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Where to Get Help - Key Resources
This page includes a list of key places to get help when you are faced with concerns about sexualized behavior towards children. Stop It Now!® Helpline staff maintains this selected list for callers to the Helpline.
All resources are listed in alphabetical order within each category.
Updates to this online listing occur periodically. If you know of an organization that should be listed, feel free to email your suggestions to info@stopitnow.org and be sure to include "online resource " in your subject line.
NOTE: Listing in this guide does not constitute an endorsement or verification by Stop It Now! of the information, services or products advertised or provided. Organizational information was accurate at the time of compilation.
If you have questions about the resources, please call our Helpline at 1.888.PREVENT or email us at helpline@stopitnow.org
If I am in Crisis, Where Can I Call for Immediate Assistance?
If you are in crisis and need help immediately, please consult one of the following toll-free national hotlines.
- Child Help USA: National Child Abuse Hotline
1.800.4.A.CHILD (1.800.422.4453) No caller ID.
Reporting and victim-related resources. Spanish available.
www.childhelp.org
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National Center for Mental Health Services
1.800.789.2647
US Dept. of Health and Human Services national referral database. Spanish available.
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/databases
- National Runaway Switchboard
1.800.RUNAWAY (1.800.786.2929) No Caller ID used.
Resources for runaways and family members. Spanish available.
www.1800runaway.org
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1.800.273.TALK (1.800.273.8255)
Support for suicide risk or mental health crisis. Spanish available.
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
- National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline
1.800.331.9474 No Caller ID used.
Offers resources for teens, college students and parents. Spanish available.
www.loveisrespect.org
- National Domestic Violence Hotline
1.800.799.SAFE (1.800.799.7233)
No Caller ID used.
National call center refers to local resources. Spanish plus 160 other languages available.
www.ndvh.org
- Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
1.800.656.HOPE (1.800.656.4673).
Routes to your closest Sex Assault Crisis Center. Spanish available.
www.rainn.org
Where Can I Find Publications on Child Sexual Abuse?
Specialized Book Lists for Survivors, Abusers, Victims, Family Members & Therapists
- The New England Adolescent Research Institute (NEARI)
Free catalog of publications for professionals and families addressing treatment and recovery for youth with sexual behavior problems.
www.neari.com/catalogue_01.html
Where Can I Find Information on Sexual Behavior Problems in Youth?
- National Center on Sexual Behavior of Youth
FAQ’s and publications on youth with sexual behavior problems, offending youth, as well as facts about healthy sexual development www.ncsby.org/pages/FAQ.htm.
- The New England Adolescent Research Institute (NEARI)
Free catalog of publications for professionals and families addressing treatment and recovery for youth with sexual behavior problems.
www.neari.com/catalogue_01.html
- There’s No Place Like Home
Practical answers to child and teen sexual development questions and year by year recommendations for how to talk with your children about sexual issues including child sexual abuse.
www.noplacelikehome.org
How Can I Find Specialized Therapy or Treatment for Victims or Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse?
Treatment for Children or Teen Victims of Sexual Abuse
- Child Help USA
1-800-422-4453
Offers a variety of services on their hotline including linking callers to local organizations and agencies who can provide counseling and treatment to child victims.
www.childhelp.org
- National Center for Victims of Crime.
1-800-394-2255.
Victim resources and referrals in a variety of areas: counseling, legal, medical and more.
www.ncvc.org
- Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN).
1-800-656-4673.
National phone number and website route to your closest Sex Assault Crisis Center offering resources for youth or teen survivors. http://centers.rainn.org
Referrals for Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
- Male Survivor.
1-800-738-4181.
Education and advocacy organization for male survivors of sexual abuse. Discussion boards, support groups, referrals and more.
www.malesurvivor.org.
- Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN).
1-800-656-4673.
National phone number and website route to your closest Sex Assault Crisis Center offering resources for adult survivors.
http://centers.rainn.org
- Survivors Network of those Abused By Priests (SNAP).
1-877-762-7432.
A self-help organization of adult survivors of clergy sexual abuse and their allies addressing healing and justice.
www.snapnetwork.org
- Survivors of Incest Anonymous.
