Kids’ Personal Safety

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Children need personal safety skills. They need the ability to:

handle common medical situations
to say “Leave me alone”
distinguish between “telling” and “tattling”

These thoughtfully written books help children and adults discuss sexual abuse, domestic abuse, and medical emergencies. They use a gentle, nonjudgmental tone and illustrations kids can identify with.

It’s MY Body

Teaches even toddlers how to resist unwanted touching of any kind. Introduces "touching codes" that kids can use to protect themselves. Available in Spanish, too! More . . .

Telling Isn’t Tattling

Explains that "telling on someone" isn't always snitching. Asks kids to evaluate several common situations and determine what is tattling and what adults need to know. More . . .

The Trouble with Secrets

Helps children understand when it's appropriate and safe to keep secrets and when secrets need to be shared. Recommended by Parents Anonymous. Available in Spanish. More . . .

Loving Touches

Describes the importance of truly loving touches and helps children ask for a kiss, a hug or a lap to sit on. Emphasizes respect for other people's bodies. More . . .

Kids to the Rescue!

Describes accident situations—burns, bites, shocks, cuts—that kids are likely to experience. In problem solving style, explains appropriate first aid. Includes HIV-safe techniques. More . . .

Something Is Wrong at My House

Shows how children feel when their parents fight and how the children can obtain help. Includes text for both younger and older children. Available in Spanish, too. More . . .

Something Happened and I’m Scared to Tell

Helps victims of abuse describe what happened. Emphasizes that children are not to blame for the abuse. Includes nonjudgmental comments about why some adults abuse. Available in Spanish. More . . .

Books for Adults:

Protect Your Child from Sexual Abuse

Helps adults teach children to resist unwanted touching and how to describe their feelings about being touched. Accompanies It’s MY Body. More . . .

Helping Abused Children

How adults can detect abuse, treat it, deal with the aftermath, and encourage prevention. Accompanies Something Happened and I’m Scared to Tell. More . . .