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
Prevent Child Abuse America: Organization

An organization for the prevention of child abuse.
Tags: Advocacy, Crisis Support, Public Policy, Statistics, Prevent Child Abuse America

Preparing Children to Testify (Hawaii.gov)

An article for parents and caregivers about how to prepare your child to testify in a courtroom.
Tags: Advocacy, Custody, Law, Legal, Sexual Abuse, Survivor, Witness, Hawaii.gov

Polaris: Organization

An organization fighting to eradicate trafficking and modern slavery, and restore freedom to survivors.
Tags: Advocacy, Policy, Sexual Abuse, Training, Victim Assistance, Polaris

Partners of Sex Addicts Resource Center (POSARC): Organization

A privately run website and coaching resource with online information for partners of adults with sex addiction. Lists national support groups.
Tags: Abuser, At-Risk, Self-Help, Sexual Behavior Problem, Partners of Sex Addicts Research Center, POSARC

Parents Whose Children Have Been Sexually Abused (Daily Strength Chat Boards)

Online chat board for non-offending parents and caregivers of a child who has been sexually abused. This site is not professionally managed or facilitated.
Tags: Parents of Survivors, Self-Help, Support, Daily Strength Chat Boards

Parents for Megan's Law (1.888.ASK.PFML) and the Crime Victim's Center: Organization

Provides a 24/7 hotline (1.800.ASK.PFML or 1.631.689.2672), support, information and victim advocacy services to help answer questions about sex offenders and children's safety. Also has links to sex offender registry and for reporting sex offenders.
Tags: Helpline, Prevention, Parents for Megan's Law, PFML

Parenting Safe Children: Organization

Workshops for parents and professionals on keeping children safe from sexual abuse.
Tags: Advocacy, Prevention, Publications, Schools, Trainings, Youth Serving Organizations, Parenting Safe Children

Parenting Children and Youth who Have Experienced Abuse or Neglect (Child Welfare Information Gateway)

Information for caregivers of abused and neglected children on how abuse affects a child, and how they can facilitate their healing. 
Tags: Child Survivor, Healing, Parents, Professionals, Recovery, Spanish, Child Welfare and Information Gateway

Parenting as an Abuse Survivor (The Mama Bear Effect)

Guide to potential triggers of parenting for adult survivors of child sexual abuse and how to cope with them.
Tags: Childbirth, Parents, Pregnancy, Prevention, Recovery, Parenting as an Abuse Survivor, the Mama Bear Effect

Parenting a Child Who Has Been Sexually Abused: A Guide for Foster and Adoptive Parents (Child Welfare Information Gateway)

Information to help caregivers of sexually abused children respond to their children in healthy parenting ways.
Tags: Child Survivor, Healing, Parents, Professionals, Recovery, Spanish, Child Welfare and Information Gateway

Parent2Parent Toolkit (Raliance)

Resources for parents of children exhibiting sexually concerning, problematic or abusive behaviors, including videos for caregivers and handouts to help have conversations with other caring adults about what's going on.
Tags: Child At-Risk to Abuse, Youth Sexual Behavior Problem, YSB, Parent2Parent, RALIANCE, NEARI Press 

Parent's Guide to Internet Safety (FBI)

An online pamphlet highlighting safety strategies to keep children and youth safe with cyber-based media.
Tags: Prevention, Parents, Online Safety, Social Networking, Social Media, Technology, FBI

Parent Tip Sheets (It's Time We Talked)

Downloadable PDF tip sheets for parents to start conversations with their children about pornography. 
Tags: Australia, Caregivers, Cyber Safety, Healthy Sexuality Education, International, Internet, Online Teens, Youths Sexual Behaviors, It's Time We Talked

Pandora's Project: Organization

Online peer support and resources for survivors of rape and sexual abuse and their friends and family.
Tags: Allies, Adult Survivor, Healing, Partners, Recovery, Self-Help, Spouses, Support Group, Pandys, Pandora's Project

Out of Bounds: Sexual Abuse in Sports (Psychology Today)

Blog post with advice and tips for observing coaches and other’s behaviors.
Tags: Athletics, Extracurricular Activities, Parents, Prevention, School, Sports, Youth Serving Organizations

Our Wave: Organization

Organization working to empower sexual assault survivors by sharing their stories, finding continuinity between those narratives and working to fight for prevention and change.
Tags: Adult Survivor, Self-Disclosure, Survivor Stories, Our Wave

Operation Predator - Targeting Child Exploitation and Sexual Crimes (Department of Homeland Security)

Fact sheet about US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations initiative combating the sexual exploitation of children.
Tags: Child Pornography, Child Sex Abuse Material, Reporting, Sex Offenders, Sex Tourism, Professionals, Parents, Victim Identification Program, Operation Predator, ICE

Online Support Group for Parents of Abused Children (TAALK)

Online weekly support group for parents whose children have been sexually abused.
Tags: Caregiver, Child Survivor, Healing, Recovery, Self-Help, Support, TAALK

Now Matters Now: Organization

Suicide prevention website offering videos on other people's experiences, mindfulness techniques and coping skills.
Tags: Crisis, Now Matters Now

Not the Life I Chose: Blog

Blog documenting one mother's life after her husband's sexually abuse behaviors are revealed both on and offline.
Tags: Child Pornography, Child Sexual Abuse Material, Non-Offending Parent, Partners, Spouse, Not the Life I Chose

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