Protecting the Children in Your Care

This dual program is being offered by the Ulster County Crime Victims Assistance Program, and will be facilitated by Sexual Abuse Prevention Educators Stephanie Kelly and Deborah Foley.  

The presentation for adults will include information about how sexual abuse prevention education is taught in the schools and how families and caregivers can reinforce those lessons. Information will also be provided about warning signs for adults to look for, both in their children's behavior and in the behavior of adults who interact with their children. Finally, resources for additional information and support will be shared.

The program for kids will involve using a 'slime making' activity as a springboard to discuss healthy boundaries (Slime doesn't respect boundaries). We will also talk about the safety steps we can take if our boundaries aren't being respected and will create "My Body Belongs to ME" stickers. Kids will make enough slime to bring some home and also put some in a container to give as a gift. This program will be aimed at kids in grades 1-3, but children slightly younger or older are also welcome to attend.

 

Register for the event here.