3SGF- PROTECT Utah Elementary Student Prevention Education for HT/CSA
Core Code Alignment
Child Abuse and Human Trafficking
Child Abuse and Human Trafficking
99000000000: Child Sexual Abuse and Human Trafficking Prevention
Child Abuse and Human Trafficking
99000000000: Child Sexual Abuse and Human Trafficking Prevention
Recommendation
Recommended Primary
Evaluation
*Revisions to this material were made in response to requests from the Utah State Board of Education Standards and Assessment Committee during its June 24, 2025 meeting.
Vendor submitted multiple IMs in one set. See comments for each listed below:
1 & #2 will be scored on the same sheet, CSA/Youth (AKA Elementary), see comment box for individual comments from reviewers.
- IM# 20540 (IM Name K-3 PROTECT Utah Curriculum - My Protective Shield) CSA/ELE
- IM# 20541 (IM Name 4-6 PROTECT Utah Curriculum - Safe People, Safe Places, Safe Choices) CSA/ELE
3 & #4 will be scored on the same sheet, HT/Youth (AKA Elementary) see comment box for individual comments from reviewers.
- IM# 20540 (IM Name K-3 PROTECT Utah Curriculum - My Protective Shield) HT/ELE
- IM# 20541 (IM Name 4-6 PROTECT Utah Curriculum - Safe People, Safe Places, Safe Choices) HT/ELE
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Rubric : CSA and HT 2025
Final recommendation published; partial rubric scores available.
Child Sex Abuse Prevention-Elementary Student
| Item | 3 - Extensive | 2 - Adequate | 1 - Inadequate | 0 - None | ||
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| 1. Adherence to Administrative Rule: The instructional materials must be in compliance with Utah State Board of Education Administrative Rule 277-630 Child Sex Abuse and Human Trafficking Prevention Training and Instruction. This Rule may be updated from time to time as Utah statute changes, so please make sure to review and be in compliance with all requirements prior to submissions. Are the materials in compliance with USBE Administrative Rule 277-630? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-throughout proposal, applicant addressed requirements and demonstrated awareness of polices and laws. principles are embedded throughout the curriculum. 20541- Found throughout curriculum | ||||||
| 2. Limits of training: Overall, the materials focus on awareness, prevention, and interruption of child sexual abuse and/or human trafficking and the training does not expand beyond that focus. Is the main focus of the training on awareness, prevention, and interruption of child sexual abuse and/or human trafficking? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540 -Page 4 of the submission document outlines purpose of training. Each lesson aligns with that purpose. 20541- Found throughout curriculum, focused on awareness, prevention, and interruption of child sexual abuse | ||||||
| 3. Age-appropriate materials: Overall, the materials are age appropriate and comply with the definition of age appropriate instructional material, as defined in Utah Code 53G-9-207 (a)(I) and (II). Do the materials comply with Utah Code 53G-9-207 (a)(I) and (II)? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540- page 5 of the submission document outlines this concept for trainers of elementary students. The descriptions of terms and examples were age appropriate and clear to understand. 20541 - Appropriate throughout the curriculum | ||||||
| 4. Prohibited Concepts and Practices: As outlined in Utah Code 53G-9-207, Age-appropriate instructional material does not include materials that: ● invites a student to share personal experiences about abuse during instruction; ● gives instruction regarding consent as described in Utah Code 76-5-406; or ● includes sexually explicit language or depictions. Additionally, participants should not be asked to role-play antisocial behavior, such as dividing into pairs where one child takes on the role of an abuser and the other child practices saying no. Do the materials align with Utah Code 53G-9-207 and 76-5-406 Do the materials avoid asking students to role-play antisocial behavior? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540- There are places to share examples and feelings and have kids participate in the lessons, but there wasn't anti-social role playing or questions asked that were inappropriate. As a parent and community member I was comfortable with the terms and examples shared. Throughout IM 20541- Age appropriate throughout the curriculum | ||||||
| 5. Sensitivity to prior abuse: Overall, the instructional materials demonstrate a sensitivity and awareness of students that may have had prior abuse. Do the materials demonstrate a sensitivity to prior abuse? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Calming exercises were used throughout the curriculum. They are found on pages 14, 25, 26, 30, 26, and 49. Submission document page 14 as well as other sections throughout demonstrate this concept. Calming exercises on pg. 14 and other. Pg. 16 20541-Section 5 Sensitivity to prior abuse, 12,14. 11-13 | ||||||
| 6. Appropriate adult behavior: Instruction for students should highlight what safe and appropriate adult behavior looks like. It should be clear that it is the responsibility for adults to keep children safe. Adults have a legal responsibility not to abuse or exploit children and can be punished for doing so. Modeling appropriate adult behavior is a preferred method of teaching. Children should be taught that they have the right to ask an adult to stop behavior that makes them uncomfortable and that they can report any behavior that concerns them to a trusted adult (for example, parent, guardian, relative, teacher, and clergy). Adults should not give gifts to children and expect repayment or something in return. (See minimum guidelines for examples of appropriate and inappropriate adult behavior) Do the materials highlight for students what safe and appropriate adult behavior looks like? Are students taught that they have a right to ask an adult to stop behavior that makes them uncomfortable, and that they can report concerning behavior to a trusted adult? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Section 6, Appropriate adult behavior, pages 9, 10, 41-45. submission document pages 41-42 and mentioned in other areas. Pg. 9-10, 41 & 42 20541- Section 6 Appropriate Adult Behavior, 17, 31,33. 29-30 | ||||||
