Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
In 2024, The Policy Project Created a law that expands child sexual abuse prevention education to all K-6 students in Utah.
Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
—
Prevent Child Sexual Abuse —
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Overview
Through efforts led by The Policy Project in 2024 (Utah Code 53G-9-207), $1.5 million in ongoing state funding is now available to support child sexual abuse (CSA) prevention education in Utah elementary schools. The goal is to ensure all students receive age-appropriate, evidence-based instruction from qualified providers.
The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) oversees a statewide contract with a prevention education provider to deliver instruction in many schools. Districts and charter schools may select other approved providers and apply for USBE grants to meet local needs. Parents will be notified and able to review content in advance. LEAs must offer prevention resources for parents, ensure staff receive prevention training, and provide age-appropriate instruction that meets USBE standards.
CSA Prevention Toolkit
Child sexual abuse (CSA) is preventable, and prevention education is one of the most effective tools we have to keep children safe. Below are ways that parents and community members can empower themselves to advocate for CSA prevention education in schools to ensure that students have access to high-quality, evidence-based education.
General CSA Prevention Resources
CSA Prevention One Pager: General information about The Policy Project’s work to support CSA prevention education in schools that can be shared with community members
USBE-Approved Providers List: List of providers approved by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) to provide child sexual abuse prevention education
CSA Prevention FAQ: A list of frequently asked questions about child sexual abuse prevention education
USBE Grant Funding Information: Details on how schools can access the $500,000 per year funding through USBE grants
Advocacy Resources
Impact Team School Outreach Guide: Resource for Impact Team volunteers conducting school outreach to encourage CSA prevention education provision.
Outreach Log: Form to use to document school conversations.
COMING SOON - Additional parent and school resources on what to do if abuse occurs, mandatory reporting of abuse, how to navigate DCFS, how to talk to your child about body safety, and more!