According to many studies, 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys experience some form of sexual abuse or exploitation before they turn 18. Half of child victims will wait at least 5 years before telling. One reason that child sexual abuse is so common is because people generally don’t want to talk about it. However, the more we talk about it, the safer kids actually become!
Care House offers an age-appropriate program called ROAR that starts the conversation with children about body safety and how to identify safe people to tell if uncomfortable touches occur. Parents receive materials to continue the conversation at home. Any organization serving kids ages four through eight, such as elementary schools, preschools, daycare centers and after-school programs, are eligible to schedule a ROAR presentation at no cost by contacting Erica McLaughlin, Care House Outreach and Prevention Coordinator at 586.463.0123 or by email at EricaM@mccarehouse.org