Child Abuse Education Resources

The Arizona Department of Education is committed to supporting the safety and well-being of all students. In accordance with A.R.S. § 15-160.05, this page provides age-appropriate educational resources to help students and families recognize and prevent inappropriate forms of contact, including sexual contact.

Resources designed to help young children:

Understand body safety and personal boundaries
Identify trusted adults
Recognize safe and unsafe situations
Learn how to ask for help

K-3 Protect Yourself Rules (Full Lesson Sequence: English)

K-3 Protect Yourself Rules (Full Lesson Sequence: Spanish)

K-3 Protect Yourself: Introduction

K-3 Protect Yourself: Shout, Run, Tell

K-3 Protect Yourself: Safe Touch/Unsafe Touch

K-3 Protect Yourself: Neighbor

K-3 Protect Yourself: A Friendly Stranger

K-3 Protect Yourself: Recognizing the Signs

4-6 Protect Yourself Rules (Full Leson Sequence: English)

4-6 Protect Yourself Rules (Full Leson Sequence: Spanish)

4-6 Protect Yourself Rules: The Protect Yourself Rules

4-6 Protect Yourself Rules: Secrets

4-6 Protect Yourself Rules: Can't Go Home

4-6 Protect Yourself Rules: Smart Choices Online

4-6 Protect Yourself Rules: Tell

4-6 Protect Yourself Rules: Bullying

4-6 Protect Yourself Rules: Cyberbullying

Resources designed to help adolescents:

Understand healthy relationships
Recognize inappropriate behaviors and grooming
Develop personal safety skills
Learn how and when to report concerns

Resources designed to help teens:

Recognize warning signs of abuse and exploitation
Understand consent and healthy boundaries
Access support services and reporting options
Build skills for healthy relationships

9-12 (Teens) Protect Yourself Rules: Teenagers and Sexual Abuse

9-12(Teens) Protect Yourself Rules: Online Sexual Abuse Can Happen

9-12(Teens)Protect Yourself Rules: Friends Can Help Stop Sexual Abuse

9-12(Teens) Protect Yourself Rules: Saying No to Prevent Sexual Abuse

9-12(Teens) Protect Yourself Rules: Grooming and Sexual Behavior

9-12(Teens) Protect Yourself Rules: Sexual Abuse In the Family

9-12(Teens) Protect Yourself Rules: Don't Let Peer Pressure End Up In Sexual Abuse

9-12(Teens) Dealing with Sexual Abuse Is Hard

9-12(Teens) Sexual Abuse Is Confusing

9-12(Teens) How Sexual Abuse Hurts

9-12(Teens) My Tutor Abused Me

9-12(Teens) We Thought We Were Broken

9-12(Teens) What Happens When You Tell

9-12(Teens) 3 Good Reasons To Talk About Abuse

9-12(Teens) Are You Okay? (Short Film)

9-12(Teens) Is Anybody Out There? (Short Film)

9-12(Teens) Are You Listening? (Short Film)

9-12(Teens) Elizabeth and Ziggy (Short Film)

9-12(Teens) Are You With Me? (Short Film)

9-12 (Teens) Extreme Hazing

Reporting Concerns

If you suspect child abuse or neglect, report it immediately.

Arizona Child Abuse Hotline 1-888-SOS-CHILD (1-888-767-2445)

Call 911 if a child is in immediate danger

Resource Recommendations

In accordance with A.R.S. § 15-160.05, public schools and members of the public may recommend educational resources for consideration and inclusion on this page. Submit a Resource Recommendation

Contact

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