K.I.D.S.
Personal Safety Program

The KIDS Program has been designed to instruct sexual abuse identification and prevention through the use of developmentally appropriate concepts and skills. The KIDS Program engages Manatee County children in group education and provides them with an opportunity to learn about sexual abuse in a comfortable manner. Personal Safety information is available in a variety of languages: S.V.P.P. Sexual Violence Prevention Program The prevention of dating violence and sexual harassment through the foundation of building respect and healthy relationships. Stories Puppet Shows Games Discussion Group Interaction Role Playing Positive Reinforcement Parent Information Teacher Guides Pre-School - Third Grade This 30 minute presentation includes a lively puppet presentation, group interaction, story telling, and discussion. Curriculum will focus on the "touching rule" and important safety measures. Children will learn to identify private parts and gain a knowledge of body ownership. Because this age group contains the greatest number of high risk children, emphasis is placed on allocating support persons in the event of attempted or actual sexual abuse. The presentation will utilize follow up activity packets and parent letters for continued reinforcement of this information. Fourth - Sixth Grade Participants will gain the knowledge of how to protect themselves from bullying situations and become a positive bystander. Also, students will grasp a full understanding of what respect is and how to achieve respect from peers. Seventh - Twelfth Grade Participants will have a variety of topics regarding dating violence, sexual harassment, the impact of rape, men as a part of the solution, power and control, and communicating sexual limits & refusal skills. These subjects are designed through appropriate curriculum to assist the participants in the understanding of prevention of sexual violence. The KIDS & SVPP Programs are offered for youth ages 3-17 in: Pre-Schools Public Schools Private Schools Youth Groups Community Centers Summer Camps & Kid's Clubs Residential Facilities ...and just about anywhere else!