Safe Kids, Strong Voices

Help children understand body safety, build healthy boundaries and know how to speak up.

Safe Kids, Strong Voices is an illustrated read-together guide for children ages 4-9 and the adults who care for them. Using calm, age-appropriate language, it gives parents, caregivers and educators a practical way to begin body-safety and child sexual abuse prevention conversations without fear or overwhelm.

Children learn about:

• Correct names for private body parts
• Safe, unsafe and confusing touch
• Consent, body autonomy and the right to say no
• Body secrets and the difference between secrets and surprises
• Safe adults and how to keep telling until someone helps
• Online safety, unsafe requests and seeking help without fear of punishment

Adults receive conversation prompts, relatable examples, warning signs, protective strategies and clear guidance for responding when a child shares a concern. The book also includes family activities, Canada-focused statistics, references and reporting resources.

Colourful illustrations, read-aloud pages, teach-and-point activities and grown-up notes make difficult ideas easier to understand and revisit. Throughout the guide, children are reminded that abuse is never their fault and adults are responsible for keeping them safe.

Designed for shared reading at home, in classrooms, libraries, counselling settings and community programs, this guide helps families build communication, confidence and trust before a difficult situation arises.

Ideal for parents, guardians, teachers, early childhood educators, school counsellors, child-safety professionals and family resource programs.