| 7. Trust your feelings: Empower children to listen to and trust their feelings. This includes anything from an uneasy feeling at being alone with an adult, to inappropriate activities that make them feel uncomfortable, as well as inappropriate comments about their body or matters of a sexual nature, and more. When children feel uncomfortable, they should communicate that with an adult they trust, and keep telling trusted adults until they receive help. Children should also tell an adult if they suspect a friend is being abused, trafficked, or exploited in any way. “Gut” feelings can be an indicator that something is wrong or headed in that direction. Are students instructed to trust their “gut” feelings and told what to do if they feel uncomfortable? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Section 7 Trust Your Feelings, 12, 18, 19, 21-24, 28, 29, 34. Video on page 16 discusses inner voice. 20541-Section 7 Trust your Feelings 14, 15, 28, 33, 35, 38, 42, 45, 53, 58, 61, 62, 64. 31-33 | ||||||
| 8. Identifying trusted adults: The child should think of the adults in their life who they trust so that when a problem arises with them or a friend, they know who they can go to for help. Does the material give students the opportunity to think of trusted adults in their life? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Section 8 Identifying Trusted Adults, 28, 29, 37, 38, 40, 43-45. Lesson 2 (page 37) is about trusted adults as well as slide 22 video. 41-42 20541-Section 8 Identifying Trusted Adults, 31,35, 37, 38, 42, 46, 48, 50, 53, 55, 58, 61, 62, 64. 29-30. Throughout | ||||||
| 9. Body ownership: The concept of body ownership is the idea that one is in charge of their own body and may choose how they use their body, including deciding who may and may not touch their body. Include how to recognize and respond to inappropriate activities. Is the concept of body ownership included in the materials? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Section 9 Body Ownership, 28, 29, 37, 38, 40, 43-45. Page 39 and slide 22 video discuss boundaries and body ownership 20541-Section 9 Body Ownership, 21, 23, 26, 28, 31, 38, 42, 53, 55, 58, 61, 62, 64. 26-27. Throughout | ||||||
| 10. No secrets about inappropriate activities (It’s ok to tell): If someone tells a child to keep a secret about inappropriate activities, including touching or viewing private body parts, the child can and should tell another adult. Give scenarios to the child that all have the same answer: “Tell an adult you trust!” Include activities to help children outline a safety plan, both physically and verbally (such as a safe word). ● Are students instructed not to keep secrets about inappropriate activities? ● Are scenarios given to the students that teach them to “Tell an adult you trust!” ● Are activities included to help children outline both physical and verbal safety plans? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Section 10 No Secrets about Inappropriate Activities, 12, 13, 34, 35, 42, 43, 47. Contained in appropriate adult behavior section . 40-43 20541-Section 10 No Secrets about inappropriate Activities, 31, 33, 35, 55 | ||||||
| 11. How to recognize general warning signs that a person may be abusing a child: Teach children how to recognize general warning signs of a person who may be abusing a child. An adult can be an abuser even if they are in a position of power or trust. Remind children how “red flags,” or indicators, can help alert adults that something is not right. Children should be taught that no single indicator is necessarily proof of abuse or human trafficking. Recognizing the general signs of an abuser is the first step in identifying those who are potentially being targeted for abuse or trafficking. (See minimum guidelines for examples of general warning signs) Are students taught how to recognize general warning signs that a person may be abusing a child, including examples? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Section 11 How to Recognize General Warning Signs that a person may be abusing a child, 16-19, 23, 24. page 18 and the video discuss warning signs about your own body - not really identifying warning signs in others. Pg. 16, 18 & 23 & video/story examples 20541-Section 11 How to Recognize General Warning Signs that a person may be abusing a child, 31, 34 | ||||||
| 12. Explanation of grooming: The materials should cover the concept of “grooming”. Grooming is a subtle (hard to notice), gradual (slow), and escalating (more and worse over time) process of building “trust” with a child and the child’s parent(s) or other caregivers, when the intent is to hurt or abuse the child. Do the materials cover the concept of “grooming” in an age appropriate way? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Section 12 Explanation of Grooming, Section 13 Grooming Red Flags, 17, 17, 23, 24. Covered in vulnerabilities section. Yes, but does not mention or talk about grooming specifically but does mention being tricked on page 25 and gives examples of grooming techniques without explainng grooming or using that word. 20541-Section 12 Explanation of Grooming, 34, 44, 53. 32-33 | ||||||
