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US Department of Justice - Raising Awareness About Sexual Abuse
Facts and Statistics -- Providing facts about sexual abuse is one of the ways to raise awareness about sexual abuse. Awareness of the facts is one of several preventive measures that can be taken to assist you in making better decisions to keep you and someone you know safe.
The facts and statistics provided are selections from studies and provide factual information based on the research team's findings. The information is not intended to diminish the possibility of risk to you or someone you know. The facts and statistics presented are divided into several categories.
Laws in Your State - from RAINN.org
Most rules, regulations and ordinances regarding issues of child abuse are NOT Federal, but are handled at the local level. This makes an understanding of the various different State by State laws an imperative. Here's an excellent tool from the RAINN organization, the nation's largest anti-sexual violence non profit. NAASCA is a big fan of RAINN, which was described recently as "One of "America's 100 Best Charities" by Worth magazine. Just click on the MAP of your state. And dont' miss the additional helpful links at the bottom of the page.
Child Welfare Information Gateway - Sexual Abuse Prevention Programs
Click here for a list of phone numbers to report child abuse, state by state
Child Welfare Information Gateway connects child welfare and related connects child welfare and related professionals to comprehensive information & resources to help protect children & strengthen families. It promotes the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, youth, and families by connecting child welfare, adoption, and related professionals as well as the general public to information, resources, and tools covering topics on child welfare, child abuse and neglect, out-of-home care, adoption, and more.
The National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention & Interdiction
Department of Justice - A REPORT TO CONGRESS
The sexual abuse and exploitation of children rob the victims of their childhood, irrevocably interfering with their emotional and psychological development. Ensuring that all children come of age without being disturbed by sexual trauma or exploitation is more than a criminal justice issue, it is a societal issue. Despite efforts to date, the threat of child sexual exploitation remains very real, whether it takes place in the home, on the street, over the Internet, or in a foreign land.
Because the sexual abuse and exploitation of children strikes at the very foundation of our society, it will take our entire society to combat this affront to the public welfare. Therefore, this National Strategy lays out a comprehensive response to protect the right of children to be free from sexual abuse and to protect society from the cost imposed by this crime.
Human Trafficking - FBI - Federal Bureau of Investigation
Among the many tasks assigned to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is that of stopping human trafficking. They currently have jurisdiction over violations of more than 200 categories of federal law including:
Kidnapped & Missing Persons | Crimes Against Children | Child Pornography | Keeping Kids Safe Online
WANTED by the FBI Endangered Child Alert Program
Law enforcement officials are seeking information which will lead to the identification of these unknown suspects. It is alleged that they may be involved with the attempted sexual exploitation of children and the sexual abuse of a minor. Images of these people were found on videos and pictures being traded on the Internet.
A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety - FBI Publications
Dear Parent: Our children are our Nation's most valuable asset. They represent the bright future of our country and hold our hopes for a better Nation. Our children are also the most vulnerable members of society. Protecting our children against the fear of crime and from becoming victims of crime must be a national priority.
Human Trafficking - ICE - Immigration and Customs Enforcement
24/ 7 you can give a TIP by dialing 866-347-2423 or by simply filling out the new ONLINE FORM -- Many people don't know that a big part of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement service (ICE) mission is to stop the trafficking of human beings, including many children. Many are held against their will. Victims are frequently forced into prostitution and other illegal activities to "pay off their debt" to these smugglers. Individuals can logged onto ice.gov/tips to report suspicious criminal activity.
Toll Free Numbers - DOJ - Office for Victims of Crime - 800 numbers
If you are a victim of crime, you have many rights and services available to help you. Use the following contact list to find additional information or to get help. The OVC (Online Directory of Crime Victim Services) is also available to help you. It's a resource designed to help service providers and individuals locate nonemergency crime victim service agencies in the United States and abroad.
