Prevention
There are many advantages to actively involving teachers, school staff, and administrators in child abuse prevention efforts. The majority of child abuse prevention programs are delivered in school settings, affording the ability to reach large groups of children in a non-threatening environment.
Teachers and school staff can create a school-wide child abuse safety zone by being informed about the signs and symptoms of abuse, risk and protective factors, and the impact of child abuse and neglect. All Speak Up Be Safe curricula are tailored to the developmental characteristics of the child. Program delivery includes classroom posters and take-home materials to reinforce the safety rules with the children and engage parents and caregivers.
