SB 856, Sex Abuse Prevention Instruction

Introduction

• SB 856 Info and FAQ - In July of 2015, the Oregon Legislature passed SB 856 (Sex Abuse Prevention Instruction) which requires schools to provide child sexual abuse prevention instruction kindergarten through grade 12. Subsequently, the Oregon State Board of Education passed changes to administrative rule 581-022-1440 (Human Sexuality Education): "As part of the comprehensive plan of human sexuality instruction, each school district board shall adopt a child sexual abuse prevention instructional program for students in kindergarten through grade 12 (OAR 581-022-1440)."

• Fact Sheet
  In July of 2015, the Oregon Legislature passed SB 856 (Sex Abuse Prevention Instruction) which requires schools provide child sexual abuse prevention instruction kindergarten through grade 12.
  

• Vision & Definition
  A school community that is actively engaged in preventing child sexual abuse through implementation of effective, culturally responsive and trauma informed prevention programming.
  

• Connecting Strategies
  Connecting Goals and Strategies of Violence Prevention Efforts for Youth in Oregon.
  

• Staff Tip Sheet
  SB 856 (Child Abuse Prevention Instruction)
  

• Parent Tip Sheet
  School Administrator Tip Sheet: Parent Component SB 856 (Child Abuse Prevention Instruction).
  

• K-12 Guidance
  Sex Abuse Prevention Instruction grades K-12
  

• Trauma Informed Mandatory Reporting
  Tips on Mandatory Reporting

• When a Child Alleges Sexual Abuse by an Educator or other School Staff