Library of Resources
We know that lack of information is a key barrier in taking a step to prevent child sexual abuse. That's why we've also made available a searchable database of the resources used by our Helpline staff as an additional tool for understanding child sexual abuse and taking actions to prevent it. While we carefully review each resource, inclusion in this library does not mean that we endorse or recommend the resource. Please review any resource carefully for relevance to your own personal situation.
To find resources, enter the title, a portion of the title or any key word to bring up all relevant resources.
Please note that we are always happy to learn of a new resource for sexual abuse prevention and invite anyone to forward resources to us for review.
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN): Organization |
The nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. Confidential National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1.800.656.HOPE or 1.800.656.4673 |
| Reading Resources (CMRPI) |
Books, literature, and web-based resources on child sexual abuse. |
| Recorded Webinars from MACA and MASOC (MASOC) |
Archived free trainings for professionals and families who care for children or adolescents with sexual behavior problems or problematic sexual behaviors. |
| Reference Guide for School Personnel Concerning Juveniles Who Have Committed Sexually Abusive and Offending Behavior (Colorado Department of Education) |
Provides guidance for schools and school districts educating youth with sexual behavior problems, especially juvenile offenders, on maintaining safe school community and inclusive learning environments for youth with sexual behaviors. |
| Reporting Abuse (The Mama Bear Effect) |
A breakdown of the processs of reporting and the investigation of child sexual abuse. |
| Resource Guide on Preventing Child Sexual Abuse in Youth Sports |
Resource list of general information and sample policies for preventing abuse in youth sports organizations. |
| Resources & Tools (Advocates for Youth) |
Resource for sex education for parents, professionals, and anyone involved in the welfare of children and teens. |
| Resources for Child Sexual Exploitation Survivors (NCMEC) |
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children offers links to reporting child sexual abuse material, including if a person themselves is in those images or videos, peer support groups, and information on locating a therapist. Available in English and Spanish. |
| Resources: Sex Offender Management (CEPP) |
Publications by the Center for Sex Offender Management, an archived project by CEPP. |
| Responding to Child Victims of Human Trafficking (Child Welfare Information Gateway) |
Resource to understand the response to child victims of human trafficking, including training requirements for professionals who work with this population as well as the services and supports the survivors are entitled to - which may include legal and immigration support, medical services, shelter, advocacy and therapeutic help. Addendum includes state specific resources. |
| Royal Commission Into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse: Organization |
Investigates private, public or non-government youth-serving institutions in Australia and makes recommendations on how to improve laws, policy and practices to prevent child sexual abuse in youth serving organizations. Includes a directory of resources for survivors and their families and research for professionals. |
| Safe to Compete: An Introduction to Sound Practices in Keeping Children Safer to Youth Serving Organizations (NCMEC) |
PDF download booklet with guidance, tips, and resources for making youth serving environments safer. |
| Safe to Compete: Organization |
Organization providing access to resources and tools to increase awareness and protect student athletes. |
| Safe4Athletes: Organization |
Advocacy and prevention program with resources for student athletes, parents, sports clubs, organizations. |
| Scarleteen: Organization |
Comprehensive sexuality information and help for teens and young adults. |
| Services Available to Victims of Human Trafficking (HHS) |
A resource guide of community and state-funded resources, including food, shelter, clothing, medical care, legal assistance, and job training for victims of trafficking. |
| Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA): Organization |
12-step support groups for adults with addictive sexual behaviors. |
| Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA): Organization |
12-step support groups for adults with addictive sexual behaviors. |
| Sex and Tech: What's Really Going On? (The National Campaign) |
Information and resources about technology and sex, also how to talk to teens about proper technology use. |
| Sex Education for Self-Advocates (Organization for Autism Research) |
Information for children on puberty and the physical, emotional and reproductive changes that go along with it, as well as how kids can take care of their growing bodies. Resource is written using gender-neutral language, makes considerations for people with different sensory needs and includes visual aids and an option to listen to an audio recording of the written information. |