| 13. Grooming red flags: This section may include activities that help adults recognize “red flags”, such as what an abuser might say or do at different stages in the grooming process. The material should point out how grooming might be hard to recognize at first, that grooming often happens at a gradual pace, and that the red flags may escalate over time. (See minimum guidelines for examples of grooming red flags) Are age-appropriate activities included to help students recognize grooming “red flags”? Does the material point out how grooming may be hard to recognize at first but escalates over time? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Grooming Red Flags, 16,17, 23, 24. page 17 explains how grooming red flags are covered in an age-appropriate way for K-3 20541-Section 13 Grooming Red Flags, 36, 44, 53. 32-34 | ||||||
| 14. Appropriate use of technology: Teach children how technology can contribute to abuse and/or human trafficking. The materials should give examples of appropriate and responsible behavior regarding technology use, and examples of behaviors that may put the child at risk to be in unsafe situations or that may lead to abuse or human trafficking. Are children taught how technology can contribute to abuse and/or human trafficking, including examples, in an age appropriate way? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Section 14 Appropriate Use of Technology, 43-44 20541-Section 14 Appropriate Use of Technology 26, 37, 45, 61, 62. 60-62 | ||||||
| 15. Create a safety plan: Activities should be included to help children design a safety plan. The safety plan should cover both a physical safety plan (what the physical boundaries are of the child) and verbal safety plan (such as a safe word the child can say to a parent when the child feels unsafe) and provide various examples on what to do in dangerous situations. Are activities included to help children design a safety plan, including both a physical and verbal safety plan? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Section 15 Create a Safety Plan, Section 16 Create a plan to tell a trusted adult, 51. page 51 - my safety shield. Does not use the term safety plan but does discuss a safety shield activity on pg. 50-53 20541-Section 15 Create a Safety Plan, 31, 34, 42, 53, 55, 59. 59-62. starting on 31 | ||||||
| 16. Create a plan to tell a trusted adult: Children should be provided necessary tools to recognize when and how they should report something to a trusted adult. Help the child create a reporting plan that is clear and concise. Questions they should be able to answer include: What do you do if you suspect someone is being abused or trafficked, or if it is happening to you? What are the specific names you can write down today of adults you know you can trust to help you? Are children provided necessary tools to recognize when and how they should report something to a trusted adult? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Section 16 Create a plan to tell a trusted adult, 51. my safety shield - page 51. 50-53 20541-Section 16 Create a plan to tell a trusted adult 31, 34, 48, 50, 53, 55, 59. 29-30. starting on 31 | ||||||
| 17. What to do if a child suspects their friend is being abused. What to do if a child suspects their friend is being trafficked and exploited, or both: The materials cover what a child should do if they suspect a friend is being abused. If one suspects a friend is being abused, one of the most powerful things to do is to check with the friend about their feelings and encourage them to express concerns to an adult they can trust. (See minimum guidelines for examples of actions that the child may take) Do the materials cover what a child should do if they suspect a friend is being abused? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Section 17, What to do if a child suspects their friend is being abused/trafficked, 12, 13, 28, 29, 34, 35, 42, 43. pages 29 and 12 20541-Section 17 What to do if a child suspects their friend is being abused/trafficked both 53, 56, 64. Pg. 52 &. 63-64 | ||||||
| 18. Reasons to report: The materials should cover reasons why the child should report if a friend discloses abuse. Telling an adult who can help about suspected abuse can lead to protecting the person being abused. You care about your friend and want him/her to be safe. No one deserves to be abused or afraid. Do the materials cover reasons why the child should report if a friend discloses abuse? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Section 19 Reasons to Report, 18, 19, 42-44, 46-48, beginning on page 42 20541-Section 19 Reasons to Report, 53, 56, 58, 64. 63-64 | ||||||
| 2.1 Consistency with the law: The materials demonstrate an understanding of Utah code as it applies to providing child sexual abuse prevention instructional materials to students. The materials also do not have inconsistencies with Utah’s laws in regard to child sexual abuse (Utah Code 53E-9-302) or the code related to child sexual abuse prevention instructional materials. Do the materials demonstrate an understanding of Utah code? Are the materials consistent with Utah Code 53E-9-302? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-This is demonstrated throughout the entire program in all the sections. consistent with Utah code and referenced in materials. Throughout IM 20541-Found throughout all materials | ||||||
| 2.2 Sexual misconduct: The materials cover, in an age-appropriate way, that any sexual act towards a child is not safe or appropriate, whether it is done by an adult towards a child or by a child towards another child. There are situations where the child may not feel uncomfortable, but it is still considered abuse. The material should focus on the inappropriate behavior of the sexual act and not the feelings generated in the child to define abuse or inappropriate interactions. Do the materials cover the definition of sexual misconduct in an age-appropriate way? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Human Trafficking Section, Section 1, Sexual misconduct 10, 11, 54-64. discussed throughout materials. Does not use the term sexual but does does discuss the importance of bodies and feeling safe which could be an age appropriae way to begin to understand the concept of sexual misconduct on pg. 23 & 40. 20541-Does not mention or define sexual misconduct specifically but it does inform students in an age appropriate way that it is not ok for someone to touch them in any way that makes them feel uncomfortable on pg. 26 & 51-52. Appropriate all throughout the materials. 54 | ||||||
