Protecting the children in our community requires all of us to stay informed, recognize the signs of abuse, and know where to turn for help. Below, you will find trusted toolkits, training programs, and resources from organizations dedicated to keeping kids safe, both online and in their everyday lives.
If you are concerned about a child's immediate safety, please call 911 right away. To report suspected child abuse or neglect in Texas, call 1-800-252-5400 or visit Texas Department of Family & Protective Services Abuse Hotline Website. For free, confidential support 24/7, contact the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline,1-800-422-4453.
- Resources for Parents/Guardians:
- Child Help. Resources for Parents: PARENTS | Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
- Mama Bear Effect. Down-to earth educational resources, downloads, materials, pediatric resources, and research: The Mama Bear Effect - Child Sexual Abuse is Preventable
- Advice for Families: Support & advice for families | NSPCC
- Keeping Children Safe. Support and tips to help you keep children safe: Comprehensive child safety guide | NSPCC
Be Kid Safe. Tip sheets for difficult moments or building everyday skills: Parent Learning Resources - BeKidSafe
- Resources for Online Safety:
- Thorn. Resources for Parents: Be Your Kid's Safety Net - Thorn for Parents
- Thorn. Resources for Youth: Homepage - NoFiltr
- NetSmartz. Be Safer Online: Videos – Be Safer Online!
- NetSmartz. Online Safety Education Program: NetSmartz Home
- Common Sense Media. Parenting, Media, and Everything in Between: Parenting, Media, and Everything in Between | Common Sense Media
Internet Matters. Online Safety Advice: Get online safety advice by age, apps and activity | Internet Matters
- Resources for School-Aged Youth:
- Talk PANTS and Help Keep Children Safe: Talk PANTS: Conversation to help keep children safe | NSPCC
- Consent for Kids: consent for kids - YouTube
Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center. Protect Yourself Rules Video Series by age group: Home - Fight Child Abuse
- Resources for Teenagers:
- Child Help. Resources for Teens: TEENS | Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
- Love is Respect: Healthy relationships for young adults | love is respect
- What’s OK? A safe space for young people to ask about sexual feelings, thoughts & behaviors: What's OK?
My Friend Too. Helps young people help their friends tell a trusted adult if they or their friend have experienced sexual violence: Resources | #MyFriendToo
- Resources for Individuals with Disabilities:
- Kid Power – Safety Powers Project. To prepare people with disabilities and their supporters to take charge of their emotional and personal safety: Safetypowers Skills for People with Disabilities: Free, Self-Paced
Jooux: Sexual Education and Relationship Information for Deaf or Hard of Hearing individuals: Service – Jooux
- Resources for All Ages:
- Prevent Abuse. Research and free resources for parents and caregivers: Prevent Abuse
- Monique Burr Foundation for Children (Prevention Education Programs) Home - Monique Burr Foundation
- Educate2Empower. Children's books and resources that address critical topics: Educate2Empower Publishing
- RAINN. Anti-sexual violence organization and operator of the National Sexual Assault Hotline: Homepage - RAINN
- Child Help. Resources for Survivors: SURVIVORS | Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
