RESOURCES FOR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND CHILDREN
Families play an important role in safeguarding children from harm and preventing child sexual abuse. The resources presented here were reviewed by the MOORE team and other experts for credibility of source, utility in terms of actionable advice, timeliness of the advice, user-friendliness, and accessibility. We do not include all possible resources; rather, the selection is limited to include high-quality resources generated by reputable organizations that, where possible, are available in multiple languages.
Also watch specialist insight from our Director, Elizabeth Letourneau, PhD.
SHORE
Initiative of Lucy Faithful Foundation launched in 2023 to provide a safe and anonymous place for young people to get help and support. The aim of this website is to prevent harmful sexual behaviours among young people.
COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN
Global nonprofit offering parents a How-to Guide to respond to disclosure and identify signs of abuse. Also provides a variety of research-based resources. (English website + Spanish resources).
WHAT'S OK?
Initiave of Stop It NowI USA, this website and helpline offers free, confidential support and resources to youth and young adults with concerns about their own or a friend's sexual thoughts, feeling, or behaviors.
UPSTREAM
Online resource enabling adults in Scotland to prevent child sexual abuse and to protect the next child. Website offers guidance on talking to your child (12 and under, and teenagers 12+) and advice to help navigate the online world.
RAPE, ABUSE, AND INCEST NATIONAL NETWORK
Operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE) and providing advice if you suspect a child is being harmed. (English website + Spanish resources).
WORLD CHILDHOOD FOUNDATION
Private funder and liaison between donors and community-based organizations currently supporting over 100 projects in 17 countries. Childhood USA hosts a resource hub containing a range of programs and services.
BEYOND THE RESEARCH
Elizabeth Letourneau recommends that parents and caregivers follow a few simple steps to reduce the risk of child sexual abuse and for detecting the warning signs of potential sexual abuse problems.