Mutual Ground 24-25
September 17, 2024
Batavia High School has partnered with Mutual Ground, Inc. to provide Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment Prevention Education programming to our students. Mutual Ground has been providing programs to students in our district for several years. Additionally, legislation in our state called Erin’s Law requires all public schools in Illinois to develop a comprehensive plan for sexual abuse prevention education.
As a part of this plan, Mutual Ground’s Prevention Education Department will be presenting a Sexual Abuse Prevention Program in your student’s classroom. Your student will participate in one, 45 minute session led by trained Mutual Ground staff. This program will discuss sexual abuse prevention at an age-appropriate level for our students as outlined below:
Freshmen: Health
Sophomores: Social Studies
Juniors: English
Seniors: Social Studies
BHS is committed to the safety and well-being of our students and that is why we feel that providing this programming is so important. Our Student Services team is available for any additional assistance students may need regarding these topics.
If you have any questions about the lessons, please contact Tina Bleakley (tbleakley@mutualground.org)
If you do not want your child to participate in these lessons, please complete this Erin’s Law Opt-Out form.
Sincerely.
Bob Dietz
Associate Principal