Stuff for Sex Guide
Find out what clients know and don’t know, great way to assess risk.
Facts about youth sexual exploitation and the sex trade in a jeopardy game format.
Understanding the Issue
Raising awareness about sexual exploitation, sexual predators and the sex trade is the first step to assisting youth to know when they are at risk and what to do if they are threatened. This game was developed in partnership with Western Area Youth Services, Rise for Youth project.
Game Strategy
A player answers multiple choice questions from the categories below. This is a single player format.
Categories:
- All about Sexual Exploitation
- The Internet
- Who is Targeting You?
- Myths and Realities
- Getting Help and Being Healthy
The player’s final score is rated and a related comment is provided.
Key Messages
- Trading anything for sex is not a fair trade and it’s not love.
- What does vulnerable mean?
- When someone is vulnerable they are at higher risk for being taken advantage of.
- Predators are skilled at making their life seem glamorous, exciting and free. The reality is that it is unsafe, violent, and inhumane.
- What qualities does a safe adult have?
- What is safe Internet use?
Tech Tips
- You’ll need high speed Internet access ready for the session.
- Preview this tool prior to client’s appointment time at mindyourmindpro.ca.
- Familiarize yourself with navigation of www.mindyourmind.ca.
- Use the tool with client(s) on mindyourmind.ca. This encourages clients to revisit the site after and between sessions. mindyourmind.ca is an accessible, powerful resource.
- You’ll need a printer, and speakers for many tools and games.
- You’ll need Adobe Flash Player for many games and tools available from the Adobe website.