| 2.3 Define the concept of sexual abuse: In an age-appropriate manner, the materials define sexual abuse. Sexual abuse is defined in Utah Code, section 80-1-102 and includes acts or attempted acts of sexual intercourse, sodomy, incest, or molestation by an adult directed towards a child. It also includes acts or attempted acts by a child towards another child under certain conditions defined in the law. Do the materials define sexual abuse in alignment with Utah Code section 80-1-102 and in an age-appropriate manner? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Section 3 Define the concept of sexual abuse 10, 11, 23, 24. discusses unsafe touches but could be more specific. Does not use the work sexual but does does discuss "touching" which could be an age appropriae way to begin to understand the concept of sexual abuse on pg. 23. 20541-Does not mention or define sexual abuse specifically but it does inform students in an age appropriate way that it is not ok for someone to touch them in any way that makes them feel uncomfortable on pg. 26 & 51-52. Section 3 Define the concept of Sexual Abuse, 28, 53, 56, 58. 54 | ||||||
| 2.4 Practice saying no: Remind children that they have the right to say “no in any situation that makes them feel unsafe or uncomfortable, and have them practice saying no.” Are children reminded that they have the right to say no? Are they given opportunities to practice saying no? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Section 4 Practice Saying No, 43-48, 56 20541-Section 4 Practice Saying No 21, 62, 63. Pg. 22-23 & 27. 61 | ||||||
| 2.5 Abuse can affect anyone: Abuse can and does happen to anyone regardless of age, gender, race, etc. Most often an abuser is someone the child knows and trusts. Is the fact that abuse can affect anyone covered in the curriculum? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Section 5 Abuse can affect anyone, 25, 26, 43, 44. pages 42-43 20541-Section 5 Abuse Can Affect Anyone, 17, 19, 21. 17-19 | ||||||
| 2.6 Children who have been abused are not at fault: Children who have been sexually abused may likely feel the abuse is somehow their fault and that they brought it on themselves or encouraged it in some way. It is important to teach that the responsibility falls on the adult who committed the acts and that as children they are in no way to blame for these terrible acts. Do the materials teach the students that children are in no way to blame for sexual abuse? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Section 6 Children who have been abused are not at fault, 10, 11, 25, 26, 31, 32, 43, 44, 50. pages 42-43 and mentioned throughout 20541-Section 6 Children who have been abused are not at fault, 28, 53, 56. 27, 52, 55 | ||||||
| 2.7 Abusers can be anyone: In an age-appropriate manner, teach the concept that abusers can be anyone. Sometimes, abusers can be people that use their positions of power and trust to get close to children in order to abuse them. The person may be a respected and admired member of society, and may be charming and charismatic. Abusers can be a family member, relative, friend, neighbor, community leader, celebrity, teacher, coach, clergy or church leader, and even an older child living in the home or neighborhood. It can also be a child the same age as the child being abused. A person they like or care for deeply could still hurt them. Are the students taught, in an age-appropriate manner, that abusers can be anyone? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Section 7 Abusers can be anyone, 42-43 20541-Section 7 Abusers can be anyone, 31, 34, 36 | ||||||
| 2.8 Abuse can happen anywhere, and at any time: Abuse can happen anywhere and at any time. It generally happens in places where it is easy to be alone with a child and when there is some assurance that the abuse will not be seen, discovered, or interrupted by others. It can happen anywhere, such as in the child’s home, a friend’s home, at school, outside, in a car, bathroom, locked room, in dark areas or areas protected from view, on social media, etc. There is no specific time of day that abuse happens, although children may be more vulnerable when they are tired or asleep. It is important to emphasize that it is not the child’s fault if they find themself in a place or situation where it is easy for an adult to abuse them. The responsibility falls on the adult who committed the acts and that as children they are in no way to blame. Are students taught that abuse can happen anywhere, and at any time, as well as that the children are in no way to blame? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Section 8 Abuse can happen anywhere, and at any time 42, 43 20541-Section 8 Abuse can happen anywhere at any time, 56. 55 | ||||||
| 2.9 Recognize warning signs: Provide students with examples of signs of abuse or ways that children can be impacted by inappropriate contact. (See minimum guidelines for examples of warning signs) Are students provided with examples of warning signs of abuse? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Section 9 Recognizing Warning Signs, 18, 29, 23, 24. discussed in age-appropriate way on 23-24. Pg. 18 & 23 and story/video examples 20541-Section 9 Recognizing Warning Signs 35, 53, 55, 64. Pg. 35, 52, and 60-64 with examples | ||||||
Human Trafficking Prevention-Elementary Stude
