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Feeling Yes, Feeling No

Feeling Yes, Feeling No is a sexual-assault prevention program for young children. The purpose is to give children the skills to protect themselves from sexual assault--from strangers, from family members, from other trusted persons. Part 1 teaches children basic skills that build self-worth, self-confidence and good judgment. Part 2 reinforces the understanding of 'Yes' feelings and 'No' feelings and introduces skills to keep children assess potentially dangerous situations involving strangers. Part 3 introduces the issue of sexual assault by a trusted adult.
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Feeling Yes, Feeling No is a sexual-assault prevention program for young children. The purpose is to give children the skills to protect themselves from sexual assault--from strangers, from family members, from other trusted persons. Part 1 teaches children basic skills that build self-worth, self-confidence and good judgment. Part 2 reinforces the understanding of 'Yes' feelings and 'No' feelings and introduces skills to keep children assess potentially dangerous situations involving strangers. Part 3 introduces the issue of sexual assault by a trusted adult.

Families Social Issues Sexuality and Reproduction Children and Youth All subjects
  • director
    Moira Simpson
  • producer
    Jennifer Torrance
  • executive producer
    John Taylor
  • script
    Dennis Foon
    Moira Simpson
    Anne Wheeler
  • camera
    David Geddes
  • sound
    Ralph Parker
  • editing
    Michael Smith
  • sound editing
    Shelly Hamer
  • re-recording
    Barry P. Jones
  • music
    Peter Alsop
    Bruce Ruddell
    Anne Wheeler
  • cast
    Barbara Duncan
    Fran Gebhard
    Brian Torpe

Education

Ages 8 to 12
School subjects
Family Studies/Home Economics - Parenting Health/Personal Development - Healthy Relationships Health/Personal Development - Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution Health/Personal Development - Sexuality
Lead a student discussion on situations when it is best to say “no.” Have students role-play some of the situations where saying no is essential. Discuss the three “stranger” questions and brainstorm times when they are appropriate. Ask students to identify people they can trust when they have a problem at home or at school.
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