National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
This episode of the School Safety Today podcast features Kelly Brickl, a trainer with SPEAK UP, discussing human trafficking prevention in K-12 schools during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Brickl outlines real-world warning signs educators should watch for and explains how age-appropriate, research-based curricula can equip students to recognize unsafe situations and speak up. The conversation emphasizes the critical role schools play in early identification and prevention.
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Key takeaways
Schools are well-positioned to identify early warning signs of human trafficking in students.
Behavioral changes, poor hygiene, social isolation, or unexplained gifts should raise concern among school staff.
Age-appropriate prevention training gives students lifelong skills to recognize danger and advocate for themselves and peers.
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School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies.
In this episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Kelly Brickl, a trainer with SPEAK UP, in recognition of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. During the conversation, Brickl shares data, real-world warning signs, and explains how age-appropriate, research-based prevention curricula can empower students to recognize unsafe situations, speak up, and protect themselves and their peers—both online and offline.
KEY POINTS:
1. Schools are in a place to identify early warning signs.
2. Changes in behavior, hygiene, isolation, or unexplained gifts should prompt concern.
3. Age-appropriate prevention training builds lifelong safety and advocacy skills.
Our guest, Kelly Brickl, is a dedicated advocate and educator with a passion for creating safer environments for children and communities across America. She has dedicated her career to advancing human rights, working with various nonprofit organizations both in the United States and internationally. Kelly has collaborated with national and local governments as well as NGOs to implement vital initiatives aimed at combating human trafficking, abuse, and exploitation. She designs and shares prevention curricula for K-12 schools nationwide, empowering students and educators with the tools to identify and prevent these issues. She has coordinated numerous high-level events in Congress and internationally, strengthening global collaborations in human rights efforts. Having lived and worked in Europe and Asia for 12 years, Kelly brings a unique global perspective.
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