| Item | 3 - Extensive | 2 - Adequate | 1 - Inadequate | 0 - None | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Adherence to Administrative Rule: The instructional materials must be in compliance with Utah State Board of Education Administrative Rule 277-630 Child Sex Abuse and Human Trafficking Prevention Training and Instruction. This Rule may be updated from time to time as Utah statute changes, so please make sure to review and be in compliance with all requirements prior to submissions. Are the materials in compliance with USBE Administrative Rule 277-630? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Found throughout all the material 20541-Found throughout materials | ||||||
| 2. Limits of training: Overall, the materials focus on awareness, prevention, and interruption of child sexual abuse and/or human trafficking and the training does not expand beyond that focus. Is the main focus of the training on awareness, prevention, and interruption of child sexual abuse and/or human trafficking? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-throughout the IMs 20541-Found throughout materials | ||||||
| 3. Age-appropriate materials: Overall, the materials are age appropriate and comply with the definition of age appropriate instructional material, as defined in Utah Code 53G-9-207 (a)(I) and (II). Do the materials comply with Utah Code 53G-9-207 (a)(I) and (II)? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Found throughout all materials 20541-Age appropriate throughout | ||||||
| 4. Prohibited Concepts and Practices: As outlined in Utah Code 53G-9-207, Age-appropriate instructional material does not include materials that: ● invites a student to share personal experiences about abuse during instruction; ● gives instruction regarding consent as described in Utah Code 76-5-406; or ● includes sexually explicit language or depictions. Additionally, participants should not be asked to role-play antisocial behavior, such as dividing into pairs where one child takes on the role of an abuser and the other child practices saying no. Do the materials align with Utah Code 53G-9-207 and 76-5-406? Do the materials avoid asking students to role-play antisocial behavior? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-instructions and throughout 20541-Throughout IM | ||||||
| 5. Sensitivity to prior abuse: Overall, the instructional materials demonstrate a sensitivity and awareness of students that may have had prior abuse. Do the materials demonstrate a sensitivity to prior abuse? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-page 7 (instructions) and throughout. Calming Exercises, 14, 25, 26, 30, 36, 49. Calming exercises on pg. 14 and other. Pg. 16 20541-Section 5 Sensitivity to Prior Abuse, 12, 14. 11-13 | ||||||
| 6. Appropriate adult behavior: Instruction for students should highlight what safe and appropriate adult behavior looks like. It should be clear that it is the responsibility for adults to keep children safe. Adults have a legal responsibility not to abuse or exploit children and can be punished for doing so. Modeling appropriate adult behavior is a preferred method of teaching. Children should be taught that they have the right to ask an adult to stop behavior that makes them uncomfortable and that they can report any behavior that concerns them to a trusted adult (for example, parent, guardian, relative, teacher, and clergy). Adults should not give gifts to children and expect repayment or something in return. (See minimum guidelines for examples of appropriate and inappropriate adult behavior) Do the materials highlight for students what safe and appropriate adult behavior looks like? Are students taught that they have a right to ask an adult to stop behavior that makes them uncomfortable, and that they can report concerning behavior to a trusted adult? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-starting on page 23 - trusted adult. Appropriate Adult Behavior, Section 9, 10, 41-45. Pg. 9-10, 41 & 42 20541-Section 6 Appropriate Adult Behavior, 17, 31, 33. 29-30 | ||||||
| 7. Trust your feelings: Empower children to listen to and trust their feelings. This includes anything from an uneasy feeling at being alone with an adult, to inappropriate activities that make them feel uncomfortable, as well as inappropriate comments about their body or matters of a sexual nature, and more. When children feel uncomfortable, they should communicate that with an adult they trust, and keep telling trusted adults until they receive help. Children should also tell an adult if they suspect a friend is being abused, trafficked, or exploited in any way. “Gut” feelings can be an indicator that something is wrong or headed in that direction. Are students instructed to trust their “gut” feelings and told what to do if they feel uncomfortable? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-throughout the IMs. Trust Your Feelings, 12, 34, 18, 19, 21-24, 28, 29 20541-Section 7 Trust Your Gut, 14, 15, 28, 33, 35, 38, 42, 45, 53 55, 58, 61, 62, 64. 31-33 | ||||||
| 8. Identifying trusted adults: The child should think of the adults in their life who they trust so that when a problem arises with them or a friend, they know who they can go to for help. Does the material give students the opportunity to think of trusted adults in their life? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-page 42 - trusted adults. Section 6 Identifying Trusted Adults 28, 32, 38, 40, 42, 43. Pg. 41 & 42 20541-Section 8 Identify Trusted Adults, 31, 35, 37, 38, 42, 46, 48, 50, 53, 55, 58, 61, 62, 64. 29-30 | ||||||
| 9. Body ownership: The concept of body ownership is the idea that one is in charge of their own body and may choose how they use their body, including deciding who may and may not touch their body. Include how to recognize and respond to inappropriate activities. Is the concept of body ownership included in the materials? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-pg 37 (lesson 2). Section 9 Body Ownership, 28, 29, 37, 38, 40, 43-45. 20541-Section 9 Body Ownership, 21, 23, 26, 28, 31, 38, 42, 53, 55, 58. 26-27 | ||||||
