In our collective fight against exploitation, engaging youth and community members is crucial. This project is dedicated to motivating individuals to become The LifeLine. By focusing on youth and community engagement, we aim to:
students to be the difference makers in their school and community
students to Recognize and Respond to those who are vulnerable and at risk
students to speak up and take action against the injustices around them
Kids are vulnerable, simply, because they are kids. Every day hundreds of thousands of kids are being groomed for sexual exploitation, pornography, drug use and more. “Silence is not golden, but it is a weapon that is used against us.” We MUST equip students, teachers, and parents to protect the vulnerable... and we are all vulnerable.
FEAR IS NOT THE METHOD THAT WE USE. RATHER, we know that awareness expands the possibilities for action and if students are given the knowledge, they will take action!
A 300-foot video wall fills the auditorium, gymnasium, or any multi-purpose room with HD-quality video. A full sound and light production display will add to the sensory experience, keeping students engaged and interested for the entire 1-hour assembly while receiving a purposeful and life-changing message that will empower and equip them to become the LIFELINE for those around them.
Students today face unprecedented risks as they navigate a complex landscape of academic pressure, social media scrutiny, and online exploitation. The pressure to perform well in school, coupled with the pervasive influence of social media, can leave students vulnerable to extortion, grooming, and manipulation by predators. Cyberbullying, unrealistic comparisons, and a constant need for validation amplify their anxiety, creating an environment where traditional support systems may struggle to keep up. These risks call for new approaches to ensure students can recognize and protect themselves from dangerous situations.
The LifeLine Project empowers students, parents, and educators to combat exploitation by fostering a proactive and supportive school environment. Our mission is to break barriers, encouraging students to act as leaders and support those vulnerable to exploitation. By establishing a culture of trust, we ensure students feel safe approaching teachers and staff, equipping everyone with the knowledge and tools needed to safeguard the vulnerable and create a community free from exploitation.
The LIFELINE is a fast-paced, interactive assembly program designed to not only keep students' attention, but to resource them for change. We know everyone says that, but our media-driven program happens in HD quality video and mostly in short speaking segments. The LIFELINE is focused on continued student action and we have tools and opportunities to help students get involved. Students are challenged to not only help one another, but also to empower one another, protect one another, and encourage one another.
67% of human trafficking victims were in contact with an educator during the time they were trafficked. Our Faculty & Staff Training is specific to human trafficking. Teachers and school staff who are untrained and unfamiliar with the content of human trafficking can feel overwhelmed and frustrated. This interactive training aims to answer questions and concerns, leaving faculty and staff equipped and empowered to help students.
We provide the opportunity for parents and other community members to share in the LIFELINE experience! This presentation focuses on online safety, statistics, red flags, resources, and more. Attendees will have the knowledge and tools to be on guard for their students and community.
“I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE LIFEGUARD GROUP FOR YOUR SCHOOL. I THINK OUR KIDS DID GET A LOT OUT OF IT AND THEY WILL KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN THE FUTURE.”
“IT WAS HIGHLY IMPACTING FOR MOST OF THE STUDENTS. I THINK IT SURPRISED THEM HOW CLOSE IT WAS TO THEM. EVEN THOUGH WE ARE IN A RURAL AREA THAT IT COULD HAPPEN TO THEM, AND IT WAS EYE-OPENING FOR THEM.”
“EVERYTHING, FROM EVERY GRADE WAS AMAZING. THE KIDS WERE ENGAGED, AND WE HAD A LOT OF KIDS COME DOWN AFTER AND ASK QUESTIONS. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT.”
“ALL EXTREMELY VALUABLE, GOOD INFORMATION FOR OUR STUDENTS. THE BIGGEST THING THAT CAME OUT OF IT WAS THE DISCUSSIONS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT CREATING OPPORTUNITIES TO KEEP OUR STUDENTS SAFE. IT WAS VALUABLE AND WE WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM IN YOUR SCHOOL DISTRICT.”
“HUGELY IMPACTFUL FOR OUR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. ONE OF THE BIGGEST THINGS IS I THINK IS MOST OF THE KIDS WERE TALKING TO STAFF ABOUT AND EACH OTHER ABOUT AFTERWORDS WAS, MAKING SURE THEIR PAYING ATTENTION TO WHAT GOING ON. HAVE THESE GUYS COME TO YOUR SCHOOL, IT’S A GREAT DEAL!”
“THE IMPACT ON OUR STUDENTS HAS BEEN TREMENDOUS. WE HEAR IT IN THE HALLWAYS, WE’VE HEARD IT FROM PARENTS, AND WE’VE HEARD IT FROM TEACHERS. SO, I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TO ANY OF YOUR SCHOOLS.”
The LifeLine Project can help you confront the challenge of actively empowering students. Together, we can significantly strengthen students' development by creating environments that prioritize emotional well-being, provide practical life skills, and foster resilience in the face of unprecedented pressures. It is vital to anticipate students' evolving challenges and adapt programming accordingly, ensuring that support systems are not just reactive but designed to build student strengths and coping mechanisms proactively. Empowering students in this comprehensive way will better prepare and protect them for the complexities of the modern world and enhance their potential for success.
If you are interested in having The LifeLine Project come to your school and community, drop us a line and let us customize a program that works best for you.
111 North Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana 59802, United States
The school assembly is approximately 1 hour, the Educator Training is 2 hours (can be adjusted if needed), and the Community rally is approximately 1 hour.
No. The LifeLine Project can be fully customized to fit your schools schedule and specific needs. Please reach out and we will find a plan that works best for your school!
- Title 1, Title 2, and Title 4
- Local Business/CO-OP/Organization funded
*We love to see local businesses and organizations supporting students! We will make sure to push their name out on social media and beyond.*
(406) 396-5053
Missoula, Montana
The LifeGuard Group is a 501c3
Charitable Tax ID # 83-0973814
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MONTANA Human Trafficking Hotline: 833-406-STOP
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