BODY SAFETY

The Body Safety Program is created for early childhood through fourth-grade students. This program educates children on body ownership, boundaries, and what they can do if someone breaks their Body Safety Rule. Children are encouraged to talk to a safe adult when they need help.

Students will:

• Learn The Body Safety Rule
• Identify The Body Safety Steps

The research-based program is developed from Sandy Wurtele’s Body Safety Training, with best practices recognized by experts in the field of child sexual abuse.

In the Classroom

The Body Safety Rule is introduced like any other safety rule. This rule gives a child ownership of their body. The only exceptions are if private body parts are hurt or if they need help.

The Body Safety Steps are taught to help a child protect themselves in unsafe situations or events.

• Practice saying “NO!” in a strong voice
• Talk about places we feel safe
• Name your safe adults

Books for Children:

Some Parts are Not for Sharing

Julie K. Federico (For ages 6 months+)

My Body Belongs to Me

Jill Starishevsky (For ages 3-8)

Books for Adults:

Off Limits: A Parent’s Guide to Keeping Kids Safe from Sexual Abuse
By Sandy K. Wurtele

Body Safety Education: A parents’ guide to protecting kids from sexual abuse
By Ms Jayneen Sanders

The Sex-wise Parent: The Parent’s Guide to Protecting Your Child, Strengthening Your Family, and Talking to Kids About Sex, Abuse, and Bullying
By Janet Rosenzweig

Websites to visit:

Darkness to Light

The Mama Bear Effect