| 10. No secrets about inappropriate activities (It’s ok to tell): If someone tells a child to keep a secret about inappropriate activities, including touching or viewing private body parts, the child can and should tell another adult. Give scenarios to the child that all have the same answer: “Tell an adult you trust!” Include activities to help children outline a safety plan, both physically and verbally (such as a safe word). Are students instructed not to keep secrets about inappropriate activities? Are scenarios given to the students that teach them to “Tell an adult you trust!” Are activities included to help children outline both physical and verbal safety plans? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Section 10 No Secrets about inappropriate activities, 12, 13, 34, 35, 42, 43, 47. 40-43 20541-Section 10 No Secrets about inappropriate activities, 31, 33, 35, 55. 31-33 | ||||||
| 11. How to recognize general warning signs that a person may be abusing a child: Teach children how to recognize general warning signs of a person who may be abusing a child. An adult can be an abuser even if they are in a position of power or trust. Remind children how “red flags,” or indicators, can help alert adults that something is not right. Children should be taught that no single indicator is necessarily proof of abuse or human trafficking. Recognizing the general signs of an abuser is the first step in identifying those who are potentially being targeted for abuse or trafficking. (See minimum guidelines for examples of general warning signs) Are students taught how to recognize general warning signs that a person may be abusing a child, including examples? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Section 11 How to Recognize General Warning Signs that a person may be abusing a child, 16-19, 23, 24. 23-24 but it could be more explicit. Pg. 16, 18 & 23 & video/story examples 20541-Section 11 How to Recognize General Warning Signs that a person may be abusing a child, 31, 34 | ||||||
| 12. Explanation of grooming: The materials should cover the concept of “grooming”. Grooming is a subtle (hard to notice), gradual (slow), and escalating (more and worse over time) process of building “trust” with a child and the child’s parent(s) or other caregivers, when the intent is to hurt or abuse the child. Do the materials cover the concept of “grooming” in an age appropriate way? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-page 10 but could be more explicit. Section 12 Explanation of Grooming, 10, 11, 25, 26, 28, 29 20541-Section 12 Explanation of Grooming, 34, 44, 53. 32-33 | ||||||
| 13. Grooming red flags: This section may include activities that help adults recognize “red flags”, such as what an abuser might say or do at different stages in the grooming process. The material should point out how grooming might be hard to recognize at first, that grooming often happens at a gradual pace, and that the red flags may escalate over time. (See minimum guidelines for examples of grooming red flags) Are age-appropriate activities included to help students recognize grooming “red flags”? Does the material point out how grooming may be hard to recognize at first but escalates over time? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-page 25 but could be more explicit. Section 13 Grooming Red Flags, 16, 17, 23, 24 20541-Section 13 Grooming Red Flags, 34, 44, 53, 55. 32-34 | ||||||
| 14. Appropriate use of technology: Teach children how technology can contribute to abuse and/or human trafficking. The materials should give examples of appropriate and responsible behavior regarding technology use, and examples of behaviors that may put the child at risk to be in unsafe situations or that may lead to abuse or human trafficking. Are children taught how technology can contribute to abuse and/or human trafficking, including examples, in an age appropriate way? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Section 14 Appropriate Use of Technology, 43,44 20541-Section 14 Appropriate Use of Technology, 26, 37, 45, 61, 62. 60-62 | ||||||
| 15. Create a safety plan: Activities should be included to help children design a safety plan. The safety plan should cover both a physical safety plan (what the physical boundaries are of the child) and verbal safety plan (such as a safe word the child can say to a parent when the child feels unsafe) and provide various examples on what to do in dangerous situations. Are activities included to help children design a safety plan, including both a physical and verbal safety plan? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Does not use the term safety plan but does discuss a safety shield activity on pg. 50-53. Section 15 Create a Safety Plan, 51 20541-Section 15 Create a Safety Plan 31, 34, 42, 53, 55, 59. 59-62. starting on 31 | ||||||
| 16. Create a plan to tell a trusted adult: Children should be provided necessary tools to recognize when and how they should report something to a trusted adult. Help the child create a reporting plan that is clear and concise. Questions they should be able to answer include: What do you do if you suspect someone is being abused or trafficked, or if it is happening to you? What are the specific names you can write down today of adults you know you can trust to help you? Are children provided necessary tools to recognize when and how they should report something to a trusted adult? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Section 16 Create a plan to tell a trusted adult, 51. 50-53 20541-Section 16 Create a Plan to Tell a Trusted Adult, 31, 34, 48, 50, 53, 56, 59. 29-30. starting on 31 | ||||||
