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How Do We Prevent Abuse?
Raise Awareness
Understanding the issues is key, many are not informed how to reduce the risk of abuse and how to create safe spaces for children to disclose.
Talk About It
Sexual abuse is often shrouded in secrecy and shame. Children need regular reminders with adults taking responsibility for their safety.
Prioritize Safety
All safe adults need to model safe behaviors and take steps to reduce opportunities for abuse to occur, at home, online, and in youth programs.
Build Courage
To keep kids safe, we must challenge the silence and willful blindness that enables abuse and puts children and those affected at a disadvantage.
Learn about the different forms of abuse, what motivates abusers, and the impact on survivors.
Down-to-earth conversation starters and tools for parents and educators to destigmatize abuse prevention and body safety talks with children.
Learn how to minimize risk of abuse and address concerns.
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< 1%
less than 1% of abusers are ever convicted, most will pass a background check
5 Years
most survivors don't tell anyone for at least 5 years, many never tell
50-70%
of sexual abuse is committed by juveniles - siblings, peers, etc.
80%
of abuse is estimated to occur within the home of the child or the abuser
Upcoming Events
National CAC Symposium
The International Symposium on Child Abuse is a premier conference providing expert training and networking opportunities to professionals in the child maltreatment field. REGISTER
Our Latest Book!
Let's Talk About Secrets is a bilingual book to help families and educators talk to children about the importance of not keeping secrets and discussing appropriate behaviors. Also on Amazon!
APSAC Colloquium
APSAC’s 31st Colloquium will bring high-quality interdisciplinary learning opportunities to child maltreatment researchers and practitioners across experience levels and professions.