This information is provided for your reference. Sexual abuse, harassment and assault are important topics to discuss with your children. Having these conversations can help children protect themselves if they are ever in a situation that makes them feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Before talking with your children, you will want to consider the messages you want to share. The following links are presented for your information as you prepare to talk with your children about sexual safety.
Resources for Parents
Stop It Now!
www.stopitnow.org
(413) 587-3500
Helpline: 1-888-PREVENT (1-888-773-8368)
Darkness to Light
www.darkness2light.org
Seven-step discussion booklet
www.darkness2light.org/7steps/7steps.asp
Sexuality Information and Education Council ( SIECUS)
www.siecus.org
“Families are Talking” (FAT) Newsletter (available in English and Spanish)
www.siecus.org/pubs/families/FAT_Newsletter_V3N3.pdf
Revista “La Familia Habla” (FAT) (disponsible en inglés y español)
www.siecus.org/pubs/families/FAT_spn_newsletter_V3N3.pdf
Bibliography for additional information on sexual assault
www.siecus.org/pubs/biblio/sexual_harassment.pdf
National Child Assault Prevention Project (NCAP)
www.ncap.org
408-295-4011
NCAP local contact is Leandra Peloquin (Ext. 208) of the
YWCA of the Silicon Valley
www.ywca-sv.org
375 Third Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Rape Crisis Center
24-hour HOTLINE
650-403-7273
408-287-3000
Revised August 2005 |