Girl Scout booklets teach protection

A series of "Staying Safe" booklets and activities have been introduced for Daisy, Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts.

"As long as the world contains dangers for girls and young women, Girl Scouts can be a leading force in giving them the information and skills they need to stay safe," said Denise Stewart, executive director of Girl Scouts of Otahki Council.

Girls in local troops will learn and practice personal protection skills as outlined in the handbooks. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Research indicates that the intervention of a nurturing role model who believes a child's story of abuse and takes the necessary steps to support the child can protect the child from future abuse and stop the child from becoming abusive as a parent.

For more information, call the Girl Scouts of Otahki Council at 334-7741.