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Again this year, we will be implementing a child sexual abuse prevention program in our schools as the result of the passage of Public Act 097-1147, also known as Erin’s Law. This law expanded upon previous legislation and required child sexual abuse prevention education for children beginning in pre-kindergarten and continuing through all grade levels. 

 

The themes that run throughout the curriculum are body awareness and self-advocacy. We want the children to be able to learn to say “no” when appropriate and to identify when to keep a secret and when to tell. We also help them think about their support system and who are adults that they can trust. They learn that the parts of their body covered by their bathing suits are special. 

 

A resource guide for parents from ISBE Faiths Law: Sexual Abuse Response and Prevention Resource Guide can be found in the Parent Student Handbook. We want to do all that we can, in partnership with you, to make our children as safe as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact me. 

 

Please see the letter in full attached in this newsletter. If you have questions about the lessons, please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or 847-357-6600.