Moore Center for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse
Elizabeth Letourneau recommends that parents and caregivers follow a few simple steps to reduce the risk of child sexual abuse and for detecting the warning signs of potential sexual abuse problems.
Families play an important role in safeguarding children from harm and preventing child sexual abuse.
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Committee for ChildrenThis global nonprofit offers parents a How-to Guide on how to respond to disclosure to identifying signs of abuse. The link also includes a variety of research-based resources. (English-language website with Spanish-language resources at Abierto y a Menudo).