Latest News from Stop It Now!

Latest News from Stop It Now!

New Report Reveals Public Views on Child Sexual Abuse

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Contact: 

Deborah Donovan Rice
Stop It Now! Executive Director
drice@stopitnow.org
413-587-3500 ext. 1
 

What 5,000+ adults think about child sexual abuse - Webcast

Do you know what US adults think about preventing child sexual abuse? 

  • Do most adults believe that strangers are the biggest risk to children?
  • What do adults say that they would do if faced with suspected abuse?
  • Do they support treatment for offenders?

Sexual Abuse of Special Needs Children - A Survey

To better understand the extent of childhood sexual abuse among people with disabilities, a Hofstra University doctoral student is conducting a web-based survey about the sexual harassment and abuse of students. 

National Sex Offender Registry Highlights Prevention

You can now find prevention and education resources on the national registry website, including links to StopItNow.org

Resources for Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Let us help you educate adults and empower adults to prevent child sexual abuse!

Make sure you're ready for Child Abuse Prevention Month. There's no better time to raise awareness about how adults can keep kids safe from sexual abuse.

Reflecting our trademark positive and hopeful approach, our prevention materials replace fear and dire warnings with sound information and practical tools for action.

Federal Grant to Boost Help Services

"This program has invested years educating families ... about effective ways to protect children from abuse before it happens, and they've had proven results"

- Senator John Kerry

Funding to expand our Help Services

With the support of our Massachusetts legislative delegation, Stop It Now! is set to receive Federal funding to expand our Help Services and reinvigorate our free Helpline phone service.

Oprah on Child Molesters: Joint Statement from Stop It Now! and Darkness to Light

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Contact: Deborah Donovan Rice
Executive Director, Stop It Now!
drice@stopitnow.org
413.587.3500 ext. 1

Oprah on Child Molesters: Joint Statement from Stop It Now! and Darkness to Light

February 8, 2010:  We applaud Oprah for her ongoing efforts to prevent the sexual abuse of children. Parents watching this show may have additional questions about how to protect their children. Just as some people watching will want more information about where to go for help for themselves.

"Creating a New Normal" - Interview with the author

Stop It Now! Executive Director, Deborah Donovan Rice talked to Sylvia Coleman about her healing, prevention advice for adults, and the various ways she gives back as part of her own healing journey.   Listen to the interview.