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"A practical guide to identifying and documenting potential predators"

"an aide memoire for professionals supporting victims or survivors who are prepared to speak openly about their experiences."

"The NIH Style Guide is intended for use in writing web content, fact sheets, brochures, newsletters, and other promotional materials."

"This style guide is intended to clarify for the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) movement and related fields National Children’s Alliance (NCA) preferred terminology and usage of language to describe child maltreatment-field specific concepts."

"This Safety in Seconds microlearning helps adults understand grooming, recognize warning signs, and respond confidently when manipulation is suspected—an essential step in preventing abuse."

Preventing child abuse is a community effort. Local media needs to be part of the solution, not the problem.

"Lauren’s Kids created the at-a-glance Media Reporting Language Guide to help educate journalists about the impact language choice has on both the collective understanding of the community and on victims of abuse, with examples of language do’s and don’ts."

"Guidance for Journalists"

"Advocates say current coverage of child abuse often misses the real story — and with it, a chance to protect children."

"A daily email digest of news related to sexual violence, also viewable on line. Hosted by Google Groups."

"...guidance and tips for journalists reporting on sexual violence."

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"key terminology and definitions that pertain to child sexual abuse prevention"

"Abusers often use a tactic called “grooming” to manipulate victims before sexually abusing them. Learn to spot the signs and keep your community safer."

"Every character, every line, every scene; every interview, every appearance, every post: every aspect of creating and promoting entertainment and media can influence how audiences view survivors, trauma, and healing."

"For many survivors, speaking out is an act of reclamation, healing, and advocacy. Learn to tell your story with confidence and clarity—and create real change."

"Learn essential tips for interview survivors of sexual violence: building trust, navigating sensitive topics, and upholding ethical reporting standards."

"RAINN’s media guide outlines best practices for journalists covering sexual violence. Ensure accuracy and impact without sacrificing the survivor’s dignity."

"Darkness to Light has assembled the following recommendations for covering child sexual abuse to educate, change misconceptions, destigmatize, and avoid misinformation or sensationalism."