January is Human Trafficking Prevention & Awareness Month.

As part of our January Campaign to bring awareness, Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int’l) is pleased to host the S.T.A.N.D. Classes!

S – Safety Awareness
T – Trafficking Signs
A – Age Appropriate
N – No (okay to say no)
D – Determination

These classes were created and designed by Liz Midkiff, WAR, Int’l Ambassador, mother of two young boys, and human trafficking survivor, along with Rebecca McDonald, founder & president of WAR, Int’l. The classes are conducted by Liz.

Liz’s passion is two-fold. She seeks to speak truth to the upcoming generations as they navigate growing up in today’s social media culture as well as to give voice to the once voiceless by highlighting the incredible work of their hands.

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Our S.T.A.N.D. Classes

Some people might hear about the S.T.A.N.D. classes and assume they are solely focused on human trafficking prevention.

While that is an important theme, the classes go far beyond that, promoting “all-around safety” by equipping kids with essential life skills. Your kids will learn about relationships, critical thinking, acting confidently rather than fearfully, and discerning right from wrong even in complex, grey-area situations.

Why wait until your kids are thirteen to teach these vital skills when we know they’re exposed to challenging topics as young as three? We need to prepare and empower them now. By doing so, if the day comes when they or a friend face a difficult situation, they’ll be ready to STAND with confidence rather than fear.

Here is an overview of the Classes presented by Rebecca McDonald and Liz Midkiff.

Session Outline: KIDS | For Ages 5-10
– Introduction
– Stranger Danger / Safe Relationships
– Personal Privacy
– Drugs, Money, Phones, Social Media
– Closing + Q&A Time

Session Outline: TEENS | For Ages 11-17
– Human Trafficking 101
– Personal Privacy
– Phones & Social Media
– Survivor | Story & Needs
– Closing + Q&A Time

WHEN:
Saturday, January 25, 2025

TIMES:
11:00am – 12:00pm | Kids Session, for 5-10 year olds
12:30pm – 2:00pm | Teens Session, for 11-17 year olds

Bring your kids and teens to learn about trafficking and make a hand-made bracelet. Both classes are open to both boys and girls.

Note ~ Parent/caretaker is allowed to sit in the class with the attendee if they would like but it is not required.

Space is limited:
Register by 12:00 pm on Friday, January 24th

COST:
Kids Session – $8
Teens Session – $10
(includes class, bracelets, and resources)

LOCATION:
War Chest Boutique
2790 44th St SW
Wyoming, MI 49519

Peruse the boutique before or after the event to see all the amazing products made by, or sold in support of, at-risk and rescued individuals from around the world. #shoptorescue

We can’t wait to see you!