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Child Safety Matters
Child Safety Matters is an evidence-based child abuse prevention education program for elementary school students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade.
Features
Age Level
Grades 3-5
Duration
60 Minutes
Instruction
In Classroom, Interactive
About the Lesson
Child Safety Matters is an evidence-based child abuse prevention education program for elementary school students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade.
An interactive, 60-minute lesson takes place in the classroom.
Facilitators introduce and discuss “general safety” (safe adults, red flags, awareness, safety rules) and four types of child abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, neglect).
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Why We Love It
- Interactive, classroom-based lessons use activities, videos, and games that are both fun and engaging
- Students receive take-home reinforcement items to help continue the conversation with safe adults at home
- Comprehensive program teaches universal safety rules and strategies following the recommendations of poly-victimization research
- Helps schools meet many required Bullying, Child Safety, Child Abuse Prevention requirements and Health Instruction Standards
- Aligned with American School Counselor Association Scope & Sequence
- Lessons are provided by Mission Kids at no cost
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Bring Child Safety Matters to your school.
To learn more about the program and how to bring it to your school, contact:
Michelle McDyre
Director of Prevention Education
Michelle McDyre
Director of Prevention Education