Let's talk about
Abuse

We want to address the varying types of abuse: physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and negligence. These are heavy topics, so our partnership includes a plan for talking delicately but thoroughly with children while encouraging communication.

When talking with young people about the subject of abuse, we stress words such as "boundaries," "safety," and "respect" instead of using words that might trigger fear or panic. Children need the comfort of boundaries, and a plan for reporting their concerns to a trusted adult.

We are excited about this partnership, and want to share a few links to helpful resources for learning more about abuse. Among the resources listed, the "Kid Power" link below has videos titled “Boundary Rules,” “Safety Skills,” and “No Secrets.” Check out the recommended resources to learn more about how to talk with your children about making their safety a priority.

We have also created a student page for your child to learn more about this. Please take a look at the resources here as well as the self-guided resource page for students. Thank you for your support.