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Stop It Now! is a trusted expert on child sexual abuse, prevention, people who sexually harm children, the healing process and more. We are regularly asked for comment on sexual abuse cases in the news, for background on child sexual abuse prevention and response, and for expertise on issues around child sexual abuse. We value the opportunity to raise awareness about the realities of child sexual abuse in the United States. 

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2024

"Let’s Consider Another Way to Protect Children from Child Sexual Abuse — Perpetrator Prevention by Mary L. Pulido, PhD" The Medium (June 17, 2024)

"I want to keep my child safe from abuse - but research tells me I'm doing it wrong" The Conversation (via Yahoo) (May 24, 2024)

"A Florida law requires everyone to report suspected child abuse. Here's what to know" Miami Herald (May 21, 2024)

"Betrayal Podcast - Season 2: Episode 7: Passing the Baton" [featuring Now! Director Jenny Coleman] iHeart (May 17,2024)

"Signs Your Child May Be Exploited Online: Insights from an Anti-Trafficking Advocate" Movieguide (March 8, 2024)

2023

"Mountain View tax-software giant fires man after Instagram posts falsely linking drag shows to child sexual abuse: lawsuit" The Mercury News (April 17, 2023)

"America Has Benn Going About Stopping Child Sexual Abuse the Wrong Way" TIME (February 15, 2023)

2022

"A voice of 'reason, hope': Stop It Now! honors Amhert's Peter Pollard with Founder's Award" Daily Hampshire Gazette (October 23, 2022)

"Circles of Safety aimed at keeping kids safe" WTRF (September 8, 2022)

"Weaponized grooming rhetoric is taking a toll on LGBTQ community and child sex abuse survivors" USAToday (May 1, 2022)

"Marjorie Taylor Greene and others throw 'pedophile' around with ease. That has to stop." USAToday (April 6, 2022)

2021

"Few abuse survivors involved in task force report on Springfield diocesan reforms" MassLive (September 26, 2021)

"Task Force strategy report released for response to allegations of sexual abuse within the Diocese of Springfield" WWLP22News (September 8, 2021)

"Report on Springfield diocese calls for changes, sees progress in handling of sex abuse claims" Daily Hampshire Gazette (September 8, 2021)

"Report: Diocese 'headed in right direction' on sex abuse investigations" Greenfield Recorder (September 8, 2021)

"Springfield bishop sees 'systematic reformation' on how diocese handles clergy abuse claims" Masslive (September 8, 2021)

2020

"Dedicated Organizations Addressing Child Abuse" Ezvid Wiki (December 4, 2020)

"How can parents find safe child care in emergencies?" Loveland Magazine (March 27, 2020)

"Jessica Simpson's Confrontation With Abuser Still Pains Her To This Day" by Melissa Kay, The THINGS.com (January 29, 2020)

2019

"Beyond ‘stranger danger’: Look and listen for these signs of child sexual abuse" by Angela Gervasi, WHYY (December 4, 2019)

"Can a Child Sexually Harass Another Child" by Libby Ryan, Parents (November 5, 2019)

"Australian man claims he is a 'virtuous' paedophile because he is attracted to boys as young as seven but will never act on his depraved urges" by Alison Bevege, Daily Mail Australia (November 3, 2019)

"Boy scouts release new sex abuse awareness materials"  The Now (June 21, 2019)

"We need to talk about Noa" by Emily Writes, The Spinoff (June 6, 2019)

"On YouTube's Digital Playground, an Open Gate for Pedophiles" by Max Fisher and Amanda Taub, NYTimes (June 3, 2019)

"Child abusers groom victims and their families. That's why this new Olympic abuse prevention policy is so flawed" by Dani Bostick, NBC News (May 28, 2019)

2018

"Clinical sexologist, Dr Marlene explains the difference between a paedophiliac and a child sex offender" by Riana Joubert, Bozveld Weekend Review, South Africa (July 2018)

"Record shows nearly one-third of those civilly commited OK'd to go home" by Dan Atkinson, Mary Markos, Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald (June 7, 2018)

"Public attention, disdain can push sex offenders to reoffend" CBC News (May 16, 2018)

"Social Media Sites Can't Decide How to Handle 'Non-Offending' Pedophiles" by Jackson Weaver, Vice (February 8, 2018)

"How to Keep Children Safe From Abuse at the Doctor’s Office" by Roni Caryn Rabinjan, New York Times (January 26, 2018)

"After Turpin Family Abuse Revelations, Neighbors Ponder How to Be More Vigilant" by Clare Trapasso, realtor.com (January 24, 2018)

"After Larry Nasser, how to talk to kids about sexual abuse" by Allison Pecorin, ABCNews (January 18, 2018)

