Resources for Parents and Concerned Adults

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Resources for Parents and Concerned Adults

One person's stance against child abuse and child sexual abuse has a ripple effect. Other lives are influenced and changed as a result. Each of us can contribute to creating safe environments for all children in our communities. If one person can accomplish so much, imagine what is possible when members of a community work together to protect children. The potential is tremendous!

Simple Steps You Can Take

Educate yourself about child abuse prevention.

Report any suspicions of child abuse.

Listen to children.

Know that abuse is never a victim's fault.

Believe in your own power to make a difference.

What Can Parents Do?

Teach children about healthy and safe relationships. Know the warning signs of potential abuse.

Know about your children's lives. Who do they spend time with? Where do they spend their time? Look out for older individuals who seem to be befriending your child.

Make sure that personnel at your child's school or other adults in their lives are trained in sexual abuse prevention.

Make sure your child knows what to do in the event of an assault.

To learn more about child safety visit these websites: NH Children's Trust and Prevent Child Abuse America.

To report child abuse in New Hampshire, contact NH Division for Children, Youth and Families at 1-800-894-5533.

Articles and Resources for Parents

Talking with Kids About the Sexual Abuse Scandal

Appropriate Boundaries - EnglishEspañol

Being Friends, Being Safe, Being Catholic Coloring Book 

Cell Phones and Parental Controls 

Common Sense on Social Networking 

Cyberbullying 

Cyberbullying (infographic) 

Family Discussion Cards 

Five Easy Steps You Can Take to Protect Children in Your Care 

Gaming Safely 

How to Recognize Online Grooming 

How to Respond to a Disclosure of Abuse 

Internet Resource Safety Guide 

Internet Safety for Elementary School Aged Students 

Internet Safety for High School Aged Students 

Internet Safety Tips

Instagram Guide for Parents 

Keeping Children Safe in a Technology-Based World 

Pattern of Grooming

Pinwheel Activity 

A Prayer for Protecting God's Children (Prayer Card)

Protecting Your Family from the Dangers of Electronic Pornography 

Safety Scenarios

Suicide Prevention Video for Adults

Talking with Your Children About Sexual Abuse - EnglishEspañol

Ten Ways to Keep Children Safer 

TikTok Parent Guide

Warning Signs of Abusers

What is Sexting? 

YouTube and Your Kids 

Knowing My Rules for Safety: English and Spanish