Erin Merryn, center, flanked by Senators David J. Valesky, left, and Jeffrey D. Klein, at the New York state senate discussing Erin’s Law in October 2011.
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Erin’s Law requires the teaching of child sexual abuse and exploitation prevention classes from kindergarten through eighth grade. How it got adopted by 34 states is the story of one woman’s crusade.
Protecting your child may require some open − and difficult − conversations.
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Online dangers lurk in virtual worlds for children. As more preschoolers immerse themselves in virtual reality, we must manage the risks and keep them safe.
(From left): Sisters Nicole Meyer, Elly Sapper and Dassi Erlich, outside the Victorian County Court in Melbourne.
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Childhood trauma can completely alter the trajectory of someone’s life, but for others, it barely affects them at all. After going through trauma, why do some people seem fine?
Sexual predators have found a new way to exploit children: taking control of their webcams to record them without their consent. Here’s how the attack works and how you can protect your kids.
There is currently no legal requirement in New Zealand to report seen or suspected childhood sexual abuse. Harrowing testimonies to the Abuse In Care Royal Commission suggest that must change.
A video allegedly showing a 13-year-old being assaulted in Queensland went viral online. Simply viewing such material can be a criminal offence.
Perpetrators often utilize the numerous social media, messaging apps, games and forums available online to initiate contact with potential victims.
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Journalist Shannon Molloy was sexually abused as a child, by another young person. He talks to experts, and to other men who’ve experienced sexual abuse, to make sense of his experience.
Talking for Change is a government-funded national program that aims to prevent child sexual abuse. It provides an anonymous national helpline and treatment options for anyone concerned about their attraction to children.
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There is a dire need to prevent child sexual abuse in Canada. It is critical to intervene early, and provide those at risk for offending with support through an anonymous helpline, as well as therapy.