Senator Lauren Book is Leading the Charge for Prevention & Child Safety In honor of April’s designation as National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Lauren’s Kids Foundation is raising awareness in communities across Florida with a 1,500 mile trek across the state – from the Southernmost Point in Key West to the Florida Panhandle. The month-long “Walk in My Shoes” campaign is led by Lauren’s Kids Founder and CEO Senator Lauren Book – aiming to raise awareness, educate communities, and empowe ..read more

Hollywood, Fla. – In honor of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Lauren’s Kids Foundation is announcing the return of ‘Walk in My Shoes’; a 1,500-mile trek across Florida to raise awareness, educate communities, and empower survivors of child sexual abuse. The statewide awareness walk will begin on April 3, 2024, at the Southernmost Point of the U.S. in Key West and end in Panama City on April 27 —with over 20 stops along the way in partnership with Florida’s sexual assault treatment centers, children’s advocacy ..read more

Join us this coming April during National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month for our 2024 Walk in My Shoes 1,500-mile trek across Florida! Our walk will begin in Key West, traversing both coasts and ending in Panama City, making over 20 stops along the way. Whether you’re able to walk for a block, a mile, or more, every step counts in the fight to prevent child sexual abuse and help survivors heal.  Interested in joining our powerful army for change?  Our 2024 Walk in My Shoes schedule is now live — and registration will open March 1! We’re working hard ..read more

Lauren’s Kids is excited to kick off 2024 with NEW Safer, Smarter Kids safety songs and music videos! Safer, Smarter Kids has been the nation’s leading personal safety curriculum for more than a decade, arming elementary school students, educators, and parents/caregivers with evidence-based lessons and skills to help prevent abuse and exploitation – including EMMY Award-winning video content to teach personal safety from a place of fun, not fear! Now, Lauren’s Kids is excited to share our NEW Safer, Smarter Kids safety songs and videos are designed to help teach elementary school-aged children ..read more

As we all look forward to the end of 2023 and the beginning of this new year, we wanted to take some time and highlight some of the incredible work we’ve been able to accomplish because of our growing and dedicated Lauren’s Kids Family.  In 2023 we… Walked for 48+ Hours for the 42 Million of Victims of Abuse Living in the U.S. Today Our Curriculum Was Taught in Over 46 States and 5 Counties Impacting Millions of Kids! We Trained Over 3,000 Teachers on how to Teach Kids about Personal Safety We have Over 8,000 Lauren’s Kids License Plates On The Road Spreading Awareness & Raising Fund ..read more

Did you know that 95% of child sexual abuse is preventable through education and awareness? Are you looking for an effective and fun curriculum to fulfill state-required safety prevention skills? Districts across the country choose the Safer, Smarter Schools curriculum because of its comprehensive, engaging and fun approach to child safety, which includes EMMY Award-winning videos and addresses multiple safety requirements in one curriculum — all with full transparency for parents. Join one of our live webinar sessions us to learn more about how the Safer, Smarter Schools curriculum ..read more

Nominate yourself, or an educator or personnel who has gone above and beyond to protect childhood with Lauren’s Kids Safer, Smarter, Kids Curriculum! The winning educator or personnel will receive a $100 Target Gift Card and a pizza or ice cream party voucher to celebrate with students! Submissions are now open through November 3rd, 2023. Complete the form below and nominate an educator today!   Who Are You Nominating?(Required) I'm Nominating Myself. I'm Nominating Someone Else. My Name Is: First Last Name of Nominee(Required) First Last Nominee or School/Organization Phone Number(Re ..read more

Today, Lauren’s Kids announced being nominated for the 2023 Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards in the Community Service and the Informational/Instructional category. In the Community Service category, Lauren’s Kids founder & CEO, Lauren Book was nominated for Shining Light in Dark Places and in the Informational/Instructional category, Lauren’s Kids was nominated for their third grade and fifth grade Safer, Smarter Kids curriculum. The Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences offers annual Regional EMMY® Awards for media markets in the southeast region of the U ..read more

The new app Saturn has come under scrutiny recently for being a platform that collects students’ information, such as their names, school schedules, links to social media accounts, and other personal information. The app contains a feature where students can friend request each other and chat via the platform – but without any sort of verification, anyone, not just students, can use the app – leaving students vulnerable to predators seeking to gain access and build trust. South Florida-based nonprofit Lauren’s Kids urges caution about the new app and highlights the dangers ..read more

Child sexual abuse is an insidious crime that is often hidden in plain sight. Left unnoticed or unreported, the abuse can destroy childhoods and shatter lives – but with early intervention and proper care, victims can and do heal into thriving survivors. For many children, the journey to hope and healing is made possible by a simple call from a caring adult fulfilling their mandated duty to report. Following recent news of five educators at Palm Beach Central High School being criminally charged for failing to report the suspected sexual abuse of a student, the Palm Beach Post Editoral Bo ..read more