‘Prevention is important’: Erin’s Law advocates seek child abuse education in Kansas schools - Garden City Telegram

‘Prevention is important’: Erin’s Law advocates seek child abuse education in Kansas schools - Garden City Telegram

BY MAYA SMITHKansas ReflectorTOPEKA — Advocates and survivors of child sexual abuse are urging legislators to pass Erin’s Law, which requires K-12 schools teach about… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

A course on sexual assault is helping catch predators across the country, but Kansas doesn’t require schools to teach it

Kirk Ashton was convicted of sexually assaulting 21 boys at Northwood Elementary School in Hilton, New York.  Takeaways Erin’s Law teaches children about body safety and what to do if they or their friends are assaulted.  Kansas is one of 12 states that haven’t passed a law requiring these courses.  Kansas lawmakers are in Topeka now passing bills. Early conversations with lawmakers have gone well, advocates say. Ashton assaulted the children …