Erin's Law Sexual Abuse and Trafficking Prevention
Resources, Lessons, Supports and NYSED memos
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Erin's Law is a law that requires public schools to teach child sexual abuse and exploitation prevention classes to students in kindergrten through eighth grade. New York State signed Erin's Law into legislation in August 2019, becoming the 37th state to do so. New York's Erin's Law addresses the need to prevent sexual abuse of students in grades K-8, which requires defining and addressing the wide range of behaviors and experiences related to sexual violence, such as child sexual abuce, sexual assault, and child sexual exploitation.
During the summer of 2021 °ÄÃÅÁùºÏͼ¿â moderated a group of educators and sexual development experts to create a K-8, adult and parent Erin's Law Resource library. Additionally, during the school year, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏͼ¿â Mental Health Consortium members have access to "Tina TV". This service offers virtual weekly elementary level SEL lessons that teachers can remote into their classrooms. "Tina TV" offers Erin's Law lessons for students K-8. Check Frontline/MLP for schedule.
General NYSED Memos and Resources
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Superintendent Memo from NYSED October 29,2020 - Guidance for Erin's Law Resources In Summer 2020, work was completed with organizations that researched, developed age-appropriate grade bands, and found multiple resources to help school districts develop curriculum and useful lesson plans to implement Erin’s Law.
NYSED Eri's Law FAQ - updated May 11th 2021
- NYSED website
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General Information and Resources
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏͼ¿â Mental Health Consortium - Erin's Law Power Point - May 2021
Student Materials K-2
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Kindergarten
- Kindergarten Lesson Plan - Understanding Our Bodies- K-2
- Kindergarten Lesson Plan with Learning Standards and Erin's Law Band
- Power Point- Understanding Our Bodies
- Kindergarten Workbook
- Kindergarten Supplemental Materials
Grade 1
- Grade 1 Lesson Plan with Learning Standards and Erin's Law Band
- Power Point - My Space Your Space
- Grade 1 Workbook
- Grade One Materials
Grade 2
Erin's Law Parent Materials
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Power Point Presentations
- Erin's Law Parent Presentation Option 1
- Erin's Law Parent Presentation Option 2
- Erin's Law Parent Presentation Middle School Level
Other Materials
Student Materials 3-4
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Grade 3-4 Supplemental Materials
- Large Class Activity- Safe and Unsafe Secret Game
- Worksheet My Body Can Tell Me When I Feel Unsafe
- Worksheets Power Point
Grade 3
- Grade 3 Lesson Plan with Learning Standards and Erin's Law Band
- Power Point - 3 Types of Touch
- Power Point - 3 Types of Touch- interactive
- Grade 3 Personal Space Bubble - Worksheet
- Grade 3 When I Fell Unsafe I Need To Tell Someone - Worksheet
Grade 4
- Grade 4 Lesson Plan with Learning Standards and Erin's Law Band
- Power Point - 3 Types of Touch
- Grade 4 - Hands Are Not For Hurting - worksheet
- Grade 4 - Protect Yourself Rules - worksheet
Student Materials 5-6
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Grades 5 & 6
- Lesson Plan Grades 5 & 6 with Learning Standards and Erin's Law Band
- Lesson - Healthy Relationships
- Lesson - Making Smart Choices
- Lesson - Protect Ourselves Rules
- Lesson - Tell
- Power Point -Protecting Yourself
Erin's Law Training
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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏͼ¿â offers training programs from these providers:
- Looking for pre-made lessons for all grade bands? Available programs: Child Safety Matters, Teen Safety Matters, After-School Safety Matters, Athlete Safety Matters. Programs include teacher training and student materials.
- Stewards of Children- Turn-key training for faculty to provide adult sexual abuse prevention and identification.
- on-line self-paced course for adults to learn about child sexual abuse identification and prevention.
- Experts to provide Child Sexual Abuse prevention, Identification, Reporting workshops to adults. For direct student instruction, contact Arts in Education here.