Prevention Videos

Second Chance is in the process of developing prevention videos and prevention curriculum for children and teens. All children and teens are at risk for victimization by sex trafficking. The prevention videos will inform children of the potential warning signs of trafficking and create sensitivity for children who have been victims of trafficking. The prevention videos and prevention curriculum will be presented at junior high and high schools. The prevention videos will be completed in August, 2008.

Dr. Celia Williamson and Second Chance staff are available to speak at community events. Dr. Celia Williamson is an Associate Professor at the University of Toledo and is a researcher on prostitution and sex trafficking and the founder of the Second Chance program. She has spoken at over 200 community events.

Prostitution Roundtable

During December 2006-December 2007 Second Chance held a community roundtable called the “Prostitution Roundtable”. The purpose of this roundtable was to educate the community about prostitution and sex trafficking and to develop community responses to assist women and girls involved in the sex trade. A variety of people attended the roundtables such as social service, criminal justice, and health care professionals, church members, survivors, and concerned citizens. Tasks accomplished were in the areas of:

• Education and Awareness
• Identification of Victims
• Prevention
• Early Intervention
• Treatment
• Better Prosecution of Pimps/Traffickers
• Addressing the Issue of “Johns”

Lucas County Coalition

In the coming months, Second Chance along with the University of Toledo will be forming a coalition to address sex trafficking of children in Lucas County.

Community Education

Dr. Celia Williamson and Second Chance staff are available to speak at community events. Dr. Celia Williamson is an Associate Professor at the University of Toledo and is a researcher on prostitution and sex trafficking and the founder of the Second Chance program.