Category: Consent
Words Matter: Why We Say Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)
For too long, the phrase “child porn” has been used in media, courts [...]
The Danger of Believing “Our Side” Can’t Harm Children
It’s okay to belong to a group—but when you convince yourself that y [...]
The Public’s Silence: How Child Predators Thrive in Plain Sight
Capable adults can seem pretty useless when it comes to stopping peopl [...]
The Courage It Takes to Speak Truth
We must understand just how immense the courage is for a survivor to s [...]
How to Teach Children About Consent: A Parent’s Guide to Safety and Respect
When children learn that their bodies, their feelings, and their b [...]
If You Can’t Face Ugly History, Children Notice
Until we become the kind of grown ups who can handle hearing about ugl [...]
Paul Mones: What are the warning signs of a child molester?
Institutions—schools, churches, scouts, camps—are meant to be safe hav [...]
Jack Reynolds describes how he groomed young boys before molesting them
One of the most eye-opening revelations for Survivors of child abuse i [...]
Protecting Children Who Communicate in Unique Ways
Some children speak in waves—fast, bright, tumbling words that feel li [...]
Protecting Children Who Process the World Differently: Safety Strategies for Parents and Caregivers
Some children move through this world with a rhythm all their own.[...]