Maybe you have a suspicion that a child is being abused based on something you’ve witnessed, or a child has told you that abuse is happening. Either way, it’s your
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Teach Kids About Healthy Boundaries
Educating children about the importance of personal boundaries—and empowering them to speak out when they feel violated—is essential to healthy youth development. Yet, the topic of boundaries is one that
Read moreHow to Keep Your Teen Safe On-line
Keeping teens safe is hard enough in the physical world, let alone the cyberworld of social media, texting, online gaming, and online predators. But you don’t have to stand by
Read moreChild Sexual Abusers Are Often Known and Trusted
90% of children who experience sexual abuse are abused by someone they know and /or trust. 30% of victims are abused by a family member, and 60% by someone known
Read moreWhether You Realize it or Not, Child Sexual Abuse Affects All of Us
The impact of child sexual abuse is devastating for survivors, but also affects those close to them, as well as the surrounding community. It is the root cause of many
Read moreParent Engagement Videos
Parent and guardian education is very important. These videos review how abuse occurs, warning signs to be aware of, and how to respond. Click on the links below to find
Read moreKeeping Kids Safe from Grooming & Manipulation
The greatest threat to our children doesn’t come from strangers. It comes from people we know and trust. Grooming allows offenders to slowly overcome natural boundaries long before sexual abuse
Read moreChild Protection Resources
Learn more about steps you can take to help create a culture of safety and prevent child sexual abuse: Praesidium YMCA.org Darkness to Light Five Days of Action The CDC:
Read moreBeing the Safe Adult
When a child discloses their sexual abuse to you, it means that they trust you. It’s important to react in a responsible way that’s reassuring to the child. Disclosure of
Read moreBe an Informed Parent
As you are evaluating camps for your children, make sure to ask some specific questions of the camp to ensure the camp takes abuse prevention seriously. It is important to
Read moreTips for Talking to Your Kids About Healthy Relationships
At any age it is important to help kids understand their personal boundaries and those of others. Once they hit their teen years, conversations around consent can help give your
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