CSA Prevention

WCSAP Webpage
September, 2016

Zootopia

The purpose of this tip is to help begin social justice conversations with kids (ages 10+) in the context of the film “Zootopia”. Often when looking for teaching tools to discuss social justice and violence, we go to educationally produced media. While these are often more intentional with their message, there is also a lot to be gained from utilizing pop-culture media. Although the film Zootopia remains true to the standard storytelling of Disney with the purpose of a feel good entertaining…

Topic
  • CSA Prevention
Part 1
WCSAP Webpage
February, 2016

Many young people feel being pressured into having sex or participating in a sexual act before one feels entirely ready is a normal part of growing up; this is especially true if they have received little to no healthy relationship and sex education. However, we know this is a form of sexual violence and advocates working with youth have a unique opportunity to debunk this myth. Every person has complete control over their body and choice with whom and when they decide to hug, kiss, have sex…

Topic
  • Child Sexual Abuse
  • IPSV
  • CSA Prevention
WCSAP Webpage
September, 2015

Commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) is a form of child sexual abuse. It is sexual activity involving a minor in exchange for something of value, or promise thereof, to the child or another person or persons. The young person is treated as a commercial and sexual object.

Often when schools and communities request a CSEC program this is connected to increased media attention of CSEC or in response to a recent incident. Programming that defines the violence and focuses on…

Topic
  • Trafficking & CSEC
  • CSA Prevention
Sexual Health Promotion & Sexual Violence Prevention
Webinar
April, 2014

In this webinar, participants will learn how to boost and sustain their prevention work by connecting and integrating with existing sexual health education efforts. Violence preventionists can make the most of current national research, the Washington Healthy Youth Act, and Washington Department of Health Guidelines. We will discuss best practices related to STD and teen pregnancy prevention and sexual violence prevention. Preventionists will leave this webinar being able to make the case…

Topic
  • CSA Prevention
  • Healthy Sexuality
  • Schools & Campus
A New Study
WCSAP Webpage
December, 2013

An unpublished report based on a Department of Justice study titled "Preventing Revictimization in Teen Dating Relationships" has just been released, and contains some thought-provoking results. The study was conducted under the direction of Dr. Anne P. DePrince of the Traumatic Stress Studies Group of the University of Denver. Briefly, they conducted research with high-risk adolescent girls involved in the child welfare system, with the goal of preventing revictimization. They tested two…

Topic
  • CSA Prevention
With Cognitive or Developmental Disabilities
WCSAP Webpage
August, 2012

Healthy sexuality is an important component of preventing sexual violence. Therefore there are several resources that can be incorporated into prevention programs. We know that it is important to deliver prevention programming that is socio-culturally relevant and developmental appropriate. So when working with youth or adults with developmental or cognitive disabilities, finding resources that are tailored to this community may be helpful.

Here are three curricula that focus on…

Topic
  • Disability
  • CSA Prevention
  • Curriculums
  • Healthy Sexuality
To Talk To Your Kids About Healthy Sexuality
PDF & Printed Materials
January, 2012

Inside parents can find out about healthy sexual development for children, why it is important to talk to children about sexuality, and tips for having these conversations. It's a great way to get the conversation started!

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Topic
  • Parents & Caregivers
  • CSA Prevention
PDF
November, 2004

The publication is organized into five sections in addition to the appendix:

  • Stakeholder Recruitment
  • Underlying Conditions
  • Needs Assessment
  • Development of the Community Plan
  • Evaluation

Each section consists of a brief overview of the supporting community development concept and a first person narrative from the facilitator of the community development process. It is our hope that information in this…

Topic
  • CSA Prevention
The Next Generation of Prevention
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Provides enlightening empirical studies and reviews of the literature on peer harassment, bullying and victimization.

  1. Bullying
  2. Peer Harassment
  3. Violence Prevention
  4. Sexual Harassment
  5. School
  • Author: Elias, Maurice J.
  • Call Number: 155.ELI
  • Publisher: Haworth Press, Inc, 2003.
Topic
  • CSA Prevention
  • Schools & Campus
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Doin' it: Sex, Disability & Videotape 35 minutes, open captioned

  1. Disability
  2. Prevention
  • Publisher: Beyondmedia Education, Unknown.
Topic
  • Disability
  • CSA Prevention
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Curriculum designed to help the prevention of dating violence.

  1. Partner Violence
  2. Education
  3. Prevention: Adolescents/Teens
  • Author: Foshee, Vangie
  • Publisher: Safe Dates
Topic
  • IPSV
  • CSA Prevention
  • Healthy Relationships
Truth and Consequences
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An interactive exercise, that addresses the issue of sexual harassment in the school and workplace. While intended for students 14-18, the materials are relevant for adults as well!

  1. Sexual Harassment: Adolescents/Teens
  • Author: PCAR, Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape
Topic
  • CSA Prevention
  • Guides & Activities
  • Schools & Campus
(2013)
External Website

WholeSomeBodies is a curriculum for adults who have children and youth in their lives. Includes a guide for facilitators and a participant workbook with activities and materials to support workshops that address topics such as:

  • etymology and circles of sexuality,
  • sensuality,
  • gender,
  • childhood messages,
  • body image, and
  • media awareness.

Additional material addresses how to have difficult…

Topic
  • CSA Prevention
  • Curriculums
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Healthy Sexuality