Child Abuse Advocate Says Sexual Abuse Reporting Class Is Successful

A woman who teaches school children in Muskogee about how to spot and report sexual abuse says the presentations have been successful.

Shelly stout goes to every elementary school in Muskogee each year to give her presentation about sexual abuse.

According to Stout, after her class, many kids end up coming forward, saying they've been a victim.

Stout says 21 kids have come forward to her just from her presentations and she's thankful for help from the local police in getting cases prosecuted

Stout and Lieutenant Emily Pippin with Muskogee Police say preventing abuse from happening in the first place is the most important part.