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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.

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Stop It Now! also known as the 'Child Sex Abuse Prevention & Protection Center'

Find us in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)

combined federal campaignStarting 2009, Stop It Now! (CFC# 12223) participates in the CFC under our 'Doing Business As' name:  Child Sex Abuse Prevention and Protection Center.

Roman Polanski case: Where were the responsible adults?

A 13-year old girl is drugged and raped at a party.  Her testimony was that she did not resist because she was afraid of Roman Polanski, the famous and powerful man who admitted raping her.

"Jenna's Law" raises awareness of warning signs

"Jenna's Law," which took effect in Texas on Sept. 1, mandates that teachers, parents and students be made aware of the signs of child sexual abuse.   Read more at  http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/09/jennas-law-requires-sch...