Welcome to End Child Abuse Long Beach
The Abuse Prevention Program

Key Points before presentation:

• Let the Scheduler (Paul Sharpe) know your preferences for presentation
  • Solo or with a partner
  • Unavailable Days or hours
• Be confident that we are welcome at the schools
  • We have a supportive relationship from the LBUSD
• Be an ambassador (develop a positive relationship) with the coordinator and teacher
• In our website www.EndChildAbuseLB.org, review the valuable Presenters information at the bottom of the TOC. All of the presenter info is available like:
  • Presenter's Handbook - Info and tips on doing great presentations
  • Classroom Curriculum Guide - It could be read from start to finish for your first presentation, then it is useful to follow the guidelines.
  • Evaluation Form - for the Teacher to fill out and give to you to give to the Coordinator
  • Hotline Role Play - for two students to lead a typical Sexual Abuse situation
  • Letter to Teacher - Always have a copy to give to the teacher in case you have a substitute or the teacher didn't get a copy (typical)
  • Questions For Students - to be used as a reference or refresher for yourself to ensure you cover the essential quesitons during the two sessions
• Use the Pose a question technique rather than give the answer.
• Commingle - invite yourself to other presenter sessions and invite others to yours
• Plan on being at the school 20 minutes before the scheduled presentation time.

Key Points During Presentation:

• Keep your vocabulary simple
• Define a few key words at the beginning it may be helpful to write them on the board
  • Alternatives
  • Abuse
  • Discipline
  • Violence
• Reinforce your speaking points by referring to the California State Law on Abuse
• Reinforce the Alternatives to physical discipline
  • Timeouts
  • Taking away privileges
  • Grounding
• Use personal experiences or current events to relate to your audience and answer questions
• Points to drive home:
  • It is not their fault
  • It is against the California law
  • Abusers will use threats to keep their victims quiet
  • An abuser typically has abused others and will abuse others in the future
  • Their teacher is a very good source to talk to
• Above all, relate to your audience, wear a smile, have enthusiasm, and have fun

Questions From Students

Harte Students tell Peter what they learned - 2/8/11

Peter Says It makes it all worthwhile

Peter answers questions from his 3/15/11 presentation at Harte Elementary

From one of Diane's classes, here are exemplary questions for discussion