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Childhood sexual abuse prevention education, resources, and support for families and providers

Video series by Planned Parenthood covering the nuances of sexual consent: How do you know if someone wants to have sex with you? What to do when someone definitely wants to have sex. How to handle when someone isn’t quite sure if they want to have sex. What to do when someone does not want […]

By Cheryl M. Bradshaw, MA. This book is a comprehensive guide with essential information about setting boundaries, coercion, reciprocity, and communication. It also includes hard facts about sex and trauma, the effects of pornography and cultural expectations, and much more. This book teaches how to make sexual decisions that honor your sense of values and […]

Activity books that help families have big and small conversations about sexual health topics.

by Sara Perry. A book for children to get conversations about positive sexuality started, with accurate information about gender identity, gender expression, consent and self-trust. Framed in the context of empowerment and based on research findings that prove teaching that pleasure and confidence are integral part of a consensual society.

Fun, animated, inclusive and sex positive short videos to help tweens and teens learn about consent, personal safety, and healthy relationships

by Jayneen Sanders. A children’s picture book about an empowered little girl who has a very strong and clear voice in all issues, especially those relating to her body and personal boundaries. This book is a springboard for discussions regarding children’s choices and their rights.

by Pattie Fitzgerald. Siblings Katie and her little brother Kyle learn about personal safety, private parts, and “thumbs up & thumbs down” touches by talking with their mom in a loving and easy-to-understand manner. With an empowering dialog that is never fearful, parents can use this book to begin this important discussion with their children.

by Kimberly King. Helping kids set healthy boundaries for their private parts can be a daunting and awkward task for parents, counselors and educators. Written from a kid’s point of view, I Said No! makes this task a lot easier. To help Zack cope with a real-life experience he had with a friend, he and […]

by Cornelia Maude Spelman. In simple, reassuring language, this book explains that a child’s body is their own; that it is all right for kids to decline a friendly hug or kiss, even from someone they love; and that you can still be friends even if you don’t want a hug now.

by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos. Every child has secrets, and many secrets are fun to keep–for instance, a surprise birthday gift for Mom, or a secret handshake with a young friend. But sometimes, children have secrets that make them feel bad, and these secrets are best shared with their parents, or with some trusted older person. This […]