1. Zach Hatch Heather Feil Kevin Cavazos Leah Albright-Byrd Cailey Bronny

2.  Get in your group  Fill out the pre-survey

3.  Read the scenario's  Discuss the following:  What would you do in this situation?  What advice would you give this youth?  List out red flags or concerns  Where do you go for help?  Share out

4.  Unhealthy relationships  Survivor story  Red flags/warning signs  Running away  How to get help  Q and A  Pledge

5.  Raise your hand if you know someone who has run away  Raise your hand if you have ever thought about running away  Why do you think kids run away?

6.  Having challenges at school/home  Family issues  Parents/adults fighting  Drug use in the home  Don’t feel safe at home  Physical, mental, emotional abuse  Parents/adults are too controlling  Pregnancy  Neglect i.e. absent parent Lack of food in the home  Peer pressure  Friends  Boyfriend/girlfriend  Gangs

7.  1 in 3 will be sexually assaulted within the first 48 hours of running away  By the third attempt, he/she is 80 percent more likely to be sexually assaulted  The average age of youth who are sexually exploited is 12-14 years old.

8. Leah’s Story

9.  If you can, talk to a family member you can trust.  Grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin.  Would you be able to stay with them.  Is there a supportive adult in your life you can talk to?  Teacher  Counselor  Best friends parents  Neighbor  Church family  Mentor  Principal  What would happen if you leave or stay?  What are your other options?

10.  After School Program  Boys and Girls Club  Churches  Wind Youth Services  Campus Clubs  Mentoring Programs

11.  If you are feeling unsafe in your home, call 911 and/or CPS: 875-5437  Text befree  1-800-RUNAWAY Free 24hour line offers free bus ticket with greyhound  Call and ask to speak with an officer