| 17. What to do if a child suspects their friend is being abused. What to do if a child suspects their friend is being trafficked and exploited, or both: The materials cover what a child should do if they suspect a friend is being abused. If one suspects a friend is being abused, one of the most powerful things to do is to check with the friend about their feelings and encourage them to express concerns to an adult they can trust. (See minimum guidelines for examples of actions that the child may take) Do the materials cover what a child should do if they suspect a friend is being abused? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Section 17 What to do if a child suspects their friend of being abused/trafficked both, 12, 13, 28, 29, 34, 35, 42, 43 20541-Section 17 What to do if a child suspects their friend is being abused/trafficked 51, 56, 64. Pg. 52 &. 63-64. 53 | ||||||
| 18. Reasons to report: The materials should cover reasons why the child should report if a friend discloses abuse. Telling an adult who can help about suspected abuse can lead to protecting the person being abused. You care about your friend and want him/her to be safe. No one deserves to be abused or afraid. Do the materials cover reasons why the child should report if a friend discloses abuse? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Section 19 Reasons to Report 18, 19, 42-44, 46-48 20541-Section 19 Reasons to Report, 53, 56, 58, 64. 63-64 | ||||||
| 3.1 Consistency with the law: The materials demonstrate an understanding of Utah code as it applies to providing the material to students. They do not have inconsistencies with Utah’s laws in regard to human trafficking or the code related to human trafficking prevention instructional materials, including the following: ● Utah Code 53E-9-203 Activities prohibited without prior written consent - Validity of consent -Qualifications -Training on implementation. ● Utah Code 76-5-308 Human trafficking for labor. ● Utah Code 76-5-308.5 Human trafficking of a child -- Penalties. ● Utah Code 76-5-309 Benefitting from trafficking and human smuggling -- Penalties. ● Utah Code 76-5-310 Aggravated human trafficking -- Penalties. ● Utah Code 76-5-311 Human trafficking of a vulnerable adult -- Penalties. ● Understanding human trafficking as a form of abuse: Curriculum content should include both sex and labor trafficking. See Utah Code 78A-6-105, which specifies the definition of “Abuse”. Do the materials demonstrate an understanding of Utah Code as it applies to providing the material to students? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Found throughout all sections 20541-found throughout all sections | ||||||
| 3.2 Definition of Human Trafficking: Cover the definition and concepts related to human trafficking. Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which traffickers use force, fraud, or coercion to control those they abuse for the purpose of engaging in commercial sex acts or labor services against their will. These crimes include digital trafficking, including the production and distribution of photographs, videos, and other media of underage victims through online social networks. Children who are exploited for commercial sex acts or for labor are unwilling subjects of human trafficking, even if force, fraud, or coercion are not used to compel their participation in those acts. It may be helpful to also explain the concepts of force, fraud, and coercion. Do the materials cover the definition and concepts related to human trafficking, in an age appropriate manner? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Does not use the term human trafficking but does does discuss the importance of bodies and feeling safe and basic needs and having to work to get them met, which could be an age appropriae way to begin to understand the concept of human trafficking on pg. 10 & 23. HT Section 2 Definition of Human Trafficking, 10, 11, 23, 24, 54-64. page 11 - age appropriate but does not use sex trafficking verbiage 20541-In the School Safety Protocol pg. 9 (slide 78) it gives the definition of human trafficking. It does not mention or define human trafficking specifically in the student content. It does inform students in an age appropriate way what it means to be safe and free from risk or harm on pg. 16-17 and not needing to work to get your basic needs met on pg. 22-23.. HT Section 2, 17, 21, 23. 19-22 | ||||||
| 3.3 Forms of human trafficking: The materials must cover concepts for both sex trafficking and labor trafficking: ● Sex trafficking means the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, obtaining, patronizing, or soliciting of a person for the purpose of a commercial sex act, in which the commercial sex act is induced by force, fraud, or coercion; or in which the person induced to perform such act has not attained 18 years of age. Note: A child (under 18) cannot consent to any form of commercial sex. Thus, exchanging anything of value (money, food, water, shelter, controlled substances, a ride, etc.) for sex with a minor is a form of human trafficking where the minor is always the victim. ● Labor trafficking means the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, obtaining, patronizing, or soliciting of a person for labor or services, using force, fraud, or coercion. (See Utah Code 76-5-308). Note: Labor trafficking can occur at industrial facilities, sweatshops, households, agricultural enterprises, even in the child’s own home, or any other workplace. The key question is whether the labor was obtained using force, fraud, or coercion. (See minimum guidelines for examples of what is and what is not labor trafficking) Are both sex trafficking and labor trafficking covered in the materials? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Does not use the term human trafficking but does does discuss the importance of bodies and feeling safe and basic needs and having to work to get them met, which could be an age appropriae way to begin to understand the concept of human trafficking on pg. 10 & 23. HT Section 2 Definition of Human Trafficking, 10, 11, 23, 24, 54-64. page 11 - age appropriate but does not use sex trafficking verbiage. HT Section 3 Forms of Human Trafficking 10, 11, 23, 24, 54-56. Covered in school safety protocol but not to students 20541-slides 22-23 describe the concepts in an age appropriate way. HT Section 2 Definition of Human Trafficking, 17, 21, 23 | ||||||
