If It Happens to You

Grade Level: 3-5

This program talks to upper elementary-aged children about a difficult subject— abuse. Sensitive, age-appropriate scenarios explore three types of abuse — physical, verbal and sexual as seen though the eyes of children. Viewers learn that victims of abuse are NOT responsible for causing it. They MUST tell an adult they trust what is happening — and continue telling until someone takes action to stop it. Whether it’s a father who gets angry and physically hurts a child, a grown-up who uses words to continually make a youngster feel worthless, or a person who touches the private parts of a child’s body, this program will encourage and empower youngsters who are the victims of abuse to speak up and get help!. After viewing this program students will be able to identify the three types of abuse, understand that they are NOT guilty of causing or perpetuating the abuse, learn the difference between bad and good touches and bad and good secrets, and recognize that they MUST keep speaking up until someone helps them. Includes 12 reproducible student worksheets on CD.