Sharing Safety Tips In School For Child Abuse Awareness

Well friends, it’s that time of year again! Back to School in full swing and we want to do our part to keep your kids as informed and safe as they can be. According to The Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) which provides thorough reports each year on the prevalence of child abuse and neglect, becoming aware and informed on child abuse statistics is the first step towards successfully promoting child safety and offering community-based services to the most vulnerable populations.

In Utah, there were 9,695 children confirmed as victims of abuse and neglect in 2022. Abuse occurs across all age groups, with the majority of confirmed child victims being 12 to 17 years of age (36.1%), closely followed by 6-11 year olds (29.8%) and 1-5 year olds (25.7%).

Child abuse is not a topic that is easy to discuss, but it is vital to empowering our kids with ownership of their bodies and boundaries for others. We are your awareness partner. We have created a downloadable PDF for you to use as a guide in your conversation with your kids or students this fall. Our card includes safety tips for children to be aware of and recovery tips for teens who may need some help in managing abuse that has already happened. Please download it and be Back to School Bold as you help your child to be a safe superhero.

September has already been a busy month. Our mission is to positively move child victims of crime in Salt Lake County toward resilience after the trauma of child abuse. As we prepare to add new programs to our services, we hope you will donate and follow us on social media for the latest updates, helpful videos and important tips for health and wellness in both awareness and recovery from child abuse.