Second Step Child Protection Unit Early Learning Lesson Notebook + Staff Training

Weekly Theme Topics

• General Safety Rules
• Ways to Stay Safe
• Always Ask First
• Touching Safety
• Never Keep Secrets
• Reviewing Safety Skills

Early Learning daily activities each take 5–7 minutes.

Family Materials

Although talking to kids about sexual abuse is one of the best ways to prevent it, parents may not know how to begin the conversation or what to say. That’s why we created videos and articles with facts about child sexual abuse and tips for getting the conversation started. And the best part is they’re free to everyone.

Child Protection Resources for Families: Sexual Abuse Prevention

For families with students being taught the Child Protection Unit lessons, family letters help explain the program and adults’ role in child protection. Take-home activities further reinforce skills and encourage family discussions.

Staff Training

The Child Protection Unit truly starts with training for all staff, with the following online training modules.

MODULE 1

Policies and Procedures (75–90 minutes)

• Assessing current child protection policies, procedures, and practices
• Beginning to develop a child protection strategy

MODULE 2

All Staff Training (75–90 minutes)

• Recognizing indicators of abuse or neglect
• Responding in a supportive way
• Reporting abuse or violations of school policies

MODULE 3

Teach the Lessons (45–60 minutes)

• Teaching student lessons
• Discussing unsafe or sexually abusive situations with confidence
• Engaging families

View a sample scenario from the all-staff training, Module 2