Our Education Department has put together a list of resources, both print and digital, to help start the conversation around the topic of child maltreatment. These resources are used by our staff in-house and at our many trainings. Keep scrolling for printable activities for children to complete, empowering them to be pro-active about their own body safety and prevention. If you would like to learn more about any of these child maltreatment resources, please book a training.

Books

On Those Runaway Days

This book is for adults wanting to start the conversation with young children about personal safety. On Those Runaway Days helps teach kids the seven important rules to personal safety. It covers topics like safe versus harmful secrets, safe versus harmful touches, and the importance of having a community of trusted adults. This is a great place to start the conversation around child maltreatment with children in your life.

Online Resources

The Children & Family Advocacy Center often uses online trainings and resource guides to stay up-to-date on trauma-informed best practices. Our staff prides itself on being experts in their fields through continuing education. Below are some of the resources we use at the Children & Family Advocacy Center on a daily basis.

Printable Resources

Pinwheel Activity:
My 5 Safe Adults

Smart Choices
Crossword Puzzle

Download Our Complete
Prevention Workbook

Safety Exit