Child Sexual abuse prevention

Child sexual abuse is a silent epidemic. One in 10 kids will be sexually abused by the time they turn 18, with one in five girls being affected. The effects of this abuse are devastating and long-lasting, accounting for a significant amount of adult depression, anxiety, and even suicide. Because most kids who are abused don’t come forward, it’s essential for caring adults in our communities to know the signs of abuse and grooming.

By learning the signs and pledging to advocate for our children, we can eliminate the conditions for child sexual abuse to occur in the first place. Every child is at risk, which is why each and every adult must learn to protect. A special thanks goes out to the following people for their important role in in the creation of the DMF Child Sexual Abuse Prevention curriculum: Chip Ammerman, Tara Andresen, Jennifer Boub, Leslie Brunette, Anna Frissell, Dr. Nicola Herting, Lisa Klabunde, Jessica Offerman, Rhonda Porter, Tami Rust, Pat Traynor, and Dr. Steve Wonderlich.