Teen Safety Matters

Teen Safety Matters® is a comprehensive prevention education program designed for middle school students in grades 6-8 and high school students in grades 9-12.

Grades 6-12
(4) 30-minute modules OR (2) 55-minute lessons
In Classroom, Interactive

About the Lesson

The program aims to educate and empower teenagers and relevant adults on preventing, recognizing, and appropriately responding to various issues such as bullying, cyberbullying, abuse, relationship abuse, digital dangers, exploitation, and human trafficking.

Middle School Edition

The Middle School Edition consists of an interactive lessons for grades 6-8, covering topics like cyberbullying, digital abuse and safety, digital self-awareness, digital self-management, and digital citizenship.

High School Edition

The High School Edition is also comprised of an interactive lessons for grades 9-12, with a focus on physical and emotional safety. Topics covered include physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, relationship abuse, bullying, sexual abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking. The program can be presented in individual classrooms for middle school or in blended grade classrooms for high school.

Why We Love It

  • Interactive classroom-based lessons use fun, engaging activities, videos, and games
  • Students receive take-home reinforcement items to help continue the conversation with safe adults at home available in both English and Spanish
  • Comprehensive program teaches universal safety rules and strategies following the recommendations of poly-victimization research
  • Helps schools meet many required Bullying, Child Safety, Child Abuse Prevention requirements and Health Instruction Standards
  • Aligned with American School Counselor Association Scope & Sequence

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