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THE SCOOP | MAY 2020
DDS Fights Human Trafficking
This message is seen by thousands of people each week. It is at the Stone Mouintain Exit on Interstate 285.
DDS was committed to helping promote National Child 3.Get an Education. Most parents are behind their
Abuse Prevention Month in April. This month is an children when it comes to the latest in Internet
opportunity to learn about the signs of child abuse and technology.
how to prevent it. DDS launched the Human Trafficking 4.Put the Tablet/Computer in a Public Place. Children
Billboard Campaign in Atlanta, Macon and Savannah to should not have private access to the Internet.
assist with these efforts. Our billboard campaign serves 5. Install a Filter or Some Other Safeguard Program.
as a reminder to help end this movement. Filters provide the safeguard of preventing access to
In addition, Melissa Mims, Human Trafficking offensive sites.
Coordinator in Regulatory Compliance, has continued 6.Set Up Family Computer Rules. The needs, age,
working hard to safeguard children and youth during development, character, and maturity of each child
COVID-19. Unfortunately, Human Trafficking has not should be considered as you set up guidelines for
slowed down during this time. The Human Trafficking computer use.
Hotline has shown an increase in calls by 21% percent. 7.Use Technology to Build Relationships with Your
Data has shown more computer time equals more risk. Kids. Sending texts or FB messages to your children
It’s unrealistic in our technology-driven world to isolate can open dialogue that you might not have otherwise.
yourself or your family, not get a phone or computer, or We are on the road to end human trafficking.
pretend you can avoid the Internet. Although you may Always remember if you see something, say some-
delay your child’s involvement in the Internet, the thing.
reality of its presence in your home is inevitable. There
are several things you can do to ensure your family’s
safety online (imom.com).
1.Communicate with your children. Explain the danger
of talking with strangers.
2. Establish Accountability. Check up on your kids often.
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