@StopItNow

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

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There are still a handful of spots left in our Awareness to Action training this October so now is a great time to reserve your space and join others in learning the essentials of preventing child sexual abuse: lp.constantcontactpages.com/… . . . . #circlesofsafety #preventiontraining
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What should I do if a sex offender lives in my apartment complex? stopitnow.org/advice-column-… . . . #safetyplanning #startingconversations #prevention #childsafety #communintysafety #sexoffenderawareness
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Child Helpline International's new report studies how connections between helplines and different technology industries work and where they need to improve to increase child safety and healing. childhelplineinternational.o… . . . #reporting #research #helpline #onlineabuse
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Michael’s story demonstrates how having a conversation with a person previously convicted of child sexual abuse can be an effective means of creating solidarity in the community. stopitnow.org/stories-of-hop… . . . #specializedcare #storyofhope #Prevention #CommunityMatters
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Do adults convicted of child sex offenses recidivate or sexually abuse other children when they are released? stopitnow.org/faq/do-adults-… . . . #faqs #recividivism #prevention #adultrecovery #sexoffendertreatment #childsafety #research
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Now! Director Jenny Coleman, MA, LMHC will be presenting at tomorrow's #ViewFromAllSides Conference! Learn more about the Learning Objectives of the presentation here: childrenstrustma.cventevents… #prevention #presentation #addressingbehaviors #learningobjectives #raisingconcerns
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The #NationalDomesticViolenceHotline is here 24/7 to help people experiencing relationship abuse explore their options and find support. Learn more at thehotline.org. #DVAM2026 #WithSurvivors #DomesticViolenceAwareness #SupportSurvivors
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"The training...puts a different perspective on sexual abuse…Having the opportunity to be more proactive about something and having the education to go about doing that will certainly benefit our staff here.” lp.constantcontactpages.com/… #prevention #circlesofsafety #falltraining
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A parent of a boy in kindergarten reached out to us explaining that a girl in her son's class told him that she wanted to play a “pants down” game. Read our advice to this parent stopitnow.org/advice-column-… . . . . #schoolsafety #prevention #playsafety #parentadvice #SchoolPolicy
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Do you know who your child plays with online or what they would do if something felt wrong? You don’t have to be a gamer to talk about gaming safety. NCMEC's FREE Gaming Safely Playbook can help: ncmec.org/gaming
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Learning that a staff member at your child’s school was involved in abuse can be jarring. stopitnow.org/advice-column-… . . . . #SchoolSafety #backtoschool #prevention #adminsupport #PolicyMatters #safetyplanning #warningsigns #ParentGuidance
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Recovery looks different for every child, but love from caregivers and support from a counselor with experience working with children who have experienced sexual trauma can make a meaningful difference. stopitnow.org/ohc-content/ca… #ChildSafety #SupportForFamilies #Healing
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Can therapy help a child recover from sexual abuse? If you’re not sure whether your child needs or is ready for treatment, making an appointment with a therapist who can provide a professional opinion about how your child is doing is a great first step. stopitnow.org/advice-column-…
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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: wwlp.com/news/local-news/ham…

Stop It Now! gets federal funds for child abuse prevention

Federal funding totaling nearly $880,000 was awarded Thursday to Stop It Now!, a Northampton-based non-profit, to bolster child sexual abuse prevention efforts across the state.

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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 (continued...)
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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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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: youtube.com/watch?v=m_vlnp_4… #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. whatsok.org/blog/i-came-acro… #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 whatsok.org/blog/my-friend-h… #CSAM #OnlineSafety #TeenSafety
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