The following resources on Sexual Abuse were developed by the NCTSN.
Provides parents and caregivers with tools to help them support children who have been victims of sexual abuse, information on the importance of talking to children and youth about body safety, and guidance on how to respond when children disclose sexual abuse.
Defines and answers commonly-asked questions about child sexual abuse. This fact sheet outlines myths and facts about child sexual abuse and provides tips to help protect children. Translated in 2025.
Provides information for parents and caregivers on intrafamilial sexual abuse. This fact sheet describes what intrafamilial sexual abuse is, its effects on children, its impact on a family, coping for parents, and how to move forward. Translated in 2025.
Offers teens information about acquaintance rape. This fact sheet provides information on what acquaintance rape is, how common it is, what date rape drugs are, how to stay safe, and common myths and facts about acquaintance rape. Translated in 2025.
Provides information to teens about staying safe while they are online. This fact sheet describes why sexting is not smart and how sexts can be used to hurt or bully. It offers tips for keeping teens safe when they are online, including privacy settings and protecting their identity.
Offers information regarding child sex trafficking to child welfare professionals.
Offers information regarding child sex trafficking to educational professionals.
Offers information regarding child sex trafficking to juvenille justice professionals.
Offers information regarding child sex trafficking to medical professionals.
Is designed to be read by a supportive adult (parent/caregiver, therapist) to a child (ages 5-10, or as developmentally appropriate) who has engaged in a Not OK touch or problematic sexual behaviors with another child.
Offers providers a list of ideas for self-care strategies to use after a difficult event. This checklist outlines the three basics aspects of self-care including awareness, balance, and connection.
Offers information about teen sexual assault and disclosure. This fact sheet outlines why teens don't disclose sexual assault, the benefits of disclosure, and how to support teens after disclosure of a sexual assault.
Links
[1] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/caring-kids-what-parents-need-know-about-sexual-abuse
[2] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/child-sexual-abuse-fact-sheet-parents-teachers-and-other-caregivers-it
[3] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/coping-shock-intrafamilial-sexual-abuse-information-parents-and-caregivers-it
[4] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/preventing-acquaintance-rape-safety-guide-teens-it
[5] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/staying-safe-while-staying-connected-facts-and-tips-teens-it
[6] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/child-sex-trafficking-a-fact-sheet-for-child-welfare-professionals
[7] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/child-sex-trafficking-a-fact-sheet-for-educational-professionals
[8] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/child-sex-trafficking-a-fact-sheet-for-juvenile-justice-professionals
[9] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/child-sex-trafficking-a-fact-sheet-for-medical-professionals
[10] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/ajs-story-about-not-ok-touches
[11] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/taking-care-of-yourself
[12] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/why-they-dont-tell-teens-and-sexual-assault-disclosure
[13] https://www.nctsn.org/print/853?page=1
[14] https://www.nctsn.org/print/853?page=2
[15] https://www.nctsn.org/print/853?page=3