The Task Force shall adopt and recommend policies addressing sexual abuse of children that may include age-appropriate curriculum for students in pre-K through fifth (5th) grade; training for school personnel on child sexual abuse; educational information to parents or guardians provided in the school handbook on the warning signs of a child being sexually abused, along with any needed assistance, referral, or resource information; available counseling and resources for students affected by sexual abuse; and emotional and educational support for a child affected by sexual abuse to continue to be successful in school. Any policy adopted may address without limitation:

• (a) methods for increasing teacher, student, and parent awareness of issues regarding sexual abuse of children, including knowledge of likely warning signs indicating that a child may be a victim of sexual abuse;
• (b) actions that a child who is a victim of sexual abuse should take to obtain assistance and intervention; and
• (c) available counseling options for students affected by sexual abuse.

(a) The Department of Education shall select or develop:

• (1) curricula for pupils concerning family violence that are appropriate for various ages;
• (2) curricula for school counselors, health-care personnel, administrators and teachers concerning family violence; and
• (3) curricula for Department of Public Works Bus Operations employees.

(b) The curricula must be selected or developed in consultation with public and private agencies that provide programs for victims of family violence and programs of intervention for perpetrators of family violence, advocates for victims, non-profit family violence coalitions or organizations, persons who have demonstrated expertise and experience in education and family violence, and the Family Violence Task Force.

(c) The curricula must include, but are not limited to:

• (1) the nature, extent and causes of family violence;
• (2) issues of family violence concerning children;
• (3) the prevention of the use of violence by children;
• (4) sensitivity to cultural, racial and gender issues;
• (5) violence in dating and other social relationships of boys and girls;
• (6) practices designed to promote safety of the victim and other family and household members, including safety plans;
• (7) legal reporting requirements concerning abuse or neglect of children; and
• (8) the lethality of family violence.

The content Standard are grouped into eight areas: core concepts (health promotion and disease prevention), analyzing influences, accessing information, interpersonal communication, decision making, goal setting, self management, and advocacy skills.

Guam’s prior Standard were organized and named by topic areas. The topics were: Family Life (Sexuality Education), Nutrition, Personal Health (Prevention and Control of Disease, Consumer Health), Community Health, Environmental Health, Mental/Emotional Health, Injury Prevention and Safety, and Substance Use and Abuse. These topic areas have not been eliminated but have been incorporated throughout the Standard, as is evident in the content. What is new about the revised Standard is the organization by skill set as a framework.

The Guam Department of Education, with the support and assistance of the LaniKate Task Force implements this school curricula on child sexual abuse prevention in compliance with the mandates provided for in Public Law 31-097:1, enacted on September 30, 2011. The decision to integrate this curriculum in Guam’s school system stems from the steadfast commitment to protect children in our community from the serious consequences of sexual victimization, and to provide them with fundamental knowledge that will help them to make healthier choices so they may live a healthy lifestyle. This curricula also places some focus on online predators and cyberbullying, which coincides with the mandates under P.L.31-009:9, which requires the school system to develop a process for discussing the “harassment, intimidation, or bullying” and “cyberbullying” policy with pupils as part of the curriculum.

This curricula was developed by the Sex Abuse Treatment Center (SATC), located in Honolulu, Hawaii, and is used by the schools as an educational tool. Since 1976, the SATC has served thousands of victims of sexual assault, both young and old, and it is to these courageous and resilient survivors that these curricula are dedicated. The lesson plans in this curricula, as well as in the curricula’s for 3rd – 5th, Middle School and High School all meet the Hawai‘i Content Performance Standard (HCPS) III for health education.

The My Body is Special curriculum for Pre-K – 2nd grade students is part of a series of curriculum for students in Pre-K through 12th grade. The key goals of the curricula are to protect children from sexual abuse and to teach them the importance of respecting personal boundaries.

In the Pre-K - 2nd curriculum, each lesson meets Guam’s Core Concepts for Health Education. The health topics addressed include: Promoting Safety and Preventing Violence and Unintentional Injury; Health Information, Products, and Services; Mental and Emotional Health; and Communication Skills.

The Guam Department of Education, with the support and assistance of the LaniKate Task Force implements this school curricula on child sexual abuse prevention in compliance with the mandates provided for in Public Law 31-097:1, enacted on September 30, 2011. The decision to integrate this curriculum in Guam’s school system stems from the steadfast commitment to protect children in our community from the serious consequences of sexual victimization, and to provide them with fundamental knowledge that will help them to make healthier choices so they may live a healthy lifestyle. This curricula also places some focus on online predators and cyberbullying, which coincides with the mandates under P.L.31-009:9, which requires the school system to develop a process for discussing the “harassment, intimidation, or bullying” and “cyberbullying” policy with pupils as part of the curriculum.

