Erin’s Law: What You Need to Know

Erin’s Law is named after childhood sexual assault survivor, author, speaker and activist Erin Merryn, who is the founder and President of Erin’s Law, a non-profit social welfare organization. Erin’s Law requires that all public schools in each state implement a prevention-oriented child sexual abuse program which teaches: 

1. Students in grades preK – 12th grade, age-appropriate techniques to recognize child sexual abuse and tell a trusted adult.
2. School personnel all about child sexual abuse.
3. Parents and guardians the warning signs of child sexual abuse, plus needed assistance, referral or resource information to support sexually abused children and their families.