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.
(2) 55-minute lessons take place in the classroom.
Lesson 1:
Facilitators introduce and discuss General Safety (Safe Adults, Red Flags, Awareness, Safety Rules) & 4 types of child abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, neglect).
Lesson 2:
Students learn about Bullying, Cyberbullying, Digital Safety, and Responsible Digital Citizenship.
Why We Love It
- Interactive classroom-based lessons use fun, engaging activities, videos, and games
- 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
Bring Child Safety Matters to your school.
To learn more about the program and how to bring it to your child's school, contact:
Michelle McDyre
Director of Prevention Education
Michelle McDyre
Director of Prevention Education
