Teen Safety Matters

MBF Teen Safety Matters is a comprehensive, evidence-informed prevention education program for middle school students in grades 6th through 8th and high school students in grades 9th through 12th. The program educates and empowers teens and all relevant adults with information and strategies to prevent, recognize, and respond appropriately to bullying, cyberbullying, all types of abuse, relationship abuse, sex trafficking, and digital dangers. The program was developed WITH schools, not FOR schools, to make the best use of existing resources and ensure schools have effective programs that are easy to implement. Trained facilitators present using turnkey scripts and engaging, interactive PowerPoints that include lectures, group discussions, skills-practice activities, videos, and games.

If you are a counselor, teacher, or school administrator and are interested in scheduling a TSM lesson in your middle or high school, please submit the request form to hannah@hhcac.org

TSM Request Form

Program Topics

Lesson 1- Digital Safety

Cyberbullying
Digital abuse and safety
Digital self-awareness
Digital self-management
Digital Citizenship

Lesson 2- Physical/Emotional Safety

Physical abuse
Emotional abuse
Neglect
Relationship abuse
Bullying
Sexual abuse
Sex trafficking
Sexual assault

Program Features and Benefits

Evidence-informed
Easy and practical for schools to implement
Developmentally appropriate for students in grades six through twelve
Based on poly victimization research
Provides universal strategies to better protect adolescents, including five easy-to-remember Safety Rules
Educates teens, school staff, and parents
Provides practice and reinforcement of learned skills
Created, reviewed, and supported by experts
Trusted by parents and schools