I firmly believe that in order to make a difference you have to be willing to step outside of your comfort zone and have the confidence to do what is right not what is necessarily safe and popular. On Thursday a difference was made and hundreds of young people were educated about the reality of human trafficking. Kelly Master, from Dining for Dignity, presented some pretty raw and disturbing facts on an issue so many of us naturally assume is not here and does not affect our children. But the stark reality is that unless we inform and educate our silence inexcusable.
Dialoging with students after the presentation only reinforced the need for Kelly's presence. So much of the manipulation and preying occurs through social network. Students shared that they had no idea that this was here and so close to home. It was encouraging to have many commit to changing their privacy settings and reevaluating who they communicated with through social media. I believe we have a responsibility to educate our kids and inform them that there are dangers out there. They become safer through awareness and empowered with discussions about a dark part of our society we so desperately do not want any of our young people to ever be lured into.
I am so very proud of our kids and anxious to have Kelly back in our school sharing, dialoging and empowering all 1,200+ of our kids. Knowledge is power and we're going to rock and roll!
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