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Resources for Parents and Children
One person's stance against child abuse and child sexual abuse has a ripple effect. Other lives are touched 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 report child abuse in New Hampshire, contact NH Division for Children, Youth and Families at 1-800-894-5533.
Articles and Resources for Parents
- Being Friends, Being Safe, Being Catholic Coloring Book (pdf)
- Family Discussion Cards (pdf)
- Prayer Card - A Prayer for Protecting God's Children (pdf)
- Common Sense on Social Networking (pdf)
- How to Recognize Online Grooming (pdf)
- Cyberbullying (pdf)
- Internet Safety for Elementary School Aged Students (pdf)
- Internet Safety for High School Aged Students (pdf)
- YouTube and Your Kids (pdf)
- Ten Ways to Keep Children Safer (pdf)
- Keeping Children Safe in a Technology-Based World (pdf)
- Five Easy Steps You Can Take to Protect Children in Your Care (pdf)
- How to Respond to a Disclosure of Abuse (pdf)
- Talking with Your Children About Abuse (pdf)
- Internet Safety Guide - Resources (pdf)
- Circles of Care
- Circles of Care Resources (pdf)
- Safe and Sound All Around: A Personal Safety Workshop for Parents and Children
- Safe and Sound All Around: Parent Guide (pdf)
- Safety Tips for Elementary Students: