As part of our series on Tips for Difficult conversations, we want to talk about the importance of following up when you observe something that makes you question a child’s safety.
If every adult who feels that gut instinct follows up with a question about what they saw, we can interrupt vulnerable situations before anyone is harmed.Take a look at our brief (low-tech) role play to illustrate this type of conversation.
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If you need help with a personal situation, please reach out to our Helpline (stopitnow.org/get-immediate-help), (1.888.PREVENT). Chat and email service is also available. Please also visit our website (stopitnow.org) for additional free resources, materials, and support.
Users ages 14-21 with concerns can contact WhatsOK (whatsok.org). WhatsOK is a website and helpline that offers free, confidential support and resources to youth and young adults with concerns about safe and healthy sexual thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
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