This curricula was developed by the Sex Abuse Treatment Center (SATC), located in Honolulu, Hawaii, and is used by the schools as an educational tool. Since 1976, the SATC has served thousands of victims of sexual assault, both young and old, and it is to these courageous and resilient survivors that these curricula are dedicated. The lesson plans in this curricula, as well as in the curricula’s for 3rd – 5th, Middle School and High School all meet the Hawai‘i Content Performance Standard (HCPS) III for health education.

The My Body is Special curriculum for Pre-K – 2nd grade students is part of a series of curriculum for students in Pre-K through 12th grade. The key goals of the curricula are to protect children from sexual abuse and to teach them the importance of respecting personal boundaries.

In the Pre-K - 2nd curriculum, each lesson meets Guam’s Core Concepts for Health Education. The health topics addressed include: Promoting Safety and Preventing Violence and Unintentional Injury; Health Information, Products, and Services; Mental and Emotional Health; and Communication Skills.

The Guam Department of Education, with the support and assistance of the LaniKate Task Force implements this school curricula on child sexual abuse prevention in compliance with the mandates provided for in Public Law 31-097:1, enacted on September 30, 2011. The decision to integrate this curriculum in Guam’s school system stems from the steadfast commitment to protect children in our community from the serious consequences of sexual victimization, and to provide them with fundamental knowledge that will help them to make healthier choices so they may live a healthy lifestyle. This curricula also places some focus on online predators and cyberbullying, which coincides with the mandates under P.L.31-009:9, which requires the school system to develop a process for discussing the “harassment, intimidation, or bullying” and “cyberbullying” policy with pupils as part of the curriculum.

This curricula was developed by the Sex Abuse Treatment Center (SATC), located in Honolulu, Hawaii, and is used by the schools as an educational tool. Since 1976, the SATC has served thousands of victims of sexual assault, both young and old, and it is to these courageous and resilient survivors that these curricula are dedicated. The lesson plans in this curricula, as well as in the curricula’s for Pre-K to 2nd, Middle School and High School all meet the Hawai‘i Content Performance Standard (HCPS) III for health education.

The My Body, My Boundaries curriculum for 3rd – 5th grade students is part of a series of curriculum for students in Pre-K through 12th grade. The key goals of the curricula are to protect children from sexual abuse and to teach them the importance of respecting personal boundaries.

Each of the 3rd – 5th grade lesson plans incorporates the Guam’s Core Concepts for health education. The health topics addressed include: Promoting Safety and Preventing Violence and Unintentional Injury; Health Information, Products, and Services; Mental and Emotional Health; and Communication Skills.

The Guam Department of Education, with the support and assistance of the LaniKate Task Force implements this school curricula on child sexual abuse prevention in compliance with the mandates provided for in Public Law 31-097:1, enacted on September 30, 2011. The decision to integrate this curriculum in Guam’s school system stems from the steadfast commitment to protect children in our community from the serious consequences of sexual victimization, and to provide them with fundamental knowledge that will help them to make healthier choices so they may live a healthy lifestyle. This curricula also places some focus on online predators and cyberbullying, which coincides with the mandates under P.L.31-009:9, which requires the school system to develop a process for discussing the “harassment, intimidation, or bullying” and “cyberbullying” policy with pupils as part of the curriculum.

This curricula was developed by the Sex Abuse Treatment Center (SATC), located in Honolulu, Hawaii, and is used by the schools as an educational tool. Since 1976, the SATC has served thousands of victims of sexual assault, both young and old, and it is to these courageous and resilient survivors that these curricula are dedicated. The lesson plans in this curricula, as well as in the curricula’s for Pre-K to 2nd, Middle School and High School all meet the Hawai‘i Content Performance Standard (HCPS) III for health education.

The My Body, My Boundaries curriculum for 3rd – 5th grade students is part of a series of curriculum for students in Pre-K through 12th grade. The key goals of the curricula are to protect children from sexual abuse and to teach them the importance of respecting personal boundaries.

Each of the 3rd – 5th grade lesson plans incorporates the Guam’s Core Concepts for health education. The health topics addressed include: Promoting Safety and Preventing Violence and Unintentional Injury; Health Information, Products, and Services; Mental and Emotional Health; and Communication Skills.