InvestigateTV+: Erin’s Law pushes states to mandate child sexual abuse prevention education in schools
Erin's Law, a legislation requiring annual personal body safety education in public schools, has been adopted by 38 states in the US. The law aims to prevent child sexual abuse by educating children about their bodies and boundaries.
Erin Merryn, a survivor of child sexual abuse, has been advocating for Erin's Law, which requires public schools to teach personal body safety education annually. She was abused for six-and-a-half years as a child and believes that education is key to preventing such abuse. By 2025, 38 states had adopted Erin's Law or similar legislation. After one New York school implemented the law, nine children came forward in a single day. At least four states have never introduced legislation on the topic. Erin's Law aims to empower children with knowledge about their bodies and boundaries, helping to prevent child sexual abuse.
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