Protecting Children From Abuse

c.a.r.e.'s Safe Touch Program "empowers children through body safety awareness." This program teaches children to recognize the differences between appropriate and non-appropriate touches and how to seek help.

The SAFE TOUCH Program is offered to area preschools, childcare facilities and public and private schools. The SAFE TOUCH Program concentrates on how children and adolescents can protect themselves from any type of abusive or unwanted touch. The program devotes time to the problems associated with abusive situations among family members, acquaintances, strangers and peers and empowers children and adolescents to seek help if threatened or victimized. During the 2001-2002 school year, SAFE TOUCH presented to 13,841 children.

During these presentations children and adolescents will be actively involved in:

• Group activities and discussions
• Role plays
• Videos

Children have the right to be safe! They have an equal right to grow up without being afraid that someone might abuse them. SAFE TOUCH supports children and adolescents in becoming competent, confident persons who are:

• Capable of thinking and speaking up for themselves.
• Efficient in making decisions and judgements.
• Able to recognize abusive situations and seek help.

Empowerment is the key to prevention and these programs provide a vehicle to gain the skills necessary for children to protect themselves against specific risks.

To schedule presentations for your school or facility in English or Spanish, please contact: