Safe Communities; Safe Kids

About the Program

Safe Communities; Safe Kids is a strategically designed prevention education program that partners trained Vanguard University students—known as Peer Educators—with classroom teachers to deliver age-appropriate instruction on human trafficking, online safety, and healthy relationships.

Grounded in the research-based PROTECT prevention education curriculum, the program consists of three structured lessons: two are led by a team of skilled Peer Educators, and one is facilitated by the classroom teacher. This model encourages student engagement, fosters critical thinking, and inspires youth to take meaningful action in their communities.

The program aligns with the California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA) and Assembly Bill 1227 (AB 1227), supporting your school’s compliance with state education mandates on human trafficking prevention.

For more information or to book a school visit, contact: Jamie Macintosh, Program Coordinator at jamie.macintosh@vanguard.edu

PROGRAM BENEFITS FOR SCHOOLS:

Curriculum Integration:

Safe Communities; Safe Kids offers a standards-aligned program that supports schools in integrating comprehensive, developmentally appropriate content that fulfills California Education Code requirements. The program is designed for seamless implementation across diverse school settings.

Professional Development & Learning Opportunities:

Educators benefit from the opportunity to observe and adopt effective instructional strategies for engaging students around sensitive topics. Additional professional development is available through Vanguard University’s School of Education, enhancing teacher capacity and confidence in delivering prevention education.

Support and Resources:

Safe Communities; Safe Kids offers continued support for students, educators, and school staff, along with access to curated resources that address the needs of those impacted by human trafficking and online exploitation.

Topics Covered: Lesson 1

• What is Human Trafficking?

• How does it happen and who is involved?

• Vulnerabilities

• The Role of Technology

• What are the red flags?

• What resources are there for support?