Child Abuse Prevention Programs

School-based Child Abuse Prevention Programs for Children and School Personnel

PCA Utah's child abuse prevention programs deal with all aspects of child abuse: physical, sexual, emotional and neglect. Each age-level-appropriate program consists of classroom discussion, visual aids, videos and other interactive activities such as role plays. Programs are typically given in the classroom and can be customized to fit the needs of each student. All programs are offered in Spanish. The programs provide students with skills and knowledge on how to protect themselves if someone tries to abuse them, who and how to report abuse and safety strategies they can use in dangerous situations.

PCA Utah also offers in-service protocol training sessions for school personnel in Utah school districts. The sessions help teachers and staff identify signs and symptoms of child abuse, know where to report the abuse and give information on community resources and programs that can help students and their families.

Stop Violence Start Safety Program

This one week program is the only one of its kind available in Northern Utah, designed for students suspended for safe school violations. When suspended, the student and parent/guardian sign a contract with school district personnel agreeing to complete this program before being officially reinstated in school. Classes inlcude: Emathy and Interpersonal Skills, Conflict Resolution and Anger Management, Perception and Self Talk, Values, Choices and Goals and Safety Strategies/Violence Prevention. Evaluative statistics as well as counselor feedback have shown very positive results. After graduation from this program, more students are showing improved behavior, allowing them to stay in school without resuspension.