Kids’ Personal Safety

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Children need personal safety skills. They need the ability to:

handle common medical situations
say “Leave me alone”
distinguish between “telling” and “tattling”

These thoughtfully written books help children and adults discuss sexual abuse, domestic abuse, and medical emergencies. They use a gentle, nonjudgmental tone and illustrations kids can identify with.

It’s MY Body

Teaches even toddlers how to resist unwanted touching of any kind. Introduces "touching codes" that kids can use to protect themselves. Available in Spanish, too! More . . .

Telling Isn’t Tattling

Explains that "telling on someone" isn't always snitching. Asks kids to evaluate several common situations and determine what is tattling and what adults need to know. More . . .

The Trouble with Secrets

Helps children understand when it's appropriate and safe to keep secrets and when secrets need to be shared. Recommended by Parents Anonymous. Available in Spanish. More . . .

Loving Touches

Describes the importance of truly loving touches and helps children ask for a kiss, a hug or a lap to sit on. Emphasizes respect for other people's bodies. More . . .

Kids to the Rescue!

Describes accident situations—burns, bites, shocks, cuts—that kids are likely to experience. In problem solving style, explains appropriate first aid. Includes HIV-safe techniques. More . . .

Something Is Wrong at My House

Shows how children suffer when parents fight and how to obtain help. Formatted with illustrations and simple text for ages 3–6, and longer text for older children. Available in Spanish. More . . .

Something Happened and I’m Scared to Tell

Helps victims of abuse describe what happened. Emphasizes that children are not to blame for the abuse. Includes nonjudgmental comments about why some adults abuse. Available in Spanish. More . . .

Books for Adults:

Internet Safety and Your Family

A concise, easy-to-read overview of the most common Internet issues, including phishing, spoofing, spam, filters, blogs, gaming, social networking, online worlds, electronic bullying, identity theft, addictions and cyber crime. More . . .

Out of Harm’s Way: A Parent’s Guide to Protecting Young Children from Sexual Abuse

Objective, authoritative description of predators and how they target children for molestation. Emphasizes the importance of parents’ role in abuse prevention, and provides scripts to get conversations started about inappropriate contact. More . . .

Protect Your Child from Sexual Abuse

Helps adults teach children to resist unwanted physical contact. Accompanies It’s MY Body. Library editions are still available. Paperback is out of print; see Out of Harm’s Way above. More . . .