Child exploitation continues to rise year after year, yet those who would protect our youth are overburdened and under-resourced, which makes children vulnerable. This presentation will review strategies to enact strong policies and funding initiatives to support those who protect children daily. We will discuss current good and bad legislation impacting you and your organization. We will go over ways to approach lawmakers and policymakers to not only be heard but cause them to act for the benefit of you and your organization. Ultimately we will give an update what is current and how you can help move the needle.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the dynamics and challenges of policy impacting child exploitation
Learn effective strategies for engaging lawmakers and policymakers to aid you and your organization
Learn how funding and grants are actually awarded and the appropriations process
