INFORMATION REGARDING
 SAFE ENVIRONMENT PRESENTATION MATERIALS

1. Each year in the month of November, our parish will show the age-appropriate diocesan-produced safe environment DVD,  “Welcome to our Safe Environment” to all children. Currently there is one DVD for Grades K-2 and one DVD for Grades 3-5.

   View the video “Welcome to our Safe Environment for Grades K-2”. 
   View the script and screen shots of the K-2 video.

   View the video “Welcome to our Safe Environment for Grades 3-5”. 
   View the script and screen shots of the 3-5 video.

   Each DVD presentation may be enhanced by using additional resources in the Safe Environment curriculum packet.

2. For Adolescents: Annually present the DVD entitled “Personal Power: A Gut Check on Safety for Grades 6 and up” produced by the Diocese of St. Cloud. This presentation should be done each year, ideally during October (Respect Life Month).

 Personal Power is peppy and bright, addressing real situations young people encounter and providing good advice for handling these situations. Zach and his friends are at the high school when they learn that a stranger has approached Zach’s little brother at the park. Their parents recognize that the teens have more credibility with the elementary-school kids, so they ask Zach, Maya and Jade to prepare a presentation about personal safety. The teens explain the difference between trusting adults and respecting them. They also illustrate how to avoid bad situations, how to respond if something bad happens, and how to get help from someone they trust. As Zach, Maya and Jade research and prepare for their presentation, they learn a lot along the way. Personal Power addresses numerous dangers that kids face today, including social media liabilities, texting, portraying themselves as older than they are, and others. This 10-minute video comes with a 10-page study guide that contains background information on the Safe Environment training, information about what the Catholic Church has done to effectively respond to sexual abuse by church personnel, preparation for the teacher, a synopsis and objectives of the video, instructions for how to use these materials, and discussion questions. It is intended to be used in a group setting with a computer and projector. As a copyrighted video produced by another diocese we are unable to post video/script on line.

Parents interested in previewing Personal Power may arrange to do so by contacting Maura Nedwell or Arlene Liepschutz.

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