(410) 893-3322.
Call for complete listing of survivor support groups available nationwide.
www.siawso.org
How Can I Find Referrals for Adults or Youth at Risk to Sexually Abuse?
- The Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA)
503.643.1023.
A national professional association of specialists
in the field of sexual abuser treatment. Therapists' names
can be emailed or faxed to you.
www.atsa.com/contact.html
- Safer Society Foundation Referral Desk
802.247.5141
A national non-profit specializing in sexual abuse prevention and treatment. Ask for Referral Desk. Therapists can be requested by phone or on-line.
www.safersociety.org/refer.php
How Can I Find Out About Filing a Report on Child Sexual Abuse to the Authorities?
Reporting about a case of child sexual abuse
- Or call your state or local police department to report
abuse of a child by a non-family member.
Reporting about child sexual abuse online, child enticement
for sexual purposes, or child pornography
- Cybertipline
1-800-843-5678
An online and phone service accepting
leads on illegal images, sexual exploitation or enticement
of a child online. Up-to-date and comprehensive resources
on safety and reporting. Also worldwide hotlines to report
illegal content on the Internet.
www.cybertipline.com
- Child pornography or child sexual exploitation may be
reported directly to your local law enforcement or police department.
Where Can I Find Legal Help?
Finding legal advocacy
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American Bar Association, Center on Children and the Law. 202-662-1720.
Training of legal professionals in children’s proceedings,
education for non-attorneys on child-related law.
www.abanet.org/child
Finding advocacy help for court-involved cases
- Courageous Kids Network.
Young people speak
out against legal custody arrangements that allow abusive
parents access to their children, while restricting access
to a protective parent.
www.courageouskids.net/intro.htm
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Justice for Children.
1-800-733-0059.
Advocacy assistance for
existing court cases. Call for regional offices.
www.jfcadvocacy.org
- National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC).
1-800-FYI-CALL.
Information on victim advocacy in court cases.
www.ncvc.org
- Protecting Your Child from Sexual Abuse in Custody
Cases.
Attorney Arlaine Rockey offers free guidance
in this extensive article.
www.arlainerockey.com
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Stop Family Violence; The People's Voice for Family Peace.
Crisis in America's Courts offers information on child
sexual abuse cases involving family violence.
www.stopfamilyviolence.org
Where Can I Learn More About Preventing or
Responding to Dangerous Online Behavior??
Prevention and Safety Resources for Families
- FBI Parent Guide to Internet Safety.
Article by the US Department of Justice Federal Bureau of
Investigation provides guidance for parents, definitions,
FAQ's and "What If" scenarios.
www.fbi.gov/publications/pguide/pguidee.htm
- Netsmartz Workshop.
Internet safety
information, activities and tools for parents, educators
and youth.
www.netsmartz.org
- Wired Kids.
A kid-friendly site dedicated
to protecting all Internet users, especially children, from
cybercrime and abuse.
www.wiredkids.org
Help for my own or someone else's problematic online
sexual behavior
- ChildLustRecovery.org
Recovery from Child
Pornography Use. Understanding the harm of child pornography
to users and families, recovery stories, self-assessment, book
lists, laws, penalties, and resources for getting help.
www.childlustrecovery.org
- CROGA - You Can Stop!
Free and anonymous self-directed guide to help understand the problem of viewing and accessing illegal sexual images online. Includes practitioner component.
www.croga.org
- Cybersexualaddiction.com.
Resources for
self-tests, book lists, articles, support groups, and related
organizations addressing problematic online sexual behavior.
www.cybersexualaddiction.com
- The Internet and Children, What's the Problem?
Guidebook published by Stop It Now! UK and Ireland. Safety tips
for families and children, and encouragement to question harmful
use of the Internet and new technologies.
www.stopitnow.org.uk/Green%20Book.pdf
- Internet Behavior Consulting Company.
Cybersex addiction
and Internet addiction resources useful to professionals, parents,
and those concerned about their own cybersexual behavior. Resources
include an online workbook.
www.Internetbehavior.com/services/resource_center.htm
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