Free online resources to help you learn the signs of abuse and support kids
Learn about free guides, resources, sites, handouts, and more to help you, your kids, or colleagues stop child abuse.
A third of all abuse is child-on-child abuse. It goes beyond just bullying.
From Susie’s Place
Child-on-child abuse is one of the most prevalent forms of abuse. These are the abuse cases that rise to the level of law enforcement or intervention and often involve sexual assault, physical abuse, and severe mental harm.
More about child-on-child abuseThe Internet spans national and global law enforcement jurisdictions! Please report any instances of online exploitation of a child including misleading links or websites to The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children CyberTipline. Report online or by phone at 1-800-843-5678
SmartSocial.com has handouts of of positive, neutral, and dangerous apps for kids.
Caregivers like you can learn about sextortion and how to talk to kids about handling requests for nude photos from Thorn.
The MBF Foundation has advice for maintaining safe social digital distance.
Parents looking for materials to help kids learn about digital safety can look to Netsmartz by missingkids.org.
Caregivers can also find age-based guidelines for Internet Safety at internetsafety101.org.
Parents unsure about how or when to talk about puberty, sex, and technology can find a guide at parents.thorn.org.
Gaming and online safety exposes kids to risks just like in real life. Here’s how to understand some of those risks.
From Susie’s Place
Perpetrators can and do use Xbox, Playstation, and other online gaming platforms to groom and lure kids. And there’s a lot to understand about online bullying through TikTok, Instagram, and more.
More about online and gaming safety