The Mission: At Bethesda, we believe every child deserves to grow up safe, strong, and empowered. As Oklahoma's only nonprofit dedicated to addressing childhood sexual abuse, we see firsthand the power of prevention education and the need for it to be offered at no cost. To meet this need, our Stop, Go & Tell program is an interactive, age-appropriate educational experience designed to teach elementary school students about body safety, personal boundaries, and how to seek help if something doesn’t feel right.
This program isn’t just trauma-informed education—it’s a lifeline. It helps children recognize unsafe situations and gives them the language and confidence to speak up.
Why It Matters: Studies show that most childhood sexual abuse goes unreported, with data showing that 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 9 boys will report a sexual violation before the age of 18. Often, it’s because children don’t understand what’s happening or don’t know who to turn to. Stop, Go & Tell helps change that.
- It prevents abuse before it happens through communication, education, and empowerment.
- It gives children the tools to recognize unsafe behavior, set boundaries, and get help from trusted adults.
- It supports teachers, schools, and caregivers by reinforcing the message that it’s okay to speak up—and that they’ll be believed.
Why We're Fundraising: In order to keep our services completely free, we rely primarily on support from caring community members just like you! Just $4,000 allows us to bring Stop, Go & Tell to 2 full elementary schools, reaching hundreds of children with critical prevention education.
Every dollar you give helps us:
- Provide trained prevention educators
- Create engaging, age-appropriate materials
- Follow up with schools and caregivers for continued support
- Normalize conversations about safety and body autonomy in our community
We’re proud to partner with Oklahoman schools—but we can’t do it alone.
✨ You Can Help Kids Feel Safe:
Your donation doesn’t just fund a presentation—it gives a child words, confidence, and protection. With your support, we can keep expanding this work across Norman and beyond.
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Let’s raise $4,000 together—because every child deserves to be heard, believed, and safe.