Categories: General News, Home, News and Events, Our Perspective

Teen Dating Safety Tips

While you can’t prevent your teen’s first heartbreak, you can equip them with the tools and knowledge needed to safely navigate dating.   Teaching teen dating safety goes beyond the “birds and the bees.” It also involves teaching teens respect, communication skills, and spotting red flags before problems escalate. While discussing sex and relationships might be intimidating, or even uncomfortable, …

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Categories: Child Sexual Abuse Survivors, Guest Blog, News and Events, Our Perspective, School Safety

Tips for Keeping Remote Students Safe

Schools can play a vital role in student safety and should continue to play this role for remote students. Schools provide important education for children and a space for them to discover who they are and form friendships. Schools also serve as a safe haven for some children. 30% of children who are sexually abused …

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Categories: Child Sexual Abuse Survivors, News and Events, Our Perspective

Safety from Online Exploitation

Since the beginning of the pandemic, we’ve seen an increase in reports of the online exploitation of children. Trafficking is happening everywhere: not just in developing countries, but also in first world nations and especially online. Last year saw changes in child abuse reporting rates and trafficking reporting rates that show an increase in the …

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Categories: Guest Blog, Misc

Preventing Child Sexual Abuse: “Do’s” and “Don’ts” for Busy Parents

By Laura Landgraf, Author, Activist, and Speaker Nothing compares with the moments my children were born. My son offered his opinion of the process instantly with an indignant wail. I laughed in delight. My daughter, after being placed on my tummy, quietly contemplated me with her great big eyes. I melted in that gaze. I …

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Categories: Misc, Other, Our Perspective

The 5 Steps Holiday Edition

Five simple steps can help us protect our children throughout the holidays, and every day! THE 5 STEPS TO PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAYS Learn more about The 5 Steps and how they can help make a safer holiday for your kids. See STEP 1: LEARN THE FACTS See STEP 2: MINIMIZE OPPORTUNITY See …

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