Media Coverage Archives

• Fran Henry: "Shine light onto the causes of bad behavior", Daily Hampshire Gazette, December 13, 2017 
• "Roy Moore Accusers Too Young To Consent, Experts Say", Newsweek, November 13, 2017
• "A Chilling Story on Child on Child Rape and Its Possible Causes", Preen, August 6, 2017
• "Supporters of sexual abusers send damaging, confusing message to kids", WTOP.com, August 4, 2017
• "What do you do with a child who sexually abuses another child?", St. Cloud Times, August 3, 2017
• "Breaking the Cycle of Abuse: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse - Stop It Now! Director Offers Advice", Journal Record, April 2016 
• "Circles of Safety for Higher Education: Creating the Foundation for Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse", The Journal of Campus Title IX Compliance and Best Practices, 2016 
• "How to Talk to Your Child About Consent and Sexual Assault", US News, December 16, 2016
• "Shedding light on a dark field - Understanding sexual attraction to children is essential if they are to be kept safe", The Economist, August 13, 201 
• "No Way Out - Recent death of a veteran prosecutor highlights trends of suicides by child porn suspects", Salt Lake City Weekly, August 10, 2016
• "Can Virtual Sex Prevent Pedophiles from Harming Children in Real Life?", VICE Media, January 14, 2016
• "An Ugly Truth: Know the signs of sexual abuse of children. It affects all areas of their lives, including language development." ASHA, January 1, 2016
• Child Sexual Abuse: How Foundations and the Paternos are Funding Prevention, Inside Philanthropy, May 26, 2015
• Financed by Paterno family, program targets child sex abuse on campuses TribLive, Pittsburg, PA May 3, 2015
• Sue Paterno’s new program important step in fighting abuse The Daily Collegian, April 17, 2015
• Sue Paterno personally funds more than $200,000 in child sexual abuse prevention training The Daily Collegian, April 16, 2015
• 'We've got to get this solved': Paterno family takes key role... Pittsburg Post-Gazette, April 10, 2015
• Paternos back anti-abuse program at state colleges Phill.com, April 10, 2015
• Training to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse on College Campusus Proven Effective; Sue Paterno Urges Broad Adoption Nationwide PA Information News Service, April 9, 2015
• Paterno's Push Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Program ABC27 News, Harrisburg, PA, April 9, 2015
• Sue Paterno Backing Program that Prevents... CBS21 News, State College, PA, April 9, 2015
• Sue Paterno offers her take on Penn State's debate over honoring JoePa PennLive.com, April 9, 2015
• Sue Paterno spearheading child abuse awareness program on college campuses The Morning Call, April 9, 2015
• Sue Paterno at forefront of anti-abuse program NBC8 News, Susequana Valley, April 9, 2015
• Preventing Child Abuse on College Campuses WearecentralPA.com, April 9, 2015
• PASSHE fighting child sexual victimization on college campuses Public Opinion, Chambersburg, PA, March 31, 2015
• The Paternos' quest for redemption ESPN, January 22, 2015
• "Taming the Beast Within – Can chemical castration help pedophiles control their desires?” by Janelle Nanos, Boston Magazine (March, 2014)
• “Mommie Dearest: On Lena Dunham and Teaching Children about Boundaries and Consent” by Avital Norman Nathman, The Frisky (November 4, 2014)
• "Child Porn Charges: Advice for Parents," Interview with Fox 25 TV News Boston (September 17, 2012)
• "Confusion and Fear Contribute to Lack of Sexual Abuse Reports," Bangor Daily News (August 17, 2012)
• "Sports groups take steps to protect youth," The Gazette, (August 9, 2012)
• "Penn State trustees revealed to have awarded $5.5 million to Joe Paterno," Examiner.com (July 14, 2012)
• "NCAA Awaits Penn State Answers On Jerry Sandusky Scandal After Freeh Report," Huffington Post/AP (July 12, 2012)
• "Sandusky Cover-Up? Why People Look the Other Way in Child Sex Abuse?"Live Science (July 12, 2012)
• "Protecting children from sexual predators," by Rebecca Hagelin, Opinion in The Washington Times (June 17, 2012)
• "Child Advocates Give Thumbs Down to New Adam Sandler Movie," by Jim McKay in Huffington Post - The Blog (June 11, 2012)
• "Top 5 Tips for Media Covering Sandusky Trial," The Ms. Foundation (press release) via PRNewswire (June 7, 2012)
• "Alliance Seeks to Make Child Sexual Abuse Prevention a National Priority; New Federal Policies Needed," Digital Journal via Yahoo! News (June 5, 2012)
• "Broken Trust, Shattered Lives," SportingKids (March, 2012)
• "Family Child Sexual Abuse: Silence Can't be an Option," Philadelphia Inquirer (March 15, 2012)
• Comment in "Quandary Considered: A Child's Disturbing Games," Motherlode: Adventures in Parenting, New York Times (February 27, 2012)
• Interview with Stop It Now! Program Director, Montana Public Radio, (January 31, 2012)
• "Conference at UM aims to empower all to prevent child sexual abuse,"Missoulian (January 28, 2012)
• "Sexual abuse: don't avoid the subject," Central Penn Parent (January 2012)
• "Despite scandal, US makes headway vs. sex abuse," Associated Press inHuffington Post (November 17, 2011)
• "Stopping Child Abuse," Radio Bilingüe (December 7, 2011)
• "Roundup of sex-abuse allegations" CNN (November 18, 2011)
• "Ponying Up: the truth about child sex offenders," Rate My Horse Pro (November 18, 2011)
• "Child-protection laws under scrutiny in wake of scandals," CNN (November 18, 2011)
• "Despite scandal, US makes headway vs. sex abuse," Associated Press onESPN.com (November 16, 2011)
• Interview of Yvonne Cournoyer, Program Director on KARE TV (Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN) (minute 14:00) (November 15, 2011)
• "Misconceptions make sex abuse offenders difficult to detect," USA Today (November 15, 2011)
• "When abusers are 'like us,' how can they be stopped?" MSNBC (November 11, 2011)
• "Warning signs of sexual abuse often overlooked," CNN (November 11, 2011)
• "Penn State sex abuse scandal - a conversation," KARE-11 TV Minneapolis (November 10, 2011)
• "Penn State sex scandal raises questions about NJ law," New Jersey 101.5 (November 10, 2011)
• "Penn State abuse scandal and what parents can do," Washington Post (November 7, 2011)