Children's Defense Alliance (CDA) is the educational division of CRA. Established seven years ago after two students were targeted for abduction at a large synagogue, which asked us to enhance their security protocols. They had every security measure in place - except teaching their students what to do after they left the safety of their campus. The traffickers had been stalking the children for months, which is not uncommon.
CDA has developed interactive, age specific, safety programs with overwhelmingly positive feedback and repeat clients.
We have presented 550+ workshops and programs since December 2014! We have presented countless online programs as well.
Our training modules are based on Awareness, Prevention, Evasion and Self-Protection, with hands-on interaction -- which not only engages all ages, but also educates them.
CDA also provides training programs for educators, counselors clergy and civic leaders.
CDA's educational programs and speaking engagements have been well received at many organizations, which include:
We have been keynote speakers for 20+ events over the past few years.
Ages 4 to 10
This fun and interactive program focuses on our trademark "Color Code of Awareness" Situational Awareness, Prevention, Evasion and Self-Protection. Situational Awareness.
45 - 60 minutes. Interactive
Program focuses on how to stay safe from “bad guys” and “bullies.” Empowers kids to learn situational awareness, what to do in bad situations & how to get help.
30 minutes. Evasion/Self-Protection. Instructors interact with children, teaching evasive and self-protection moves in a fun and friendly fashion. They are taught real-world tactics to draw attention to themselves - the right way, and how to get the help they need and also how to create the space to get away.
15 to 30 minutes. Parents/Guardians. Show slides with stats and information that is relative to their community at large. Talk with Parents & Guardians about the trafficking issues and how they can help protect their families.
NOTE: When this class is presented with parent participation, the educator removes the children to do a craft while we speak with the parents. The adult section is not suitable for children of any age.
Ages 13 to 18
This interactive workshop features CDA's original Color Code of Awareness, Prevention, Evasion & Self-Protection.
Additional modules are focused on issues that are relative to their community & age group as well as trafficking issues & social media safety. 1.5 hours to 2.0 hours
45 – 60 minutes. Interactive Presentation. Focuses on Situational Awareness, Prevention, Evasion and Self-Protection & our trademark “Color Code of Awareness.” Situational Awareness.
30 minutes. Self-Protection. Instructors interact with teens, teaching evasive and self-protection moves in a fun and friendly fashion. Teens are taught not only the basic tactics but also more advanced tactics to thwart & stop an attack as well as how to get away.
15 + minutes. Q & A. Additional slides with stats and information that is relative to their community. Answer questions about safety and trafficking issues as well as social media concerns.
Teen Adult 101
High School Teens
National Pilot Program
This interactive workshop weaves awareness throughout hard "life" topics: Dating Safety, Social Media/Geo-Tagging, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Stalking, Cyberstalking, Alcohol/Drug Misuse and Abuse, Suicide Prevention & Sex Trafficking. Features CDA’s Color Code of Awareness, Prevention, Evasion & Self-Protection Module.
1.0 hour for Pilot Presentation
1.5 hours to include Physical Self-Protection & Evasion
NOTE: This class was originally designed to be a 2 hour class plus a 30 minute physical module. This would be the ideal way to teach it, allowing for a 5-10 minute break at the half-way mark.
1.0 hour. Interactive Presentation Focuses on Situational Awareness and Prevention through: Dating, bullying, cyber-bullying, alcohol & drug abuse, suicide, stalking, cyber-stalking, and trafficking. De-escalation techniques in all areas are discussed. Features our trademark Color Code of Awareness” including Prevention, Evasion & Self-Protection.
30 minutes. Self-Protection. Instructors interact with teens, teaching evasive and self-protection moves in a fun and friendly fashion.
Ages 12 and over
Younger students are welcome with parental approval
This course was designed for individuals / students with little to no background in social media. This interactive workshop features a condensed version of CDA’s original Color Code of Awareness, Prevention, Evasion & Self-Protection Module.
1.0 hour for Interactive Presentation
1.5 hours to include Presentation and Q&A
It provides an introductory examination of social media and the uses of the most common social media platforms used today. The goal is to understand the key features of social media, the benefits of certain platforms for their respective target audience and the continuing relevance of social media to contemporary culture, social and professional life. Safety and awareness are highlighted throughout this program.
Safety Topics Covered: Communication basics, Geotagging, Cyber-Bullying, Cyber-Stalking and Catfishing.
The 3rd portion of the program is a Q & A session.
NOTE: This class is especially helpful for parents/guardians and educators who need to get up to speed on social media basics. Taught for many homeschoolers who have not been as exposed to the dangers of social media.
Ages 12 and over
Younger students are welcome with parental approval
This course was designed for individuals / students that are familiar with the basics of social media and applications.
This specific interactive workshop does not feature CDA’s original Color Code of Awareness, Prevention, Evasion & Self-Protection Module. It can be added (at no charge if time will allow).
1.0 hour for Interactive Presentation
1.5 hours to include Presentation and Q&A 2.0 hours to include The Color Code of Awareness
It provides an examination of social media and the uses of the most common social media platforms used today. The goal is to understand how content (text, audio and video) is shared on different platforms and why doing so can be dangerous. It provides an in-depth look at posting hazards and warning signs and how predators use the information to find victims.
This class also discusses bullying and cyberbullying: what to do if you are targeted and how to survive such an attack.
Safety Topics Covered: Posting, Privacy, Geotagging, Posting “Permanence”, Sexting, Cyber-Bullying, Cyber-Stalking, Catfishing and Online Safety. Breakdown of today’s most popular APPS and safety precautions when using them.
College Students -
Especially those entering College
This Safety Awareness Workshop weaves awareness throughout hard “life” topics that affect college students.
1.5 hours for Situational Awareness Presentation 2.0 hours to include Physical Self-Protection & Evasion
1.0 hour. Interactive Presentation
Focuses on Awareness and Prevention through: Dating, bullying, cyber-bullying, stalking, cyber-stalking, trafficking and on-campus safety. Features our “Color Code of Awareness” through Safety, Prevention, Evasion & Self-Protection as the last module.
NOTE: Campus Safety Module features: Interpersonal Scenarios, Violence Incidents, Threats (Covert and Overt), Response to Hostile Events and Active Threats.
15 + minutes. Q & A. Additional slides with stats and information that is relative to their community. Answer questions about safety and trafficking issues as well as social media concerns.
30 minutes. Self-Protection (add-on).
NOTE: Instructors will demonstrate the key moves to get away in above program if interactive portion is not desired. Instructors interact with students, teaching evasive and self-protection moves in a fun and friendly fashion.