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SAF believes that prevention and education are key to ending domestic violence and sexual assault.

Child Sexual Abuse Prevention

• Offered to any school district within Oswego County
• Presented to grades K - 6 with age appropriate videos and discussions
• Presented to preschool and daycare centers with age appropriate videos and discussions
• Discusses good touch, bad touch, and confusing touches
• Teaches rules for personal body safety
• Sessions length is 30 - 45 minutes

  The program utilizes the "No, Go Tell" curriculum encouraging children to think about what kinds of touches are uncomfortable, saying "No" in a loud, firm voice to unwanted touches, getting away from people or situations which are uncomfortable, and telling a trusted adult about what has occurred.

SAF Kids Prevention

• Domestic Violence prevention and awareness program is available to Grades 5-12 throughout Oswego County
• Educates youth about basic human rights, types of abuse, and how to protect themselves against violence through assertive problem solving
• A series of appropriate curricula are available for students in special education classrooms
• It can be offered in conjunction with law enforcement's D.A.R.E. school intervention programs

  The SAF Kids curriculum can be adapted to meet the needs of children with special needs. In addition, the program can be structured by the school to address specific topics such as sexual harassment, dating violence, and date rape. Youths are taught how to identify abusive behaviors through activities and role plays. The youth are also taught about where to go should they be in, or know of someone in a violent relationship.

  Statistics show that the incidents of child sexual abuse in Oswego County are frighteningly high, and a presumption is made that a portion of the children receiving this type of curriculum may have been victimized in the past and not disclosed. The program provides children with the skills required to protect themselves from further harm and is not their fault, whether or not they choose to disclose.

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