Consent violation

Parents play a critical role in teaching their kids about consent, respect, and boundaries. One of the most impactful ways that parents can teach kids about their bodily autonomy and respecting the boundaries of others is by modeling examples of everyday consent. Learn some practical tips in this article.

Straight talk about body parts and a no-secrets policy can empower kids to get help when they need it. Read this article for specific ways to teach your children to speak up about sexual abuse and inappropriate touching.

The nonprofit Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center Foundation in conjunction with Wonder Media has developed a national campaign on a child abuse awareness and prevention. The program’s main goal is to educate children about what to do when confronted with abusive behavior, safe and unsafe touches, going to a parent or another trusted adult if they are confronted in an unsafe situation, and that it is not their fault.

This is a website assisting victims of abuse to document the correct information in order to get help, seek legal justice, and help prosecutors.

This crisis text line provides a live trained crisis counselor via text 24/7 to work through and provide resources for any mental health crisis including suicidal thoughts, sexual assault, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse issues.

Call this hotline to speak with a trained professional 24/7 if you need help with anything related to sexual assault of you or someone you know.

This is a confidential 24/7 phone support line for Native Americans experiencing a domestic violence crisis.