Library of Resources

We know that lack of information is a key barrier in taking a step to prevent child sexual abuse. That's why we've also made available a searchable database of the resources used by our Helpline staff as an additional tool for understanding child sexual abuse and taking actions to prevent it. While we carefully review each resource, inclusion in this library does not mean that we endorse or recommend the resource. Please review any resource carefully for relevance to your own personal situation. 

To find resources, enter the title, a portion of the title or any key word to bring up all relevant resources.

Please note that we are always happy to learn of a new resource for sexual abuse prevention and invite anyone to forward resources to us for review. 

Titlesort ascending Description
Understanding Juvenile and Family Court (Network of Care)

Information about the family court process.
Tags: Advocacy, Law, Legal, Parents, Youth Sexual Behavior Problems, YSB, Understanding Juvenile and Family CourtNetwork of Care

Understanding Children's Sexual Behaviors: Guidebooks

Guidebooks on healthy sexuality development by Toni Cavanaugh Johnson, PhD, an expert in children's sexual behaviors.
Tags: Parents, Professionals, Youths Sexual Behavior Problems

Unchained At Last: Organization

Nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women and girls leave or avoid arranged or forced marriage. Offers pro bono counseling and legal services to those at risk of or escaping arranged marriages, as well as advocacy and education to the public.
Tags: Adult Survivor, Child Survivor, Domestic Violence, Sexual Exploitation, Human Trafficking, Legal Advocacy, Unchained At Last

Troubled Desire: Organization

Online anonymous self-help program available to individuals who are concerned about sexual thoughts, feelings and behaviors towards children, youth and adolescents. Geared towards people who may not be able to connect with an in-person therapist; modules also available for allies (friends, family and spouses) and professionals.
Tags: Adults At-Risk, Abuser, Non-Offending Pedophile, MAPs, Troubled Desire, Dunklefeld

Treatment Referrals (Safer Society)

List of treatment providers for children, adolescents and adults who may be engaging in sexually unsafe or abusive behavior.
Tags: Adult At-Risk, CSAM, MAP, Offender, Treatment, Youth Sexual Behavior Problem, YSB, Safer Society

Treatment Referrals (ATSA)

Referrals for treatment for children, adolescents and adults who are engaging in risky, harmful or abusive behaviors. 
Tags: Adult At-Risk, Child Pornography, Child Sexual Abuse Material, CSAM, Treatment, Youth Sexual Behavior Problem, YSB, Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse, ATSA

Towards a Better Understanding of Children's Sexual Behavior (NYU Child Study Center)

Article about understanding the sexual behaviors of children and adolescents.
Tags: Healthy Development, Parents, Sexuality Education, Prevention, Youths Sexual Behavior, NYU Child Study Center

Tips for Talking to Your Child About Sexual Health (teachingsexualhealth.ca)

Guidebook for parents of youth, on how to talk to their teen about sexual health using teachable moments and a caregiver's own values to support their child's healthy development. 
Tags: Healthy Sexuality Education, Tips for Talking to Your Child About Sexual Health, teachingsexualhealth.ca

There's No Place Like Home...For Sex Education

Sexual development information that is age-specific, offered in English and Spanish.
Tags: Bi-Lingual, Child, Healthy Sexuality, Parents, Professional, Spanish, Sex Education, Teen, Advocates for Youth

The Trevor Project (1.866.488.7386): Organization

Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and intersex youth ages 13-24. Chat and text also available.
Tags: Helpline, Hotline, LGBTQIA, Survivor, Teens, The Trevor Project

The Role of Law Enforcement in the Response to Child Abuse and Neglect: Fact and Information Page (Child Welfare Information Gateway)

This manual provides the basis for involvement that law enforcement has in responding to child abuse and neglect.
Tags: Advocacy, Investigation, Legal, Prevention, Professional, Reporting, Training, Child Welfare Information Gateway

The Role of Educators in Preventing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect: Fact and Information Page (Child Welfare Information Gateway)

This manual provides the basis for the involvement that teachers, counselors, and other school personnel have in helping combat the problem of child abuse and neglect.
Tags: Advocacy, Educators, Prevention, Professional, Reporting, Training, Child Welfare Information Gateway

The National Deaf Hotline: Organization

Hotline available 24/7 to anyone in the Deaf community who has been affected by sexual assault or domestic violence. Video phone can be reached at 1.855.812.1001; email and chat also available through their website.
Tags: ASL, Deaf-Blind, Disabled, Survivor, The Deaf Hotline

The Internet and Children - What's the Problem? (Parents Protect)

Information about how to keep children safe online, from Stop It Now! UK.
Tags: Cyberbullying, Cybercrime, International, Online Safety, Parents, Sexting, Sexual Exploitation, Social Media, Textual Harassment, United Kingdom, Parents Protect

The Healthy Sex Talk: Teaching Kids Consent, Ages 1-21 (The Good Men Project)

Blog post listing action items and teaching tools for parents, caregivers and educators to help minimize rape and sexual assault by teaching consent, empathy, respect and empowerment to both children and teens.
Tags: Healthy Development, Sexuality Education, Relationships, the Good Men Project

The Healthy Bodies Toolkit (Vanderbilt Kennedy Center)

Resource for parents of children with disabilities in helping teach their children about puberty, their bodies, and what to expect. Has separate toolkit for boys and girls; includes different learning styles and visual aids. Spanish available.
Tags: ASD, Intellectual Disability, The Healthy Bodies Toolkit, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center

The Heal Project: Organization

Organization dedicating to preventing and healing child sexual abuse through sexual liberation, education, and empowerment.
Tags: Adult Survivor, Ignacio Rivera, The Heal Project

The Global Prevention Project: Organization

Global project aimed at providing compassionate and informed mental health and wellbeing support to adults with risky sexual thoughts and non-contact sexual behaviors. Also offers weekly phone-in counseling groups to MAPs and their significant others.
Tags: Adult At-Risk, Anti-Contact, Phone Counseling, Minor Attracted Person, Non-Offending, Pedophile, Spouses, Support Group, The Global Prevention Project 

The Future of Sex Education: Organization

Expert advice for professionals on how to have quality standards in sex education within the school system. 
Tags: Healthy Sexuality Development, Prevention, Teenagers, Sex Education, Advocates for Youth, SIECUS, The Future of Sex Education

The Bristlecone Project (1in6.org)

Stories of male survivors of sexual abuse, a project from 1in6.org. Also a link to 24/7 confidential chat; online therapy also available thru USC to California residents.
Tags: Adult Survivor, Bristlecone Project, Helpline

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