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Talking to Your Kids About Sex Abuse Safety

How To Talk About Sexual Abuse Safety Did you know that most children never report sexual abuse while it’s happening? If you think that’s crazy, think about this: Most sexual abusers are someone known and trusted by your family, not a stranger. The combination of a trusted family member or friend creating feelings of emotional…

Prevention Guide for Youth Organizations

How Can Your Organization Prevent Sexual Abuse? Youth organizations should schedule regular self-assessments to identify any faults or weaknesses in their sexual abuse prevention program. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed a downloadable guide to help organizations adopt or adapt their prevention strategies. You can download the CDC’s guide here: The…

Can A Stranger Help Your Child?

Yesterday, a member of the social network Imgur.com posted about his experience eating lunch near a McDonald’s playground. In his story, titled “Being Male Sucks Sometimes” the man claims he only meant to help a little girl who was hurt. The girl’s mother became upset, calling him a “pervert”. McDonald’s employees appeared and even the…

How To Engage Bystanders

You’ve read the interviews: Family members or neighbors are often quoted as saying “I thought something was strange. But I didn’t speak up.” No matter how many times we shake our heads at other’s inaction, it’s a fact: You’re less likely to speak up when others stay quiet. We worry that it may not be…

Every Adult Should See “Something Terrible”

“In 1986, my world was broken by two criminals, my biological father, who abandoned his family, like his father had, and a teenager who threatened me with a gun and raped me for three days.” In a Huffington Post interview to promote “Something Terrible“, an agonizing and triumphant story addressing his fears of who he…