Myths and misinformation make it harder to protect kids from child abuse. The first step in keeping kids safe is knowing the facts about abuse.

You’ve probably already had many safety talks with your child—like wearing a bicycle helmet or washing hands. Talking about body safety is equally important, because it can help protect your child against abuse.

Resilience is the strength to bounce back from life’s challenges. Having resilience is even more important if a child has experienced bullying, abuse or some other form of trauma. Resilience can help a child cope better and protect them from depression and anxiety. Kids aren’t born resilient…adults have to help cultivate it.

Trauma from child abuse can have a profound effect on kids. Trauma can impact a child’s day-to-day functioning and have long-term consequences for their physical and mental health.