How do we prevent
child abuse?

• Create safe spaces for children in your youth-serving organizations. Go to safekidsthrive.org for more information.
• Create an environment where your child feels safe to talk about tough topics
• Talk with your children about consent, their bodies, and warning signs
• Monitor and limit your child’s social media use, and check your child’s phone regularly
• Educate yourself on the signs of abuse and exploitation
• Talk with other adults about these topics, so that they know your child has been educated, as well as making the topics less “secret” or difficult to discuss. It is all of our responsibility to keep kids safe
• Believe and support a child when they say they are uncomfortable in a situation or with a person
• Report any suspected abuse to the Department of Children and Families 1- 800-792-5200