Child Sexual Abuse and Human Trafficking Prevention

Laws and Policies

The Utah State Legislature Utah Code Section Title 53G-9-207: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention

Utah State Board of Education Administrative Rule R277-630: Child Sexual Abuse and Human Trafficking (CSA/HT) Prevention Training and Instruction, specifies provisions for a third-party provider to submit instructional materials for the CSA/HT prevention training and instruction to be approved for use by a Local Education Agency (LEA).

Child Sexual Abuse Resources

Local Education Agencies (LEAs)

Child and Family Services
Utah Department of Health and Human Services

If you suspect child abuse, call the 24/7 hotline at 1-855-323-3237

Parents/Guardians

Parenting a Child or Youth Who Has Been Sexually Abused: A Guide for Foster and Adoptive Parents
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Caring for Kids: What Parents Need to Know About Sexual Abuse
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Resources including programs, services, and education designed to prevent child abuse in all forms
Prevent child Abuse Utah

Childhelp Hotline
Childhelp

Students

Childhelp Hotline Chat or
Call/Text 1-800-422-4453
Childhelp

National Sexual Assault contact for before/after a sexual assault 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

Human Trafficking Resources

Local Education Agencies (LEAs)

Combatting Human Trafficking in America's Schools
U.S. Department of Education

• Identification and Intervention 
• Universal Prevention  
• Vulnerable population 

Protecting Young People from Online Exploitation
National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments

Trafficking Prevention
U.S. Government/youth.gov

Human Trafficking Awareness
Utah Department of Public Safety

Parents/Guardians

Help for Victims of Human Trafficking & Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Family and Youth Services Bureau
An Office of the Administration for Children & Families

Utah Trafficking in Persons (UTIP) Task Force 
Utah Office of the Attorney General

Child Trafficking Hotline
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Students

For Immediate assistance, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

• Phone number: 1-888-373-7888  
• Text: "BEFREE" (233733)  
• Phone number for hearing- or speech-impaired callers: Dial 711
• Email
• Report Tip Online

Grants

Child Sexual Abuse and Human Trafficking Alternative Provider Choice Grant

Child Sexual Abuse & Human Trafficking Prevention Education Funding K-6

Under Utah Code Section 53G-9-207, every LEA is required to provide prevention education to:

• School staff every 3 years on how to recognize, respond to, and report abuse or trafficking
• Parents every 3 years on how to identify warning signs and talk with their children about safety

LEAs are encouraged to provide prevention education to Elementary students (grades K–6) using age-appropriate, USBE-approved curriculum.  This grant is intended only to support CSA/HT prevention training for elementary students. Trainings for parents/guardians and adults serving youth are not eligible for these funds.

State Contracted Prevention Provider

Please note that Prevent Child Abuse Utah (PCAU) has been contracted by USBE to deliver prevention education to elementary students throughout Utah. The USBE contract with PCAU allows them to provide prevention education at no cost to schools. Schools interested in working with PCAU should contact PCAU directly for scheduling and details. Funding from this Child Sexual Abuse & Human Trafficking Prevention Education Funding K-6 Grant cannot be used for PCAU.  This grant opportunity is available if an LEA would like to utilize an approved provider (Alternative Provider as defined in Utah Code Section 53G-9-207) other than PCAU. 

How LEAs Can Use This Funding

LEAs have flexibility in how they use these funds to meet requirements and expand access to prevention education. Funding may be used to:

• Train LEA staff (educators, counselors, nurses, social workers) using USBE Approved Instructional Materials list to have experts lead instruction. 
• Cover implementation costs, including printing materials, travel for staff providing instruction, and online training materials.
• Provide stipends for educators who are certified to train approved material and then complete training or deliver approved lessons.

Funding cannot be used for food, assemblies, computer equipment, or new FTE positions.  This funding is also not intended to cover costs associated with school staff or parent prevention education. 

Grant Timeline and Requirements

• Applications due: March 1 of the year funds are needed
  
• Funds available: $1,000,000 statewide (awarded until funds are exhausted, $500,000 funding renewed each year on July 1)
  
• Final spending deadline: July 15 of the year funds are used
  
• Reporting due: October 1 (following year), including:
  
• Dates that instruction was delivered
• Number of sessions provided and students reached
• Parent opt-out counts
• Dates instruction occurred

Next Steps for LEAs

• Determine if your LEA will use the statewide provider (PCAU) or another approved provider.
• If your LEA wants to use another approved provider, review the USBE Approved Instructional Materials list.
• Contact the providers to determine cost and the delivery methods of the training.
• Determine which provider and model will best meet the needs of your LEA.
• Make a plan to reach all K–6 students.
  
• Apply through the Utah Grants Management System before funds run out.

Support & Questions

For guidance on this grant or CSA/HT prevention programming, contact Mindy Elliott.