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kNot Today Parent and Caregiver
Protection Guide
Education is the beginning of prevention and we believe it starts in the home. kNot Today’s Parent and Caregiver Protection Guide was created with the help of experts as an easy-to-use resource for talking with your child(ren). It is critical to have on-going, age appropriate conversations with your child(ren) about body and online safety and we hope this guide can jumpstart that practice.
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Caring for Kids: What Parents Need to Know about Sexual Abuse
This comprehensive guide from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network covers topics from defining child sexual abuse to next steps after a disclosure. Whether you’re looking to educate yourself on the topic or you need help navigating your child’s journey of disclosure, you can find detailed information organized by topic.
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Discussion Guides for Parents at Any Comfort Level
Thorn for Parents is a great resource for parents and caregivers looking to protect their child(ren) online. You can find interactive guides by topic, age of your child, and your comfort level in having difficult conversations. For example, you can search for “Device Access & Monitoring” for “kids ages 10-12” and indicate you feel “less comfortable” having this conversation.
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Reporting Child Sexual Abuse
Available in Spanish. In Indiana, and most states in the US, adults are mandated reporters. This resource helps answer questions about how to report suspected abuse, what to do if you’re unsure what to do next, and the laws for mandated reporting in your state.
