Resources
These resources have been compiled to assist you with a variety of issues. Dedicated to helping with specific concerns, these organizations are mostly secular resources. They are staffed by professionals in their respective fields and are recognized by the CPO as valuable resources for devotees.
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ChildHelp
www.childhelp.org
National Child Abuse Hotline:
1-800-422-4453 Available 24/7 to report concerns of child abuse in the US and Canada, with translators in 100+ languages.
988 Crisis & Suicide Lifeline
988lifeline.org
Dial 988 – They provide free and confidential support for people in distress; a prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones in the U.S. 24/7.
National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC)
www.nationalcac.org
1-256-533-KIDS (5437) Find a local Child Advocacy Center near you!
RAINN
www.rainn.org
800-656-HOPE (4673) – The National Sexual Assault hotline is free, confidential and available 24/7. They offer information for survivors, students, parents and partners alike.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline
www.nami.org
1-800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 741741. NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
211 in canada
211.ca
Primary source of information for free and confidential services 24/7 across Canada, in more than 150 languages.
Intimate Partner Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
www.thehotline.org
800-799-SAFE (7233) Advocates are available 24/7 to call, chat or text. This site provides information to help you identify abuse, make a safety plan, support your children, understand internet safety, and more. Interpreters are available in more than 170 languages. The hotline provides crisis intervention and referrals to in-state and out-of-state resources, such as women’s shelters or crisis centers.
211 in canada
211.ca
Primary source of information for free and confidential services 24/7 across Canada, in more than 150 languages.
Programs for Adults to Teach Children Personal Safety
Speak Up Be Safe
www.childhelp.org/subs/childhelp-speak-up-be-safe
Pre-K through 12th-grade curriculum to help children and teens learn the skills to prevent or interrupt cycles of neglect, bullying, and child abuse—physical, emotional, and sexual. This program provides materials to engage parents and caregivers, as well as teachers, school administrators, and community stakeholders.
Child Safety Matters
www.mbfpreventioneducation.org
Research based and regularly updated downloadable curriculum on child abuse prevention for adults to deliver to children of all ages. See options under the Programs tab and Learn More tab of their website.
Committee for Children
www.cfchildren.org
Offers a broad spectrum of training, including Social Emotional Learning, Bullying Prevention, and Child Protection training modules for adults to deliver to children of various ages.
Sources for Adults to Learn More About Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness
Monique Burr Foundation for Children
www.mbfpreventioneducation.org/learn-more/online-training
Downloadable modules on various topics related to child abuse awareness and prevention.
Darkness to Light
www.d2l.org/education/stewards-of-children
Child sexual abuse awareness program with a certificate of completion available.
National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC)
www.nationalcac.org
1-256-533-KIDS (5437)
They have an up-to-date library of publications on child protection and abuse, as well as a catalog of virtual training modules on a variety of related topics.
Child Welfare Agency
www.childwelfare.gov
Find State specific laws in the U.S., agencies that help, and more.
Faith Trust Institute
www.faithtrustinstitute.org
A national multifaith, multicultural education organization that provides both written publications as well as a YouTube channel of educational videos.
Additional Child Abuse Awareness Training
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Resources for children
Are you under 18 years old and want to know what to do? Who to talk to? What to tell a friend who may be confused or hurt? Call 1-800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453)
You can also speak with your temple’s local Child Protection Volunteers or call the Child Protection Office at 1-352-575-0780. Here are some more resources for you: