Child Abuse/ Child Sexual Abuse/ Child Trauma Resources

ChildHelp (Child Abuse Crisis): 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)

Darkness to Light: 866-FOR-LIGHT (866-367-5444)

  • People they Help: Children and Adults needing local information or resources about sexual abuse

National Parent Helpline®: 855-4APARENT (855-427-2736)

  • People they Help: Parents and Caregivers needing emotional support and links to resources

  • Hours Available: 10am to 7pm, PST, weekdays

National Runaway Switchboard: 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929)

  • People they Help: Runaway and Homeless Youth, Families

Cyber Tipline: 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)

  • People they Help: Children being sexually exploited online (tip line managed by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

  • Reports made at https://report.cybertip.org/ will be made available to law enforcement for possible investigation

Other information

AbuseLawsuit.com Resources: https://www.abuselawsuit.com/resources/

PDF from the CDC: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse in Youth-Serving Organizations

Maryville University Online: Protecting Child Welfare and Preventing Abuse: A Guide for Social Workers and Educational Professionals

StopSpanking: https://stopspanking.org/resources/