Synopsis
Knowing how to use the power of your body and voice can help to reduce conflict and protect yourself from an assault. Instead of using fear to teach kids about violence prevention, Kidpower makes it
FUN to earn to stay safe.
In this Teaching Book, you will find cartoon-illustrated lessons from Kidpower's exceptional People Safety curriculum include explanations, stories, skill practice coaching guides, and Kidpower Safety Signals about:
- Acting Aware, Calm, and Respectfully Confident
- Moving Away From Trouble
- Being Powerful with Your Voice and Body
- Different Ways of Using Your Personal Power
The Kidpower Teaching Book series is designed to make it easy for caring adults to use our “People Safety” curriculum with children and youth in their classrooms, youth programs, and families. These strategies and skills help to keep young people safe from most bullying, abuse, kidnapping, and other violence - as well as to prepare them to develop strong relationships that enrich their lives.
Please visit
www.kidpower.org or contact
safety@kidpower.org to learn more about our school and organizational service packages, in-person and long-distance training options, and partnerships.
About the Author
Irene is the Founder and Executive Director of Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower International, the internationally-recognized global nonprofit leader in 'People Safety' education, providing effective and empowering solutions to bullying, abuse, sexual assault, and other harmful behavior.
Since 1989, Irene has inspired an international movement of leaders, reaching nearly 6 million people of all ages, abilities, cultures, identities, and walks of life with the knowledge and skills they need to take charge of their safety.
Throughout Irene's three decades of leadership and collaboration, Kidpower has earned an outstanding reputation for developing, organizing, and presenting high quality child protection, positive communication, advocacy, self-defense, and personal safety programs and curriculums that have delivered successful outcomes. She is a proven expert at adapting Kidpower's services and programs to meet the needs of those facing increased risk of violence because of disabilities, poverty, and prejudice.
As Kidpower's expert lead author, Irene places time-tested life-saving skills and lessons directly into the hands of parents and professionals. Her work has gained world-wide acclaim from experts in education, law enforcement, and health for being upbeat, experiential, age-appropriate, emotionally safe, trauma-informed, and relevant in today's often-challenging times. Kidpower lessons have been presented in over 20 languages, across six continents. Kidpower trainings attract participants from around the globe.
Irene is an inspiring, passionate, and entertaining speaker, trainer, and storyteller who is a master at preparing people to transform problems into successful practices; to take charge of their safety and well-being; and to develop joyful relationships that enrich their lives.
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