ROAR Program

“ROAR” is a child-based education program that teaches children ages 4-8 body safety and empowers them to raise their voices to speak out against abuse.

Ages 4-8
30 Minutes
In-person; classroom or small-group based

About the Lesson

“ROAR” is a child-based education program that teaches children ages 4-8 body safety and empowers them to raise their voices to speak out against abuse. The interactive and easy to implement lesson is designed to be taught in a classroom or group setting. A lion named Rex and his animal friends take children on journey to find his ROAR, a simple and memorable acronym that teaches children that their bodies are their own and empowers children to stand up against abuse.

ROAR empowers children to understand personal body safety, speak out against abuse, and identify three safe adults to go to when they feel unsafe.

Why We Love It

  • Fun, illustrated animal characters help communicate the lesson
  • Lessons are interactive and can be taught in English, Spanish, or a combination of both
  • Take-home materials for parents/caregivers are available in English and Spanish
  • Language is age-appropriate

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