Human Trafficking Prevention in Ohio Schools

In-Service Training for School Staff

Ohio law  requires city and exempted village school districts, educational service centers, community schools, and STEM schools to include information on school safety and violence prevention, including human trafficking, in their in-service training. 

• Human Trafficking Awareness for School Staff - Video
• Governor’s Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force's Resources for Prevention Education
• U.S. Department of Education's Resources for Combating Human Trafficking in America's Schools

Schools may consider providing staff with information about the school’s protocols, including mandated reporting requirements, for supporting students who disclose neglect, abuse, or trafficking.  The Ohio Department of Child and Youth's Report Abuse and Neglect webpage provides information about reporting suspected child abuse or neglect.

Schools can contact AHT@dps.ohio.gov to connect with an anti-trafficking victim service provider.

Resources

• The Governor’s Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force webpage provides resources for schools choosing to provide human trafficking prevention content for students.  
• The Child Sexual Abuse, Dating Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention webpage provides information on requirements related to child sexual abuse prevention and dating violence and sexual violence prevention.

Last Modified: 10/1/2025 9:50:38 AM