The Parental Line - (United Way of Massachusetts Bay)
 

The Parent Line offers parents and other caregivers quick, up-to-date parenting information on everything from nutrition to discipline and pregnancy. After hearing a pre-recorded message, callers can choose to speak directly with one of our trained, volunteer specialists. Parent line messages are available in both English and Spanish.

1-617-421-1789

First Call for Help - (United Way of Massachusetts Bay)
 

First Call For Help provides information and resources to any caller who needs help but does not know where to turn. Using a database of over 3,000 up-to-date services, trained volunteer telephone counselors can locate resources for you and advocate with other agencies on your behalf. Information is available on support groups, employment, housing, fuel assistance, and many other basic family needs.

1-800-231-4377

Facts for Families: Child Sexual Abuse
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From the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
 

This site provides facts and information regarding child sexual abuse. It also provides links for similar problems children face such as, depression, child abuse, self-injury, and more. There are other guides that explain how to talk to your children about these topics.

Keeping Kids Healthy:
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Keep Kids Healthy
 

This site defines child abuse and identifies the different types that children may come across.

It also provides other Child Abuse Internet Resources to help you answer any questions you may have.

http://www.darkness2light.org
 

Darkness to Light is a national nonprofit that works to reduce child sexual abuse and gives adults tools to keep children safe. Their website is a comprehensive information resource for child sexual abuse and its prevention.

http://www.stopitnow.org
 

Stop it Now! Is a prevention program that believes all adults must accept the responsibility to recognize, acknowledge, and confront the behaviors that lead to the sexual abuse of children. In addition to their national toll-free Helpline: 1-888-PREVENT their website offers adults tools they can use to prevent sexual abuse.

http://www.faithtrustinstitute.org
 

Faith Trust Institute works to end sexual and domestic violence by providing communities with the tools and knowledge they need to address the religious and cultural issues related to abuse.

http://www.enoughabuse.org
 

This website, provides parents, professionals, and concerned adults the knowledge and skills they need to help prevent sexual abuse in their homes and communities.