Caring adults often feel helpless in the face of today’s alarming news. Rape crisis center experts estimate that one in three girls and one in four boys will be sexually assaulted by the time they are 18 years old. A recent National Victim’s Center study indicates that 1/3 of all rapes occur before the victim is 11 years old. Studies show that about 85 percent of all abuse happens with people the victim knows. Fortunately, there are some very simple, effective skills that we can teach children to help them be safe in most situations.

Why does KIDPOWER work?

Our approach is based on the understanding that people learn more by doing than by talking about doing. Students successfully practice each idea presented. This experience builds confidence and competence and develops skills in students’ bodies as well as their minds. KIDPOWER also works because the skills are taught in a way that is not scary or overwhelming but that is matter-of-fact and fun.

What is our track record?

KIDPOWER has trained thousands of young people in the Colorado Springs area.  Our students report feeling much more confident and prepared.  We have dozens of reports of students who have used these skills to keep themselves physically and emotionally safe in many threatening situations.  We are always happy to provide references from graduates of our classes and school administrators.

Who are we?

Staff

	Center Director -  Jan Isaacs Henry
	Program Director - Natalie Yungner
	Administrative Assistant - Heather Guerrero

Instructors

	Kenya Cruzat
	Ashleigh Curry
	Angela Hamilton
	Jared Hayes
	Maryjane Hayes
	Meredith Henry
	Deputy Karl Herndon, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office
	Jan Isaacs Henry
	Chris Knoepke
	Amanda Larsen
	Linda Schafer
	Natalie Yungner

Board of Directors

	President - Nancy Saltzman, Ph.D., Principal, Broadmoor Elementary School, Retired
	Secretary - Carla Lemmon, PsyD., Clinical Psychologist, Private Practice
	Rita Burns, Vice President, Communications and Marketing, Memorial Hospital
	Brett Fouss, D.O., Psychiatrist, Private Practice
	John Henry, Executive Director, Corporate Communications, USAA, Retired
	Michele Hodges, El Paso County Sheriff's Office, Retired
	Paul Isenstadt, Director of Programming and Residential Services, ComCor
	Amy Mullaney, Assistant District Attorney, 4th Judicial District
	Lt. Clif Northam, Swing Shift Watch Commander, Criminal Justice Center, El Paso County Sheriff's Office
	Darcell Palmer, School Administration Consultant
	Jim Stinson, Officer, Colorado Springs Police Department
	Wynde Stinson, LCSW, Private Practice

Advisors

	Local Co-Founder and Advisor - Debra Campeau, Managing Attorney, Office Guardian-ad-Litem
	Local Co-Founder and Advisor - Jan DeBoer, LCSW, Private Practice
	Past - President and Advisor - Sandra Johnson, Community Leader
	Financial Advisor - Robert D. Johnson, CPA, P.C.