Child Safety Matters
Teen Safety Matters is a comprehensive, evidence-informed prevention education program for middle school students in grades 6-8 and high-school students in grades 9-12.
The Lessons
(2) 55-minute lessons take place in the classroom.
Lesson 1: Students learn about Digital Safety, including: Cyberbullying, Digital abuse and safety, Digital Seflf-awareness, Digital Self-management. and Digital Citizenship.
Lesson 2: Facilitators introduce and discuss Physical/Emotional Safety, including: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Neglect, Relationship abuse, Bullying, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, and Human Trafficking.
Why we love it
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Interactive classroom-based lessons use fun, engaging activities, videos, and games
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Students receive take-home reinforcement items to help continue the conversation with safe adults at home
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Comprehensive program teaches universal safety rules and strategies following the recommendations of poly-victimization research
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Helps schools meet many required Bullying, Child Safety, Child Abuse Prevention requirements and Health Instruction Standards
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Aligned with American School Counselor Association Scope & Sequence
To learn more about the Teen Safety Matters program and how it can be brought to your school, please contact Mission Kids’ Director of Prevention Education, Michelle McDyre at mmcdyre@missionkidscac.org
