From Lullabies to Literacy

Helping teachers and child care providers support children and families who witness violence in their communities.

	Letter from Fred Rogers
	Effects of witnessing violence on Children
	Implications for Caregivers
	Funders

Developed in partnership with the Child Witness to Violence Project at Boston Medical Center and the Allegheny intermediate Unit/Early Childhood and Family Support Services, Safe Havens is a training workshop kit designed to provide caregivers with the support they need to help children who have witnessed violence in their neighborhoods or communities.

Safe Havens includes:
Facilitator’s Guide – The 100 page Facilitator’s Guide includes three training modules designed for up to 10 hours of training. The Guide provides trainers with section by section text, activity suggestions and examples that explain how children witness violence, how to make the child care center or school a safe place and how providers can create a supportive environment for each other.
Handouts and Overheads – Reproducible handouts and training overheads can be used with parents and for community presentations to reinforce the key ideas presented throughout the training.
Video Components (including video scripts) The video clips complement each training module and provide real-life examples of providers supporting children who have witnessed violence.
Bibliography – The bibliography contains suggested books that can be used with preschoolers. Community Training Supplement – This supplemental package is designed for anyone who wants to know more about the impact that witnessing violence has on young children. It includes an overview of the problems and ideas for establishing "safe havens" in local communities. This supplemental package is ideal for community groups, law enforcement, health and human services professionals, and parents.Videos and handouts included in Spanish.