The research-based curriculum educates Pre-K to Grade 2 children & caretakers on protective factors.

The evidence-based program for middle schoolers prevents dating violence by promoting healthy relationships.

The research-based program teaches high school students about consent and identifying abusive relationships.

Questions?

Education is the best way to provide communities with the tools to prevent and respond to sexual abuse. For inquiries or concerns about Care for Kids, reach out to SAS's Prevention Education Coordinator or the Care for Kids development team:

Prevent Child Abuse Vermont

802-229-5724

pcavt@pcavt.org

www.pcavt.org/

Lesson 1: Asking for Help

• Sometimes we like touch and sometimes we don’t.
• Sometimes we need to ask for help and touching is never a secret.
  
• When one grown-up can’t help us, we can ask two or three other grown-ups for help.
  

Lesson 2: Feelings

• Everyone has all kinds of feelings.
• When we are not sure what we’re feeling, we call that “mixed-up” or “confused.”
  
• We can ask an adult for help when we have questions about how we feel.
  

Lesson 3: Bodies

• Our bodies are good and special and deserve care and respect (including our private parts).
• We have many parts that are the same, and some parts that are different.
  
• Some of our body parts are public and some are private.
  

Lesson 4: Babies

• Babies need help with most things and deserved to be looked after.
• Children, as they grow, learn to do more things by themselves but they still need some help.
  
• Small children sometimes need help washing and wiping their private parts.
  
• Other children and grownups do not need help with their private parts.
  

Lesson 5: Asking for Permission

• Sometimes we like touching and sometimes we don’t.
• Touching is never a secret.
  
• A person may say no to touching. Don’t touch a person who says no to touching.
  
• We can ask for help if we have questions about touching.
  

Lesson 6: Conclusion

• Review of what we learned in lessons 1-5.
  

Healthy Friendships 101

SASNWNM’s 1-hour research-based presentation is designed to educate students in grades 6 & 7 about boundaries and healthy relationships. Participation in this program can foster students’ ability to:

Define Healthy Friendships

• Understand the key characteristics of positive friendships and why they are essential for personal well-being
  

Distinguish Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships

• Identify the differences between healthy and unhealthy friendships, and recognize warning signs of negative behaviors
  

Establish and Maintain Healthy Boundaries

• Learn the significance of setting and communicating boundaries in friendships, along with practical examples of boundary-setting
  

Navigate Digital Friendship & Online Safety

• Explore the challenges and risks of online friendships, with tips for staying safe and respecting boundaries in the digital world
  

Promote Communication & Seeking Support

• Encourage open communication, empathy, trust to build and sustain positive friendships; know that it’s ok to talk to a safe, trusted adult
  

Safe Dates®

Safe Dates® is an evidence-based program that educates pre-teens on healthy relationships and teaches skills such as communication, anger management, and conflict resolution to prevent teen dating violence. The curriculum is inclusive of all students and recognizes that anyone can experience or perpetrate violence.

SASNWNM delivers the curriculum over five 1-hour class sessions. Through participation in the Safe Dates® program, students will be able to:

• Define caring relationships as the foundation for positive connections.
• Identify and understand various forms of dating abuse, including physical, emotional, verbal, digital, and sexual abuse.
• Explore the reasons behind abusive behavior in dating relationships, addressing underlying causes and patterns.
• Equip students to help friends in potentially abusive situations, emphasizing intervention and support.
• Challenge and deconstruct harmful gender stereotypes to promote respect and equality in relationships.
• Understand emotional awareness and regulation, fostering emotional intelligence and self-control.
• Promote effective communication skills, emphasizing equal power dynamics and open dialogue to prevent dating violence.
• Address the importance of consent, boundaries, and the prevention of sexual abuse within dating relationships.
• Conclude the week with a comprehensive review of key takeaways, encouraging reflection on the application of lessons learned in fostering healthy, violence-free dating relationships.

Ask. Listen. Respect.

Ask. Listen. Respect. is an age-appropriate, trauma-sensitive program that educates teenagers about warning signs of teen dating violence, sexual abuse, and how to seek help. The program aligns with Erin's Law and is informed by the latest research and evidence-based practices. Students can ask questions through an anonymous Q&A form and can opt-out of portions of the program at any time. The program is delivered over five 1-hour class sessions, and covers these topics:

Body Language

• Learn about body language and why it's not always reliable
  

Consent

• Understand what consent is and why it’s important, why some people don’t ask for consent, and understand the Age of Consent laws in New Mexico
  

Stereotypes

• Understand what stereotypes are and how they affect people

Healthy vs Unhealthy Relationships

• Understand what makes relationships healthy or unhealthy
• Learn how to get help before the relationship becomes dangerous

Abusive Relationships

• Learn how to spot signs of an abusive relationship and how to get help

Sexual Abuse & Grooming

• Recognize signs of sexual abuse and grooming
• Learn about resources and ways to report abuse

Human Trafficking & Online Abuse

• Learn about signs of human trafficking and online threats.
• Learn how to stay safe online and discover helpful resources

Bystander Intervention:

• Understand different types of bystanders and how to intervene safely

Resource Review:

• Become familiar with local and national hotline resources to get help