radKIDS® Curriculum topics include: Home, School and Vehicle Safety Out and About Safety Realistic Defense Against Abduction Good-Bad-Uncomfortable Touch and more. Stranger Tricks (including Physical Defense against Abduction) Self-realization of personal power

"The day that Elizabeth came home was such a wonderful day for us. But I felt so strongly for all the parents out there that do not have the ending we have. And I think if there's a way of helping to prevent that situation, then you should do it. I really feel that radKIDS® can make a difference." --Ed Smart on the CBS Early Show, February 22, 2005

Purpose
Since it's inception in 1998, radKIDS^®, Inc. has been committed to providing education that enhances the ability of children and parents to utilize knowledge, skills, and power to protect themselves from violence and harm.

radKIDS^®: Making A Difference
radKIDS^® strengthens family, encourages physical fitness, and teaches core safety values to live by through its program. Fun, activity-based programs include lecture, safety drills, muscle memory exercises and dynamic simulation. radKIDS^® community based programs have been offered as after school programs, day camps, recreation programs, as well as through scouting and religious youth groups.

• 125,000 children have been trained in the radKIDS^® personal Empowerment Safety education program.
• More than 2500 community based instructors have been trained in over 45 states and Canada.
• 39 children threatened with abduction used their skills and returned safely to their families.
• Hundreds of children spoke up and got the help they needed to stop the abuse.

Through radKIDS^® training, children become empowered and learn to replace the fear, confusion, and panic or dangerous situations with confidence, personal safety skills, and self-esteem.

National Network
Community-based organizations receive training and support from national headquarters to provide the radKIDS^® program as a part of their own youth work. These groups, which have safety goals compatible with those of radKIDS^®, include police departments, educational organizations, civic groups, fraternal organizations, citizens' groups and concerned parents.

Programs
The radKIDS^® Personal Empowerment Safety Education Program is a 10-hour family centered safety education program that emphasizes essential decision-making skills as well as physical resistance options to escape violence. Children from 5-12 years of age participate in the program with their adult partners to create a true safety partnership.

"There is no better investment for a community and society than to invest in their children's safety and well being. As we stand today, approximately 22% of our population is comprised of children; We can be assured they make up 100% of our future." - Stephen M. Daley

Keep reading for more important radKIDS^® information!

• Preschool
• Peer Mentoring
• Parent Education and Resources
• College Program
• Instructor Certification
• Publications
• Financial Support

Preschool
Currently under curriculum development, the radKIDS^® safety education program has recognized the viability and potential for success in providing appropriate safety education to preschool aged children. Activities will emphasize character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness.

Peer Mentoring program
Under the direction of the adult instructors, peer mentors range in age from 12-17 years of age. Designed to provide additional instructional aid to students, peer mentors develop a bond and a friendship to younger children while providing a positive role model. Peer mentors are good listeners, people who care, people who want to help younger people bring out strengths that are already there.

Parent Education and Resources
radKIDS^® believes that effective safety education is greatly enhanced when a parent takes an active role in the education process. radKIDS^® classes are designed to encourage parent interaction though activity and exercise. The radKIDS^® parent manual outlines all information and topics presented to children in radKIDS^® to provide parents the opportunity for additional conversation outside the classroom environment. Parent handouts are supplied covering a wide range of relevant safety issues. Resources and information are also available to parents via the radKIDS^® website.

College Program
radKIDS^® has established a three-credit college course for college students who want to become radKIDS^® instructors. Since the program began, student instructors have been offering the radKIDS^® program to their college’s community, at elementary schools, and local community centers.

Instructor Certification Program
This insightful 30-hour instructor’s program presenting the radKIDS^® curriculum is taught in a relaxed environment over a three day period. Participants are provided with history and insight about the problem of violence against children and are given the necessary training and techniques to empower children to avoid, resist and if necessary escape violence and harm.

Publications
The Kids Khronicle is a semi annual newsletter for continued instructor development and networking. Designed as a communication and information tool, its purpose is to provide cutting edge support and concepts to our national network of instructors.

Financial Support
The National Headquarters is supported through income generated from instructor certification courses, re-certification fees paid by all instructors annually, equipment sales, foundation grants, fundraising events held throughout the year, and through special contributions.

On the local level, community based organizations that present the radKIDS^® program provide meeting places and often furnish program materials. Families often help to defer costs by paying registration fees to cover costs of instructional materials and supplies.