Library of Resources
Stop It Now! has the practical, hopeful and specialized resources adults need to prevent child sexual abuse. Follow the links below to review, download or order prevention materials or search for specialized resources.
We know that lack of information is a key barrier in taking a step to prevent child sexual abuse. That's why we've also made available a searchable database of the resources used by our Helpline staff as an additional tool for understanding child sexual abuse and taking actions to prevent it.
To find resources, enter the title, a portion of the title or any key word to bring up all relevant resources.
|Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA): Organization||
12-step support groups for adults with addictive sexual behaviors.
|Services Available to Victims of Human Trafficking (HHS)||
A resource guide of community and state-funded resources, including food, shelter, clothing, medical care, legal assistance, and job training for victims of trafficking.
Comprehensive sexuality information and help for teens and young adults.
Advocacy and prevention program with resources for student athletes, parents, sports clubs, organizations.
|Safe to Compete: Organization||
Organization providing access to resources and tools to increase awareness and protect student athletes.
|Safe to Compete: An Introduction to Sound Practices in Keeping Children Safer to Youth Serving Organizations (NCMEC)||
Booklet with guidance, tips, and resources for making youth serving environments safer.
|Safe Place: Organization||
Information and help for teens dealing with difficult or crisis situations. If you’re in a crisis, text the word SAFE and your current location (address/city/state) to 69866.
|Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse: Organization||
Investigates private, public or non-government youth-serving institutions in Australia and makes recommendations on how to improve laws, policy and practices to prevent child sexual abuse in youth serving organizations. Includes a directory of resources for survivors and their families and research for professionals.
|Resource Guide on Preventing Child Sexual Abuse in Youth Sports||
Resource list of general information and sample policies for preventing abuse in youth sports organizations.
|Report Child Pornography: International Agencies||
Links to reporting child pornography internationally.
|Religious Institute: Organization||
Faith based sexuality education materials.
|Reform Sex Offender Laws (RSOL): Organization||
Organization that envisisions effective, fact-based sexual offense laws and policies which promote public safety, safeguard civil liberties, and offer holistic prevention, healing, and restoration.
|Reference Guide for School Personnel Concerned Juveniles Who Have Committed Sexually Abusive and Offending Behavior (Colorado Department of Education)||
Provides guidance for schools and school districts educating youth with sexual behavior problems, especially juvenile offenders, on maintaining safe school community and inclusive learning environments for youth with sexual behaviors.
|Reducing Children's Vulnerbility to Sexual Abuse (The Advocacy Center)||
An article speaking to parents and caregivers about how to talk to children about their bodies to prevent child sexual abuse.
|Recovery and Support for Adult Survivors and Their Families (CMRPI)||
Book list on healing and recovery for adults sexually abused as children.
|Recidivism of Sex Offenders (CSOM)||
Information about how often sex offenders re-offend.
|Reading Resources (CMRPI)||
Books, literature, and web-based resources on child sexual abuse.
|Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN): Organization||
The nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. Confidential National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1.800.656.HOPE or 1.800.656.4673
|Ramifications of Educator's Sexual Misconduct||
Training on educating others of the ramifications of educator misconduct.
|RAINN Online Hotline||
A direct link to RAINN's online hotline, which is live, anonymous crisis support for victims of sexual violence, or their allies. Available 24/7.