Abuse HOTLINE Telephone Numbers for Every State
Please Help Make America's Children Strong, Safe and Successful
If you suspect abuse of any kind this web page will hopefully be a valuable resource. For most states there is one general number for you to call to report suspected abuse of any kind:
DOJ's Office of Crime Victim Servies
Valuable Information Is Just A Click Away: Directory of Crime Victim Services
What You Can Do If You Are A: VICTIM OF CRIME
Please contact us if you have any information to help in the fight against child exploitation. Your information will be forwarded to law enforcement for investigation and review and, when possible, to the appropriate Electronic Service Provider(s). Reports may be made 24-hours a day, 7 days a week online at www.cybertipline.com or by calling 1-800-843-5678
VoiceFound.ca - For our Canadian members:
Voice Found is a Canadian nationally registered non profit that focuses on education to prevent the sexual abuse of children and resources to support adult survivors. They say "Silence allows perpetrators to continue their abuse of children. Silence makes survivors feel shame." Voice Found was born from a place of deep depression and a desire to help others who may be feeling similarly. The non profit runs programs, holds workshops and offers useful resources to Canadians out of its national offices in Ottawa, the Canadian capitol.
Canada's Directory of Services for Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse is a free 119 page pdf file directory of services for adult survivors of child abuse, published by the authority of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force
ICAC task force agencies are located throughout te Uniter States. The ICAC Task Force Program was created to assist state and local law enforcement agencies by enhancing their investigative response to technology facilitated crimes against children. Our Program is proud to be an essential part of this mission. We work hard to make the Internet a safer place for children. Click here for a listing of ICAC Task Force resources
The Global approach
Virtual Global Taskforce
The Virtual Global Taskforce (VGT) is made up of law enforcement agencies from around the world working together to fight child abuse online. The aim of the VGT is to build an effective, international partnership of law enforcement agencies that helps to protect children from online child abuse.
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
-- TRAFFICKING HOTLINE -- 1-888-373-7888
Project Safe Childhood -- Dept of Justice
The Department of Justice's first ever National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction was recently launched. It's all about child exploitation prevention and intervention. The strategy also provides the first ever comprehensive threat assessment of the dangers facing children from child pornography, online enticement, child sex tourism, commercial sexual exploitation, and sexual exploitation in Indian Country, and outlines a blueprint to strengthen the fight against these crimes. It builds on the department's accomplishments in combating child exploitation by establishing specific, aggressive goals and priorities and increasing cooperation and collaboration at all levels of government and the private sector.
US Department of Justice - Raising Awareness About Sexual Abuse
Facts and Statistics -- Providing facts about sexual abuse is one of the ways to raise awareness about sexual abuse. Awareness of the facts is one of several preventive measures that can be taken to assist you in making better decisions to keep you and someone you know safe.
The facts and statistics provided are selections from studies and provide factual information based on the research team's findings. The information is not intended to diminish the possibility of risk to you or someone you know. The facts and statistics presented are divided into several categories.
Laws in Your State - from RAINN.org
Most rules, regulations and ordinances regarding issues of child abuse are NOT Federal, but are handled at the local level. This makes an understanding of the various different State by State laws an imperative. Here's an excellent tool from the RAINN organization, the nation's largest anti-sexual violence non profit. NAASCA is a big fan of RAINN, which was described recently as "One of "America's 100 Best Charities" by Worth magazine. Just click on the MAP of your state. And dont' miss the additional helpful links at the bottom of the page.
Child Welfare Information Gateway - Sexual Abuse Prevention Programs
Click here for a list of phone numbers to report child abuse, state by state
Child Welfare Information Gateway connects child welfare and related connects child welfare and related professionals to comprehensive information & resources to help protect children & strengthen families. It promotes the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, youth, and families by connecting child welfare, adoption, and related professionals as well as the general public to information, resources, and tools covering topics on child welfare, child abuse and neglect, out-of-home care, adoption, and more.
The National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention & Interdiction
Department of Justice - A REPORT TO CONGRESS
The sexual abuse and exploitation of children rob the victims of their childhood, irrevocably interfering with their emotional and psychological development. Ensuring that all children come of age without being disturbed by sexual trauma or exploitation is more than a criminal justice issue, it is a societal issue. Despite efforts to date, the threat of child sexual exploitation remains very real, whether it takes place in the home, on the street, over the Internet, or in a foreign land.
Because the sexual abuse and exploitation of children strikes at the very foundation of our society, it will take our entire society to combat this affront to the public welfare. Therefore, this National Strategy lays out a comprehensive response to protect the right of children to be free from sexual abuse and to protect society from the cost imposed by this crime.
