Links to Other Websites with Information on Child Abuse and Keeping Kids Safe:
- Netsmartz (For Kids)
- “Stop It Now”Darkness to Light
- Child Lures Prevention
- Prevent Child Abuse America
- Child Welfare Information Gateway
- Oregon Department of Human Services
- Children First for Oregon
- Oregon Department of Justice
- National Children’s Alliance
- The Oregon Network of Child Abuse Intervention Centers
- CARES Northwest
For Adults
Recommended Videos
Sexual Abuse
Safe Touch
Internet Safety
Readings
- Sexual Development and Behavior in Children (PDF) / Desarrollo Sexual y Conducta en los Niños (PDF)
- Understanding and Coping with Sexual Behavior Problems in Children (PDF) / Cómo Entender y Manejar los Problemas de
- Comportamiento Sexual en los Niños: Información para Padres y Cuidadores de Niños (PDF)
- Range of Sexual Behavior in Children
- Normal Sexual Development by Age
- What parent need to know about sexual abuse (PDF) / En Español: Folleto Informativo sobre el Abuso Sexual Infantil: Para Padres, Maestros y demás Cuidadores (PDF)
Sexual Abuse
- Q&A About Child Sexual Abuse Treatment (PDF) / Preguntas y Respuestas Acerca del Abuso Sexual Infantil (PDF)
- What to do If Your Child Discloses Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers (PDF) / Qué Hacer Si Tu Niño Revela Que Ha
- Sido Abusado Sexualmente: Información para Padres y Cuidadores (PDF)
- Coping with the Shock of Intrafamilial Sexual Abuse (PDF) / Cómo Afrontar el Shock del Abuso Sexual Intrafamiliar (PDF)
- Coping with the Emotional Stress of the Legal System (PDF) / Cómo Manejar el Estrés Emocional que Puede Producir la Interacción con el Sistema Legal (PDF)
Physical Abuse/Neglect
- What Is Child Abuse and Neglect? Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms (PDF) / ¿Qué Es el Abuso y la Negligencia de Menores? Reconociendo los Indicios y los Síntomas (PDF)
- Long-Term Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect (PDF) / Consecuencias a Largo Plazo del Maltrato de Menores (PDF)
- Parenting a Child Who has Experienced child abuse or neglect (PDF)
- Physical Punishment:What Parents Should Know (PDF)
Domestic Violence
Prevention
- Understanding Grooming behaviors
- Impact of Exposure to Sexually Explicit and Exploitative Materials (PDF)
- 25 Things your Teenage Daughter won’t tell you if She’s being Abused
- 13 things I would tell my 15-year-old-self about dating
- Warning signs of Child Abuse
- Recognizing abusive behavior in yourself
- Respect the one you love
Healing
- Age-Related Reactions to a traumatic event and how to help
- After a Crisis: Help Young Children Heal
- Common questions about counseling
- 11 Things that can Help you Recover from Abuse
- 101 ideas of things to help you recover from abuse
- Breaking the cycle of child abuse
Resources
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network offers training, support, and resources to providers who work with children and families exposed to a wide range of traumatic experiences.
- Stop It Now! provides support, information and resources to keep children safe and create healthier communities.
Helpline (national toll-free): 1.888.PREVENT FREE - Oregon Department of Human Services – Child Abuse and Neglect
- RehabCenter.net – Understanding Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
For Kids
Movies!
Games!
For Teens
“END BULLING”
— Kids In The House
- “To This Day Project” — Shane Koyczan
- “Internet is like a knife..very helpful…but it can also cut you” – Julie’s Journey
- “DON’T GET RAPED“- “It is never the survivors’ fault”
For Your Information
- A Teens Guide to Cyber Security
- Staying Safe While Staying Connected
- Sex? Or Sexual Abuse?
- “But who should I tell?” Q & A about seeking help about sexual abuse
- It’s NEVER your fault – the truth about sexual abuse
- 11 Things that can Help you Recover from Abuse
- Signs you might be Dating a Psychopath
- Respect The One You Love
Useful links