can be anyone. That's why it's important to know the tactics that predators use. In this guide, you will learn:

    • The definition of a predator

    • The most common perpetrators

    • The tactics that predators use

    • How to talk to youth about predators (how can they avoid their traps?)

    Please Note: Best practice regarding terms is to refer to someone as a "person engaging in predatory behavior" — we have chosen to simplify to the term "predator" to streamline this newsletter.

    Learn more and view the guide here.