ERINS LAW C Act 2015 465 Signed by

ERIN’S LAW C Act 2015 -465 Signed by Governor Robert Bentley June 11, 2015

Erin’s Law requires local school boards to. . 1. Adopt guidelines for a child sexual abuse prevention instructional policy 2. Provide training for Grades K-12 educators on recognizing and avoiding child sexual abuse 3. Implement an age-appropriate curriculum in public schools on child sexual abuse prevention education.

Did you know…? • About 1 in 10 children will be sexually abused before they turn 18. • At least 40% of those whose victims are under age 12 are teenagers.

Winfield City’s Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Instructional Program • Sexual abuse lessons are taught at the elementary level in grades 1, 2, 3, and 4 by the school counselor. • Sexual abuse lessons are taught at the middle school level in grades 6 and 8 by the school counselor. • Sexual abuse lessons are taught at the high school level in grade 10 by the health teacher.

Professional Training Component of Erin’s Law • A professional training component for school personnel on talking to students about child sexual abuse prevention, understanding the effects of child sexual abuse on children, handling of child sexual abuse disclosures, and mandatory reporting is required. • Employees will have to register at the web site below and complete the training. You will be prompted to print a certificate of completion. Please leave the certificates at the office of your school for pick up. • Training should be completed by October 31, 2016 Child Abuse Mandated Reporters Training Link