Library of Resources
Stop It Now! has the practical, hopeful and specialized resources adults need to prevent child sexual abuse. Follow the links below to review, download or order prevention materials or search for specialized 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.
To find resources, enter the title, a portion of the title or any key word to bring up all relevant resources.
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| Out of Bounds: Sexual Abuse in Sports: Article |
Psychology Today blog post with advice and tips for observing coaches and other’s behaviors. |
| Operation Predator - Targeting child exploitation and sexual crimes: Homeland Security Fact and Information Page |
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| Online support group for parents of abused children - TAALK |
Online weekly support group for parents whose children have been sexually abused. |
| No Hay Lugar Como el Hogar |
Sex education for pre-K through 12th grade. |
| New Hope for Sex Offender Treatment: Article |
Article by Karen Kersting about how research suggests psychological treatment helps reduce recidivism among convicted sex offenders. |
| Netsmartz Workshop: An Interactive Educational Resource |
An interactive educational resoruce for parents, teens, and kids about internet safety. |
| NEARI Press |
Online training workshops. |
| Nationwide Referral for Sex Offender Treatment |
Referrals for treatment for adults or youth who have sexually offended. |
| National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline (1.800.331.9474) |
Peer advocates available 24/7 to support teens with concerns about dating violence |
| National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1.800.273.TALK ) |
24 hr support and asssitance for anyone feeling depressed, overwhelmed or suicidal. |
| National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) - UK |
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| National Sexual Assault Hotline (1.800.656.HOPE) |
Nationwide referrals for specialized counseling and support groups. Hotline (1.800.656.4673) routes calls to local sex assault crisis centers for resources and referrals. Spanish available |
| National Sex Offender Public Website (FBI) |
A list of offender registry websites by state provided by the FBI. |
| National Runaway Safeline (1.800.RUNAWAY) |
Crisis line for youth thinking about running away, for youth already on the run and for adults worried about a runaway. 24/7 help available. |
| National Reentry Resource Center |
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| National Plan to Prevent the Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children |
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| National Parent Helpline (1.855.4A.PARENT) |
Helpline for parent and caregiver support. |
| National Organization for Victim Assistance |
Information, resources and referrals for victim advocacy and resources |
| National Juvenile Justice Network |
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| National Institute of Mental Health Information Resource Center Live Help (1.800.789.2647) |
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