Guidance Document

The multidisciplinary Education Subcommittee of the Missouri Task Force on the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse in collaboration with DESE and Missouri KidsFirst created Guidance and Training Materials to assist schools in implementing trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate sexual abuse training to students in accordance with Missouri law. (Section 170.045, RSMo)

The materials will be helpful for:

• local education agencies/schools/school personnel
• the surrounding community
• state and local agencies
• organizations that are involved in implementing child sexual abuse prevention programs in Missouri schools

Highlights:

• Includes appropriate sexual abuse prevention curriculums
• Includes framework and Teaching Considerations for grades K-12
• Provides examples of several approaches to sexual abuse prevention education that are based on evidence-informed, effective prevention programs
• Contains resources for identifying and engaging community partners

• Table of Contents
• Introduction-Overview
• Prevention Approaches: Whole Child, Social Ecological, Trauma Informed, Culturally Responsive

• Importance of Health Education
• Sexual Abuse Prevention Curriculum Framework and Teaching Considerations
  • Grades K-2
  • Grades 3-5
  • Grades 6-8
  • Grades 9-12
• Teaching Considerations
• Mandated Reporting and Handling Disclosures
• Appendix A: National, State and Local Agencies and Organizations
• Appendix B: Sexual Abuse Education Programs and Resources
• Appendix C: Guidance for Implementation of Sexual Abuse Prevention Education
• Appendix D: Draft Opt-Out Letter
• Appendix E: Glossary
• Appendix F: References