No sharp quills like a nail.
You can’t hide in a shell.
You don’t make a smell.
But YOU HAVE A VOICE,
so be brave and tell.
Spike is a porcupine who explains to the children of a time that he trusted a friend, and then the friend attempted to hurt him. Spike shared with the children his obvious form of self defense and then reminds the children that even though they don’t have quills to defend themselves with, they do have a voice and can tell the person to STOP!!! And then tell someone who will listen to them, so it doesn’t happen again.
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Shelley is a shy little turtle who is nearly abused by a relative who frequently comes to visit. She is able to escape and hide within her shell, but she shares her story with children in this book and understands that even though they may not have a shell to hide in, they do have a voice. Shelley strongly encourages boys and girls to tell someone if something similar happens to them.
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Squirt (Who’s real name is April) is a feisty little skunk. She shares her story with children about a time that she thought she was safe in a church setting, and she wasn’t. She was forced to use her self defense odor to protect herself. She speaks to the children about embarrassment and shame and not feeling like she was listened to. Squirt wants to remind all boys and girls that they have a voice and they should not quit telling until something is done about it.
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The wristband is a reminder to every child that they do have a voice!
As they wear the band, and see the characters of Squirt, Shelley and Spike, they can be encouraged to speak up and not allow anyone to touch them inappropriately. Adults can even wear these to show support to the children
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Children will enjoy this coloring book with a maze, word search, crossword puzzle, and more. They will learn valuable tips about protection and signs to watch out for! For maximum effect, use this activity book with You Have a Voice. This story and activity will help kids learn that they can use their voice to say “Stop!” “No!” and to tell people until they are heard.
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Get involved in the "You Have a Voice" project in any way you can. We have designed plenty of resources to get you started on this journey, so we can change the current situation. And do it together!
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