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.
Title |
Description |
|---|---|
| Understanding Juvenile and Family Court (Network of Care) |
Information about the family court process. |
| Understanding Children's Sexual Behaviors: Guidebooks |
Guidebooks on healthy sexuality development by Toni Cavanaugh Johnson, PhD, an expert in children's sexual behaviors. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Treatment Referrals (Safer Society) |
List of treatment providers for children, adolescents and adults who may be engaging in sexually unsafe or abusive behavior. |
| Treatment Referrals (ATSA) |
Referrals for treatment for children, adolescents and adults who are engaging in risky, harmful or abusive behaviors. |
| Towards a Better Understanding of Children's Sexual Behavior (NYU Child Study Center) |
Article about understanding the sexual behaviors of children and adolescents. |
| 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. |
| There's No Place Like Home...For Sex Education |
Sexual development information that is age-specific, offered in English and Spanish. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| The Internet and Children - What's the Problem? (Parents Protect) |
Information about how to keep children safe online, from Stop It Now! UK. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| The Heal Project: Organization |
Organization dedicating to preventing and healing child sexual abuse through sexual liberation, education, and empowerment. |
| 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. |
| The Future of Sex Education: Organization |
Expert advice for professionals on how to have quality standards in sex education within the school system. |
| 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. |