Stop It Now!

Preventing the sexual abuse of children since 1992. RT/MTs not endorsements.

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For young people ages 14–21 with questions about their own or a friend's sexual thoughts, feelings, or behaviors, WhatsOK (https://t.co/JNwpyDkrB2) offers free, confidential support designed specifically for them.

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The Stop It Now! Helpline is free and confidential. Trained Helpline consultants are compassionate and non-judgmental.

They will listen, help you problem-solve, and walk you through the next steps available to you.

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#ChildAbusePrevention #Helpline

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How to reach us:
→ Call: 1.888.PREVENT (1.888.773.8368)
→ Email or chat: https://t.co/oGFj6KcuSd
→ Browse the Online Help Center for common situations
→ Read the "Ask Now!" advice column for questions other adults have asked

#PreventionStartsWithAdults

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Child sexual abuse is preventable. The key is equipping adults with the tools, language, and confidence to act.

Learn more at: https://t.co/DIhbNTfKTv

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A culture of safety in any youth-serving organization requires an engaged commitment to policies and procedures that address boundaries, supervision, and how to respond to concerns.

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#ChildProtection #YouthServingOrganizations #CultureOfSafety

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"I saw the coach do things that made me deeply uncomfortable… Am I making a big deal out of nothing?"
A parent wrote this to our Helpline recently.

Read our response:
https://t.co/uVv48xC7aE

#YouthSports #SafeSport #CoachingEthics #ChildSafety #PreventionStartsWithAdults

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Staff orientation is one of the most powerful prevention tools a camp has. It's about boundaries, supervision, and what happens when someone does something concerning.

The training you do this spring will shape the summer your campers have.
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#CampSafety

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Summer means new programs, new camps, and new caregivers in our children's lives. It also means a fresh need for adults to be educated, prepared, and willing to ask hard questions.

Read the full tip sheet here: https://t.co/bKdrcpyhJY

#ChildAbusePrevention #SummerSafety

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Happy Mother's Day from Your Team at Stop It Now!

As you recognize Mother's Day, we hope you will consider supporting Stop It Now! and our vision that all children grow up free from harm as a way to honor protective moms everywhere.

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Your support keeps this critical lifeline open for those who need it most.

Donate today: https://t.co/bWBfvvmvAD

#childabusepreventionmonth #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth #prevention #YouthSupport

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April, as #ChildAbusePreventionMonth, is a perfect time to focus your hope to prevent child sexual abuse into action.

Learn more and register for our upcoming trainings on our Virtual Classroom page: https://t.co/aKIvMi9GNF

#prevention #training #circlesofsafety #childsafety

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With over 10 years of experience supporting diverse and vulnerable populations across clinical, forensic, research, early childhood, and community mental health settings - we're so happy to have Jaime join our team - please join us in welcoming her!

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View, download, and share our latest WhatsOK infographic - it contains a summary of WhatsOK's mission and methods as well as highlights of its accomplishments over the years: https://t.co/qIMHFMXSjO

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April is both #CAPM and #SAAM—a reminder that prevention begins with connection, care, and courage.

At Stop It Now!, we’re inspired by the real ways people are reaching out, speaking up, and preventing harm. 💙

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In 2025:
1.8M users accessed Stop It Now! resources
113K users visited WhatsOK?
2,495 inquiries answered by our helplines

Early intervention works—and people are reaching out before harm occurs. You can be part of it too.

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Teachers, it’s Child Abuse Prevention Month – we salute you because you protect more kids than any other profession by making the most reports. You are the trusted adult young students can come to if they experience abuse. Be present, learn the signs of child abuse and make a report if you suspect anything. #ItsYourBusiness.

Get resources now and share with your network: https://t.co/9dwKLnfJOC

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This #ChildAbusePreventionMonth, we’re proud to partner with @NCAforCACs to help adults spot the signs of grooming early and keep kids safe. #ItsYourBusiness to spot and stop grooming and report suspected child abuse to keep kids safe.

Learn more: https://t.co/yKHdZOz32A

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Here are 10 common signs of child abuse. Look out for them, andmake the report when you see them. #ItsYourBusiness.

Learn more: https://t.co/wYdqE7znzo

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📘Learn the signs of concerning or harmful behavior
💬Start conversations with youth about boundaries and safety
👪Access prevention-focused resources for families and professionals
📱Reach out to our helplines for guidance—whether for yourself or someone else

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April, as both #ChildAbuseAwarenessMonth and #SAAM, is filled with a powerful sense of hope at Stop It Now! - hope that there is always the possibility of prevention.

Here are a few ways you can be a part of our work: