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

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This funding moves us closer to a Massachusetts where every child is safer — before harm ever occurs.

A heartfelt thank you to Congressman McGovern, the Children's Advocacy Center of Franklin County and North Quabbin, and all of our partners making this work possible.

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We're proud to announce that Stop It Now! has been awarded nearly $880,000 in federal funding, championed by Congressman Jim McGovern, to expand child sexual abuse prevention efforts across Massachusetts.

Read the full article from WWLP-22News here: https://t.co/UmnonMdcZY

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✅ Expanding evidence-based research to improve prevention strategies
✅ Growing the reach of our WHATSOK helpline — free, confidential support for young people ages 14–21
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Our own Jenny Coleman, MA, LMHC, joined Masterful Parenting Podcast host Anne Alvares to discuss how parents, educators, and caregivers can help keep kids safer through early, open, shame-free conversations.

🎧 Watch or listen here: https://t.co/ApZLETQTPQ

#ParentingTeens

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What should a teen do if they see a peer online who might be getting abused?

What's OK? has a guide for exactly this moment — written directly for teens who want to help but don't know how.

https://t.co/ID11HaiV3h

#OnlineSafety #ChildProtection #TeenMentalHealth #WhatsOK

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What teens can do if they're worried about a friend:
✔️ Talk to the friend directly
✔️Tell a trusted adult — to support the friend
✔️Contact the WhatsOK helpline for guidance on how to navigate the conversation

https://t.co/dE7FpHulFv

#CSAM #OnlineSafety #TeenSafety

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As we approach the close of our fiscal year, we are asking for your support to help sustain this lifesaving work.

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Your donation helps ensure that when someone reaches out ready to protect a child, someone is there to answer.

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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.

#WhatsOK #YouthSupport

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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.

https://t.co/DIhbNTfKTv

#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!