Thrive with Allies, Inc.
In 2016, Allies developed a curriculum specifically designed for parents and guardians of children who have been sexually exploited through trafficking. Thrive is a 10-session curriculum that covers a variety of topics centering on the themes of understanding human trafficking and trauma, relationship, and safety in a confidential and non-judgmental group setting with other parents and guardians.
When participating in Thrive, parents, guardians and caretakers of children who have been sexually exploited through trafficking will come together to work through the following concepts:
Establishing group norms and building community
Celebrating progress and supporting one another as a group
Understanding your needs as a caregiver Identifying and implementing ways to care for yourself
Exposing common myths and facts about human trafficking
Recognizing and reducing vulnerabilities in your child and understanding recruitment
Understanding the effects of trauma in your relationship with your child
Discovering ways to build a trauma-sensitive home environment
Recognizing behavior changes and increasing felt-safety
Increasing empathy with your child’s story
Understanding the value of forgiveness for yourself and your child
Creating values-based boundaries in your home
Finding ways to meet needs and build trust with your child
Learning to build realistic routines and expectations in your home