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Child abuse, ipv, and trafficking prevention

Child Abuse
Teen Dating Violence
Sexual Violence
Sex Trafficking
Digital Abuse

Child Safety Basics (CSB) is a condensed curriculum for 8-18 year olds covering essential elements of child abuse, interpersonal violence, and sex trafficking prevention using age-appropriate language and activities.

Curriculum Overview

Simple compliance for sex trafficking & child exploitation education mandates

Mandates Met

CSB aligns with legal requirements like Erin’s Law, Texas SB9, and Tara’s Law by addressing sex trafficking prevention and child exploitation.

Condensed Learning

2-3 trauma-informed lessons per grade band, with content carefully adapted for each age level.

curriculum focus

Building Blocks of Personal Safety

Ages 8-10

Personal Safety Fundamentals

Communication Skills

Ages 10-11

Relationship Foundations

Safety Awareness

Ages 11-14

Advanced Relationship Skills

Personal Protection

Trafficking Awareness

Ages 14-18

Dating Violence Prevention

Boundary Mastery

Exploitation Awarenses

lesson scaffolding

Growing stronger safety skills

From fundamental concepts to advanced skills, each lesson serves as a stepping stone in building confident, safety-aware young people.

3rd - 4th Grade

  1. Violence Prevention

    Recognizing personal boundaries, understanding consent, and developing help-seeking skills with trusted adults while exploring safe and unsafe touches.

  2. Abuse Prevention

    Building on body safety through the Bathing Suit Rule and Body Boss Toolkit while learning to distinguish between surprises and secrets, reinforcing help-seeking strategies.

5th Grade

  1. Healthy Relationships

    Analyzing healthy and unhealthy relationship dynamics through interactive scenarios while exploring personal boundaries and reflecting on real-life relationships.

  2. Violence Prevention

    Deepening understanding of consent, relationship safety, and help-seeking resources while examining abuse prevention, trafficking awareness, and legal protections.

6th - 8th Grade

  1. Healthy Relationships

    Examining healthy and unhealthy relationship dynamics through interactive scenarios while exploring dating behaviors, personal boundaries, and identifying trusted adults for support.

  2. Violence Prevention

    Exploring interpersonal and dating violence while examining abuse indicators, legal protections, and accessing help resources through trusted adults.

  3. Sex Trafficking Awareness & Prevention

    Addressing sex trafficking awareness through media exploration while examining sextortion, nonconsensual image sharing, and help-seeking strategies.

Health 1

  1. Dating Violence Prevention

    Developing skills for healthy relationships by understanding consent principles and navigating relationship transitions.

  2. Personal Boundaries

    Mastering personal boundary-setting through interactive discussions and practical enforcement strategies while building confidence in boundary conversations.

  3. Sex Trafficking Awareness & Prevention

    Understanding child sexual exploitation and trafficking dynamics while exploring digital safety, consent, and preventive strategies.

curriculum license

What's Included?

2-Year Campus License Agreement

Online Teacher Portal Access

Easy to navigate, up-to-date teacher portal with all lesson materials, handouts, and support resources.

Asynchronous Training

Self-paced asynchronous training specifically crafted to support implementation

Customizable Live Training (optional)

Available for additional cost.

Discount on Nest Workshops

For students and/or school staff. Learn more about Nest Workshops.

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frequently asked questions

How does Child Safety Basics help schools meet legal requirements?

Child Safety Basics aligns with legal requirements like Erin's Law, Texas SB9, and Tara's Law by addressing sex trafficking prevention and child exploitation through age-appropriate, trauma-informed lessons.

Are the lessons intended to be taught in sequential order?

Yes, the lessons are designed to build upon each other in a sequential order to ensure students develop foundational knowledge before moving to more advanced concepts.

How many lessons are included in the curriculum?

Child Safety Basics includes 2-3 trauma-informed lessons per grade band.

Who are the lessons designed to be taught by?

The curriculum is designed to be taught by classroom teachers, health educators, or school counselors who have completed the required training through our Teacher Portal.

How long are the lessons in this curriculum?

Facilitators should prepare 50 minutes for lessons.

How do staff members get trained?

Asynchronous training will be embedded in the teacher portal. School districts/organizations can request live training in person training for an additional cost.

Can counselors and teachers co-facilitate lessons?

Yes, any trained professional can facilitate these lessons.

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