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'Run’
and ‘Tell’ (pictured above) help children understand what rules should
be followed to keep their bodies safe. The puppets are used in the ‘Good
Touch, Bad Touch, Secret Touch’ presentation for elementary school-aged
children.
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The
Domestic Violence/Rape Crisis Department developed a coloring book that
encourages elementary school students to participate in coloring,
drawing and writing activities. These activities help to reinforce the
idea that a person’s body belongs just to them.
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The
Domestic Violence/Rape Crisis Department uses a variety of tools to
reinforce concepts about touching. One of their most effective strategies is
the use of the ‘Good Touch, Bad Touch, Secret Touch’ presentation to
elementary aged school children. The presentation features two puppets,
‘Run’ and ‘Tell’, who with the “assistance” of Prevention Educators, provide
an overview about appropriate touching in a manner in which children can
understand. The program begins by introducing ground rules and facilitating
a discussion about different rules that we should follow to keep our bodies
safe. Students are encouraged to brainstorm rules that we all follow on a
day-to-day basis, for example, wearing a helmet when riding a bike, using
seatbelts when riding in a car, and looking both ways before crossing the
street. The Prevention Educators then discuss safe touches (shaking hands,
patting your classmate on the back for a job well done) and unsafe touches
(hitting, kicking, and punching.)
Run and Tell the Prevention Educators use visual aids including a recently
developed coloring book, that encourages students to participate in
coloring, drawing and writing activities, which help to reinforce the idea
that a person’s body belongs just to them.
Feedback from teachers and
students alike continues to be positive. One educator commented, “This is an
invaluable service to our school and community and I look forward to
inviting them back to present to other students!” One group of
students even wrote letters to Run and Tell thanking them for coming into
class. Students commented they learned a lot and even ‘had fun.’
Key to the program are
teachers who recommend this program to other teachers in their own
and other school districts. For more information on available curricula,
please call 376-8202, extension 253, or
email us!
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The
Domestic Violence/Rape Crisis program quilt was made in 2003 by survivors of
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The DV/RC
quilt has been displayed throughout the county on different occasions to increase awareness of the
subject of domestic violence.
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Domestic
Violence, as well as program advocates. Each participant designed their own
square which represented some aspect of that individual’s experiences. By
designing a square, each participant was able to reflect on where they have
been and where they want their life to go.
The making of the quilt helped in the healing process and serves as a
reminder of the daily crisis of violence against women. The quilt also
serves as a powerful tool for prevention and education and has been
displayed in various locations throughout the county.
Through projects like the quilt, Opportunities’ Domestic Violence and Rape
Crisis Department continues to raise awareness regarding the subject of
domestic violence and is committed to advocating for victims’ rights to live
in their community and home without the fear of violence.
The quilt is usually on display during October in recognition of Domestic
Violence Awareness Month.
Click here for dates and
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