ROAR Licensing

Child abuse is an epidemic. Nationally, 1 in 7 children are victims of abuse before their 18th birthday. Talking openly with children about keeping their bodies safe is the first step in protecting them from abuse. This topic might be uncomfortable, but it’s never too early to teach children about body safety. Frequent, age-appropriate conversations serve as a powerful tool in preventing abuse and can empower children to speak up if something happens.

ROAR is unique because it was created by a child advocacy center. We understand the specific requirements for prevention programs outlined by the National Children’s Alliance and state legislation. We've ensured that ROAR meets these standards. Many of The CARE Center’s Education Department staff have backgrounds in public education, allowing them to understand the complexities of working within school systems. We collaborate with counselors and school personnel to integrate ROAR into annual programming. Our expertise and hands-on experience have shaped a program we are proud to share.

ROAR is a fun, interactive prevention program designed for children ages 4-8 (Pre-K through 2nd grade), teaching essential safety information in a developmentally appropriate way. Since the median age of a child abuse victim is 9 years old, it’s crucial that children receive child abuse prevention programming before this age to help stop abuse before it occurs..

Yes, ROAR was specifically developed to be both developmentally appropriate and effective for young children. We recognized the gap in prevention programming for this age group, which led to the creation of ROAR. Through collaboration with experts from the University of Oklahoma School of Social Work, the Child Studies Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, and the University of Central Oklahoma’s Child Development Program, we ensured ROAR’s success in addressing this critical need.

Yes. ROAR incorporates pre/post-tests in each lesson to measure effectiveness. These tests show significant learning gains in children’s understanding of personal safety. Feedback from caregivers, school counselors, and community members consistently highlights positive experiences with the program. Key findings from pre/post-test analysis include:

• 35% of students gained knowledge regarding touches to private areas of the body.
• 81% of students gained knowledge about consent.
• 78% of students gained knowledge about keeping secrets.
• 69% of students gained knowledge about identifying safe adults.

Each test correlates with ROAR’s core safety principles: R—Remember, privates are private; O—Okay to say no; A—Always talk about secrets; and R—Raise your voice and tell someone.

While ROAR hasn’t undergone formal studies, it’s grounded in research-based practices and public health models proven effective in child abuse prevention. ROAR uses pre/post-tests to assess knowledge gained, providing valuable insight into the program’s success.

Yes! The ROAR program is endorsed by Erin Merryn, the founder of Erin’s Law, and meets the requirements of the law.

Yes! ROAR is a recommended prevention program by the National Children’s Alliance.

Yes! The entire ROAR program and supporting materials are available in Spanish.

ROAR is available for licensing to organizations. For pricing and additional information, please contact us!

Licensees receive access to a Dropbox file with co-branded, electronic ROAR materials, including presenter guides for Pre-K/Kindergarten and 1st/2nd grade, caregiver guides, teaching posters, community posters, dual-language posters, stickers, certificates of completion, the Rex Finds His ROAR storybook, printable Rex accessories, and print guidelines. Additionally, you’ll receive a style guide, social media images, outreach materials, caregiver letters, opt-out forms, and a data tracking sheet to measure program success. Licensees also receive training and guidance from The CARE Center’s Director of Education.

No, printing is not included. We encourage you to use local printers for your materials, but if you have specific needs, we’re happy to discuss options to support your organization.