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October 25, 2020
Please open the link above to view the letter which was sent home with students concerning Erin's Law. In classroom lessons will begin in November.
Erin’s Law is named after childhood sexual assault survivor, author, speaker and activist Erin Merryn, who is the founder and President of Erin’s Law, which is registered with the State of Illinois and the IRS as a 501 (c)(4) non-profit social welfare organization
“Erin’s Law” requires that all public schools in each state implement a prevention-oriented child sexual abuse program which teaches:
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Students in grades preK – 12th grade, age-appropriate techniques to recognize child sexual abuse and tell a trusted adult
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School personnel all about child sexual abuse
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Parents & guardians the warning signs of child sexual abuse, plus needed assistance, referral or resource information to support sexually abused children and their families
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