STUDENT RESOURCE HUB
Whether you're reviewing information from a 31:8 Project or Youthworks presentation,
looking for ways to stay safer, or concerned about yourself or someone
else, this page is here to help you find reliable information and support.
LEARN
Review information about human trafficking,
sextortion, online safety, and trusted adults.
GET SUPPORT
Share a concern, request to talk with someone at school,
or find additional support resources.
HELP A FRIEND
Learn what you can do if you're worried about
someone you care about.
KNOW THE BASICS
Human Trafficking
Human trafficking includes both
labor trafficking and
sex trafficking.
Labor trafficking happens when someone is forced or pressured to work through threats, lies, or control.
Sex trafficking occurs when a person is pressured, deceived, or forced into sexual activities for someone else's benefit.
Trafficking does not always look like kidnapping or physical force. It can involve emotional pressure, lies, manipulation, or control and may involve someone the person already knows or trusts.
Labor trafficking happens when someone is forced or pressured to work through threats, lies, or control.
Sex trafficking occurs when a person is pressured, deceived, or forced into sexual activities for someone else's benefit.
Trafficking does not always look like kidnapping or physical force. It can involve emotional pressure, lies, manipulation, or control and may involve someone the person already knows or trusts.
Sextortion
Sextortion is when someone threatens to
share private or sexual images or information of a person
unless they do something the person wants—such as sending
more images, money, or other favors.
Sextortion can also involve fake sexual images or videos created with artificial intelligence. Even normal photos or selfies can sometimes be used to create fake content.
Sextortion can also involve fake sexual images or videos created with artificial intelligence. Even normal photos or selfies can sometimes be used to create fake content.
Online Safety
Online friendships can be real and meaningful, but not everyone
online is always who they claim to be.
Protect personal information, consider keeping accounts private, set boundaries for online conversations, and be careful about accepting requests from people you do not know.
Never meet an online-only contact alone. If someone online makes you uncomfortable, tell a trusted adult and trust your instincts.
Protect personal information, consider keeping accounts private, set boundaries for online conversations, and be careful about accepting requests from people you do not know.
Never meet an online-only contact alone. If someone online makes you uncomfortable, tell a trusted adult and trust your instincts.
Things to Be Aware Of
Manipulative behavior may include:
• Encouraging secrecy
• Isolating someone from friends or family
• Pressuring someone to send explicit images
• False promises or deception
• Trying to control a phone, passwords, or schedule
• Threats or pressure
• Intense attention or “love-bombing”
• Encouraging secrecy
• Isolating someone from friends or family
• Pressuring someone to send explicit images
• False promises or deception
• Trying to control a phone, passwords, or schedule
• Threats or pressure
• Intense attention or “love-bombing”
IF YOU ARE FACING SEXTORTION
If someone is threatening to share a private or explicit image of you,
you do not have to handle the situation alone. There are steps you can
take to protect yourself and get help.
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Do not pay the person threatening you.
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Do not send additional pictures or videos.
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Save evidence. Keep messages, usernames, account
information, and other information that may help document what happened.
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Block and report the account on the platform.
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Tell a trusted adult. You deserve support,
even if you originally chose to send the image.
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Report online exploitation to the
NCMEC CyberTipline or law enforcement.
HELP STOP AN IMAGE FROM SPREADING
Take It Down
Take It Down is a free service from the National
Center for Missing & Exploited Children that can help remove or stop
the online sharing of nude, partially nude, or sexually explicit
images or videos taken of you when you were under 18.
The tool creates a unique digital fingerprint—called a hash—of the image or video on your device. Your image does not leave your device and does not have to be uploaded to NCMEC. Participating online platforms can use the fingerprint to identify matching copies and take action to remove or limit the spread of the content.
The tool creates a unique digital fingerprint—called a hash—of the image or video on your device. Your image does not leave your device and does not have to be uploaded to NCMEC. Participating online platforms can use the fingerprint to identify matching copies and take action to remove or limit the spread of the content.
Important: Do not download, send, or ask someone
else to send you an explicit image just so you can use Take It Down.
Only use an image or video that is already on your device.
Visit Take It Down →
You can also report suspected online child sexual exploitation through
NCMEC's
CyberTipline
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WHAT MAKES AN ADULT SAFE OR TRUSTED?
A safe or trusted adult is someone who:
• Listens without judgment
• Respects boundaries
• Demonstrates trustworthiness
• Gives honest guidance
• Supports you long-term
It's okay to talk to more than one adult. If the first person you tell does not help, keep telling. The first person you talk to does not even have to be an adult—a friend, teammate, or sibling can help you reach a trusted adult.
What matters most is that you don't handle it alone.
• Listens without judgment
• Respects boundaries
• Demonstrates trustworthiness
• Gives honest guidance
• Supports you long-term
It's okay to talk to more than one adult. If the first person you tell does not help, keep telling. The first person you talk to does not even have to be an adult—a friend, teammate, or sibling can help you reach a trusted adult.
What matters most is that you don't handle it alone.
Parent or Caregiver
Teacher
School Counselor
Coach, Relative, or Other Safe Adult
WORRIED ABOUT A FRIEND?
Sometimes you may notice something feels different or unsafe
with someone you care about. Signs might include sudden behavior
changes, unexplained money or gifts, isolation from friends or
activities, saying they feel unsafe at home, changes in appearance,
or someone else controlling their schedule or identification.
If something seems off, take it seriously—but remember: you are not responsible for fixing the situation yourself.
If something seems off, take it seriously—but remember: you are not responsible for fixing the situation yourself.
LISTEN
Listen without inserting your own opinion. Avoid judging,
criticizing, or making fun of what your friend tells you.
BELIEVE & SUPPORT
Let them know their feelings are real and okay to have.
Be patient, supportive, and remind them that they do not
have to handle everything alone.
GET HELP TOGETHER
Help them connect with a trusted adult. Getting adults involved
is about safety—not about getting your friend in trouble.
KNOW WHEN IT'S URGENT
If someone is in an emotional crisis, call or text
988.
If someone is in immediate danger or there is an emergency,
call
911.
A FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER
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You can ask for help even if you're not sure exactly what is happening.
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If the first person you tell does not help, keep asking for help.
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You do not have to investigate or solve a difficult situation yourself.
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When facing sextortion, remember that help is available.
SUPPORT & HOTLINES
Sometimes you may want or need support beyond your school.
These national resources can help with a variety of situations.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger:
call 911.
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PO Box 174
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Bismarck, ND 58502-0174
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701.557.3750
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NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE
1 (888) 373-7888
Text "HELP" or "INFO" to BeFree (233733)
EMERGENCY: Call 911
1 (888) 373-7888
Text "HELP" or "INFO" to BeFree (233733)
EMERGENCY: Call 911
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