ReligiousThis is the category that prompted me to start thinking an online resource library is a good idea. There are two scenarios that led me to believe there is a need for such a library. First, there is the adult survivor who was abused decades ago, and now decides it’s time to come forward....

Finances​There are two ways (at least) finances come into the picture with child sex abuse.  First, there is the cost of sex abuse to the victims and society.  Both are astronomically high and argue strongly for a strong dose of prevention.  These figures also show us how important it is for...

LegalOne of CHILD USA’s primary missions is to end the child sex abuse statutes of limitation (“SOLs”) that have held back victims from justice and healing. They have also blocked the public from learning what it needs to know to prevent abuse to children. We have a tremendous amount of...

Arts by SurvivorsArtist: Taylor Ecker of Taypac Photography Photography is the greatest teller of the truth. As a survivor of sexual assault, I always found the truth to be tantalizing. My authenticity continuously remained in the shadows until I decided to speak out and capture beings that have...

SchoolsSchools play two roles in this universe: they are safe places where children are frequently seen by important mandated reporters like teachers, nurses, guidance counselors, and administrators. This is also where children can be taught best practices to avoid abuse, parents can be trained to...

Sports & Arts​We decided to include sports and arts under one heading, because they both often involve celebrities or powerful people who get access to a child through the child’s extracurricular activities. Whether it is the talent agent in Hollywood or the coach in the Olympic system,...

Families & CaregiversThe headlines have been filled with the scandals in the churches, sports, schools, and the entertainment industry. Those stories were not easy to report at first, but the media now routinely reports with accuracy and sensitivity (usually) on these arenas. That leaves out...

Hotlines & Chats The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline The National Child Abuse Hotline provides offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergencies, social service, and support resources. All calls are confidential. A centralized call center provides the...

For Survivors & General InterestThis is the category that prompted me to start thinking an online resource library is a good idea. There are two scenarios that led me to believe there is a need for such a library. First, there is the adult survivor who was abused decades ago, and now decides...