HOST A SCREENING AT A SCHOOL
As a California’s Forgotten Children Documentary screening host, you will be taking on the responsibility of hosting an in classroom screening with the goal of creating awareness. We’re here to help you every step of the way to ensure this becomes a reality.
"The impact of California’s Forgotten Children documentary was tremendous! Students went home and told their families about the film and what they had learned. Parents reached out and wanted to view the film as well and learn more. The impact has been remarkable. The students and teachers now know more about trafficking, but also know who to reach out if they identify a survivor.”
- Valley Crises Center, 9th, 10th, and 11th Grades, 2,000 Students
- Valley Crises Center, 9th, 10th, and 11th Grades, 2,000 Students
"I want to change aspects of my life to end sex trafficking. I think I could make a change by teaching others about it.”
- 14 years old, Male, Student
- 14 years old, Male, Student
What It Means To Be a Host
When students view California’s Forgotten Children Documentary in class, we want them to feel as if they are entering into a safe space and community that is compassionate and understanding. 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys are sexually abused, that means there is a high chance one or more of your students may have been abused and some parts of the stories in the film may be triggering to them as it relates to their own story. We want them to feel comfortable, safe, and empowered when they come see the documentary. Our biggest dream is that the conversations at these screening become part of a larger discussion that fuels the movement and sparks meaningful change for audiences around the world.
"My thoughts on sex trafficking is that it is by far one of the cruelest, yet overlooked crime there is. The mention of it makes me feel as if I want to help in any way possible. I would change aspects of my life to end sex trafficking such as becoming a detective in the SVU system. I feel like I can change the overlooked cases into cases that matter. I would not give up on anything that might have an insight into a possible sex trafficking system. I would want to be a supporting figure towards the victims and show them there is some justice in our world. I would want to learn all I can around the laws of sex trafficking to fight the battles that others thought would be lost.”
- 14 years old, Female, Student
- 14 years old, Female, Student
Your Tools
The Educators Guidebook is a tool to facilitate hosting a screening of California’s Forgotten Children in a high school classroom environment. It is an opportunity to discuss why human trafficking is an important issue plaguing our communities and support survivors by sharing resources. This toolkit will provide all the information you need to make that happen.
This guidebook includes:
- Information on keeping safe and resources for students to get help.
- Awareness, Safety, and Empowerment themed classroom activities and discussion questions.
- Educational resources for student advocates to get engaged in their local communities.
"The film helped them understand more about the women they see in our community, that they are real people. It is important for our society to know what is happening. I think all educators should have to watch this. I highly recommend it.”
- 9th Grade High School Health and Safety Teacher, 400 Students
- 9th Grade High School Health and Safety Teacher, 400 Students
Please note, any time a movie is shown outside of the home, legal permission is needed to show it, as it is considered a Public Performance. Any time movies are shown without the proper license, copyright law is violated and the entity showing the movie can be fined by the studios. If a movie is shown for any entertainment reason -- even in the classroom, government, trainings, it is required by law to obtains a Public Performance License. Above is the license you need.
WHAT SHOULD I DO AFTER THE SCREENING?
We highly recommend holding a Q&A with local survivor leaders, non-profits from your area or hire one of our Ambassadors or bring in our Film Director. When the lights go up at the end of the film your audience will want to connect, share, and feel seen so it's a great way to create the space to continue the conversation after the film. It's also a chance for you to promote your own work.
