Photolisting

Understanding the purpose of a private narrative, information to include—and not include—in a private narrative, and examples of well-written private narratives.

Follow these writing guidelines and use our sample questions to write engaging narratives that protect children’s safety, privacy, and dignity.

Narratives of four children, including siblings, a teen, and a child with significant needs, illustrate qualities of engaging narratives that protect children’s safety, privacy, and dignity.

A list of details and descriptions that should never be shared in a child’s narrative—and the thinking behind it.

Include details like these to write public narratives that are engaging and protect children’s safety, privacy, and dignity.