It gives the child the means to recognize what abuse is, it lets the child know that they have the right to feel safe at all times and gives the child a network of trusted adults to tell if abuse does occur. The 16-week program is taught by specially trained, uniformed law enforcement officers. Through C.A.R.E. second graders, their teachers and parents all learn to identify what abuse is. The curriculum is well designed and expertly taught. The bond of trust that develops between the C.A.R.E. officers and students is phenomenal, it is the key to C.A.R.E. effectiveness.
Children learn from skilled, caring experts in an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
This program has been proven to really work. Second graders really love C.A.R.E. not just because of the teaching materials, such as drawings, colorings, playing games or even Carey the puppet, but because of the sincere concern of the C.A.R.E. officer. The enthusiasm of students, parents, teachers, and principals is equaled if not exceeded by that of C.A.R.E. officers. In training, they are challenged to professionalism, commitment to C.A.R.E. and a commitment to young people. As C.A.R.E. officers, they not only believe in it, they live it.