In Utah, both boys and girls are sexually
abused almost equally. Statistics indicate
that 54% of reported child sexual abuse
victims are girls and 46% are boys.
One in Six
Nationally, 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will
be sexually abused before they turn 18.
Utah’s child sexual abuse rate is three
times the national average.
UTAH
Did you know that child sexual abuse
costs Utah taxpayers approximately
$1 billion annually? This equates
to just over 2.7 million dollars
per day for Utah tax payers.
OF TRUST
90% of the time a child will be abused
by someone in their circle of trust, not a
stranger. The circle of trust can include
parents, relatives, child care providers or
anyone the child knows well or sees often.
Prevent Child Abuse Utah child
abuse prevention programs educate
children to recognize abuse, engage
children to practice safety strategies and
empower children to report abuse.
SAFETY
RULES
Children should be taught to:
RECOGNIZE
RESIST
REPORT
Children who are abused and
receive the support and help needed
as soon as possible may not have any
negative lasting effects.
REPORT
In 1999, Utah’s “Duty to Report” law
was put into effect requiring all Utah
citizens, age 18 and older, to report
suspected child abuse and neglect.
IS RARE
Most children do not report sexual
abuse. In fact, 88% of adults who were
sexually abused as children stated they
never reported the abuse. It is estimated
that only 1 in 10 victims will report abuse.
SCHOOL & COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM
Preventing
Child Sexual
Abuse: Online
Parent Course
Make the Promise to Protect me.
Preventing
Child Abuse:
Adults Working
With Youth
Online Course
Make the Promise to Protect me.
Preventing
Child Sexual
Abuse: Online
Course For
Secondary
Students
Make the Promise to Protect me.
Internet
Safety
3-12 grade
Healthy
Relationships
7-12 grade
Shaken Baby
Syndrome
7-12 grade
School based
child abuse
prevention
K–12 grade
Parents as Teachers Program
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CHAMPIONS
for early childhood education and champions the critical role of parental involvement and early intervention
in the education continuum. Parents as Teachers raises awareness and works to shape policy around the
importance of enhancing school readiness by reaching children during the critical, formative years of life.
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