Being a Safe Adult When a Child Discloses Abuse
Knowing how to respond when a child discloses harm is essential as a trusted, safe adult in a child’s life....
It is the responsibility of adults to protect young people from and prevent abuse. However, equipping children with information about their bodies, consent, and who to talk to for help when one of their safety rules is broken is also important. Breaking the silence on abuse helps create safer communities for children to grow and thrive.
How to Report Child AbuseThe Safe & Strong Child© program from First Witness Child Advocacy Center is a body safety curriculum that has been provided in Southern Saint Louis County, Minnesota, for more than 25 years.
Empower Me! by the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center at Zero Abuse Project is a body safety curriculum for children designed for ages K-6th grade.
Red Flag Green Flag© is a curriculum fostering early elementary-age children’s body ownership and personal boundaries.
The Minnesota Children's Alliance (Alliance) developed a research bibliography to review the existing evidence on prevention programs, including promising practices. There is no definitive list of best practices, but available research provides significant insight into program components that show the most promise for effective prevention education.
Prevention Research BibliographyIn 2024, the Alliance completed a process to identify and evaluate body safety education programs intended for elementary school-aged children to support education about and prevention of child sexual abuse.
Read the ReportKnowing how to respond when a child discloses harm is essential as a trusted, safe adult in a child’s life....
We prepare for many things when there are young ones in our lives. As parents, caregivers, and concerned adults, we...
What is Child Abuse? Let’s begin with a broad definition. According to the Mayo Clinic, child abuse is “any intentional...
Information on child abuse and maltreatment, reporting and protecting the children and adolescents in your life.
Safe and healthy kids need supportive communities. Learn more about the body safety curriculum for your community.