Human Trafficking - FBI - Federal Bureau of Investigation
Among the many tasks assigned to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is that of stopping human trafficking. They currently have jurisdiction over violations of more than 200 categories of federal law including:
Kidnapped & Missing Persons | Crimes Against Children | Child Pornography | Keeping Kids Safe Online
WANTED by the FBI Endangered Child Alert Program
Law enforcement officials are seeking information which will lead to the identification of these unknown suspects. It is alleged that they may be involved with the attempted sexual exploitation of children and the sexual abuse of a minor. Images of these people were found on videos and pictures being traded on the Internet.
A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety - FBI Publications
Dear Parent: Our children are our Nation's most valuable asset. They represent the bright future of our country and hold our hopes for a better Nation. Our children are also the most vulnerable members of society. Protecting our children against the fear of crime and from becoming victims of crime must be a national priority.
Human Trafficking - ICE - Immigration and Customs Enforcement
24/ 7 you can give a TIP by dialing 866-347-2423 or by simply filling out the new ONLINE FORM -- Many people don't know that a big part of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement service (ICE) mission is to stop the trafficking of human beings, including many children. Many are held against their will. Victims are frequently forced into prostitution and other illegal activities to "pay off their debt" to these smugglers. Individuals can logged onto ice.gov/tips to report suspicious criminal activity.
Toll Free Numbers - DOJ - Office for Victims of Crime - 800 numbers
If you are a victim of crime, you have many rights and services available to help you. Use the following contact list to find additional information or to get help. The OVC (Online Directory of Crime Victim Services) is also available to help you. It's a resource designed to help service providers and individuals locate nonemergency crime victim service agencies in the United States and abroad.
Abuse HOTLINE Telephone Numbers for Every State
Please Help Make America's Children Strong, Safe and Successful
If you suspect abuse of any kind this web page will hopefully be a valuable resource. For most states there is one general number for you to call to report suspected abuse of any kind:
DOJ's Office of Crime Victim Servies
Valuable Information Is Just A Click Away: Directory of Crime Victim Services
What You Can Do If You Are A: VICTIM OF CRIME
Please contact us if you have any information to help in the fight against child exploitation. Your information will be forwarded to law enforcement for investigation and review and, when possible, to the appropriate Electronic Service Provider(s). Reports may be made 24-hours a day, 7 days a week online at www.cybertipline.com or by calling 1-800-843-5678
VoiceFound.ca - For our Canadian members:
Voice Found is a Canadian nationally registered non profit that focuses on education to prevent the sexual abuse of children and resources to support adult survivors. They say "Silence allows perpetrators to continue their abuse of children. Silence makes survivors feel shame." Voice Found was born from a place of deep depression and a desire to help others who may be feeling similarly. The non profit runs programs, holds workshops and offers useful resources to Canadians out of its national offices in Ottawa, the Canadian capitol.
Canada's Directory of Services for Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse is a free 119 page pdf file directory of services for adult survivors of child abuse, published by the authority of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force
ICAC task force agencies are located throughout te Uniter States. The ICAC Task Force Program was created to assist state and local law enforcement agencies by enhancing their investigative response to technology facilitated crimes against children. Our Program is proud to be an essential part of this mission. We work hard to make the Internet a safer place for children. Click here for a listing of ICAC Task Force resources
The Global approach
Virtual Global Taskforce
The Virtual Global Taskforce (VGT) is made up of law enforcement agencies from around the world working together to fight child abuse online. The aim of the VGT is to build an effective, international partnership of law enforcement agencies that helps to protect children from online child abuse.
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
-- TRAFFICKING HOTLINE -- 1-888-373-7888
Project Safe Childhood -- Dept of Justice
The Department of Justice's first ever National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction was recently launched. It's all about child exploitation prevention and intervention. The strategy also provides the first ever comprehensive threat assessment of the dangers facing children from child pornography, online enticement, child sex tourism, commercial sexual exploitation, and sexual exploitation in Indian Country, and outlines a blueprint to strengthen the fight against these crimes. It builds on the department's accomplishments in combating child exploitation by establishing specific, aggressive goals and priorities and increasing cooperation and collaboration at all levels of government and the private sector.