| 3.4 Recognizing general warning signs of human trafficking: In addition to the general warning signs that a person may be abusing a child (outlined in section I), the information should focus on teaching children how to recognize specific warning signs that a friend or peer has possibly been or is being trafficked or exploited. Children should be taught that no single indicator is necessarily proof of human trafficking. Recognizing the signs is the first step in identifying those who are potentially being subjected to trafficking. Emphasize that if a friend reports to them, they should tell a trusted adult (for example, parent, guardian, relative, teacher, and clergy). This is not breaking a promise. It is being a good friend, so their friend is safe and is not hurt. If a child notices that a friend is acting differently than normal, encourage them to check in on that friend. (See minimum guidelines for emotional and physical signs of human trafficking) Are students taught how to recognize specific warning signs that a friend or peer has possibly been or is being trafficked or exploited? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Pg. 18 & 23 and story/video examples . HT Section 4 General Warning Signs of Human Trafficking, 16-21, 24, 25, 28, 29. 17-19 could be more explicit 20541-HT Section 4 General Warning Signs of HT, 21, 48, 50, 53, 56. 52 | ||||||
| 3.5 Children are not responsible for human trafficking: Human trafficking can happen to anyone. Most often the trafficker is someone the child knows or has met (in the real world or online) and feels they can trust them. Children who have been trafficked may feel the abuse is somehow their fault – that they brought it on themselves or encouraged it in some way. It is important to teach that the responsibility falls on the adult who committed the acts and that as children they are in no way to blame. Are students taught that human trafficking can happen to anyone and that children are in no way to blame? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-HT Section 5 Children are not responsible for HT, 10, 11, 31, 32, 43, 44, 50, 51. 25 20541-HT Section 5 Children are not Responsible for Human Trafficking 17, 21, 23. 27-28, 52, 55 | ||||||
| 3.6 Risk factors: Discuss certain traits or behaviors of a child can put them at higher risk (e.g. those who have a history of sexual abuse, dating violence, low self-worth, and lack of social support). Other factors include lack of personal safety, isolation, emotional distress, homelessness, poverty, family dysfunction, substance abuse, mental illness, learning disabilities, developmental delay, childhood sexual abuse, and sexual exploitation by family members or peers. Children and youth who are engaged in sexting or have been subjected to sextortion are also at risk. Sextortion is a form of electronic blackmail that usually happens online and can cause stress and problems for the child. Sextortion is when someone threatens to share private or explicit pictures of a person unless that person does what they want (like sending more pictures or giving them money). Are students taught traits or behaviors that can put them at higher risk of human trafficking? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Pg. 23-25. HT Section 6 Risk Factors, 23-28, 31, 32, 37-39 20541-HT Section 6 Risk Factors 19, 21, 48, 50. 18, 20-21 | ||||||
| 3.7 Vulnerable populations: Vulnerable child populations include children with medical needs or special needs. Children involved in the juvenile justice system, Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) and the foster care system; refugees and immigrant children; homeless and runaway children; and children who may have a gender identity or sexual orientation that may put them at greater risk; and American Indian/Native Alaskan children. Are students taught about vulnerable populations for human trafficking? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-HT Section 7 Vulnerable Population 25, 26. 20541-HT Section 7 Vulnerable Populations 19, 21, 48, 50 | ||||||
| 3.8 Being safe in various situations: Children should learn rules that keep them safe from people, places, and situations that make them feel unwelcomed, scared, uncomfortable, or confused. Remind children they have the right to say “no” in anysituation that makes them feel unsafe, and they should tell a trusted adult (for example, parent, guardian, relative, teacher, and clergy). Children should learn skills to get them out of situations as fast as possible when the person, place, or situation makes them feel unwelcomed, scared, uncomfortable, or confused. Do students learn rules to keep them safe? Are students reminded that they have the right to say “no in any situation that makes them feel unsafe? Are students taught skills to get them out of unsafe situations? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-Pg. 25 & 44 and in videos/stories . HT Section 8 Being Safe in Various Situations, 25, 26. 20541-HT Section 8 Being Safe in Various Situations, 23, 26, 28, 34, 35. 22-25, 32 | ||||||
| 3.9 How adults can report: Actions an adult might take to report a suspected trafficking or exploitation will lead to protecting the person being trafficked or exploited. No one deserves to be abused or afraid. (See minimum guidelines for examples of how adults can report) Do the materials include actions an adult might take to report suspected trafficking? | YES | NA | NA | NO | ||
| 20540-HT Section 9 How Adults Can Report, 5, 54-64. school safety protocol 20541-HT Section 9 How Adults can Report, 11, 31. Pg. 30 and in the School Safety Protocol section | ||||||
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