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Resources
Here you will find resources, publications, posters and other awareness raising material that will help us prevent child sexual abuse. Use the links below to download and review Stop it Now!’s publications. If you would like to order copies of any materials included here, email office@stopitnow.org.uk or call 01527 598184. Stop it Now! materials are available free of charge. However, on large orders there may be a charge to cover postage.
Our resources are free to download, and we want to continue to provide free information and research to help adults, parents and carers protect children from harm. However, as a charity we have limited funds available to develop and print materials and we welcome support from individuals. If you are interested in making a donation to help support our work please follow this link.
What people say about our resources -
"These leaflets are really informative for parents/careers and what you can say to children about this subject"
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Parents Protect!
This Leaflet details some of the key points made on the Parents Protect! website.
It gives advice around what we should all be thinking about and encourages people to find out more. You can also use the front page as a poster - at your workplace, community venue or school.
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SMART rules for adults to share with children
When you are dealing with children there are no hard and fast rules. To help a child learn any set if rules it is important to go through them and explain why you want the child to remember them. This postcard details some SMART rules for parents and carers to share with their children.
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SMART rules for adults to share with each other
Child sexual abuse is something we would rather not think or talk about - but the best way of protecting children is for adults to do just that! This postcard details some SMART rules for parents and carers to share with each other.
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Stop it Now! Publications
Stop it Now! produces a variety of publications addressing key concerns around child sexual abuse.
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Preventing Child Sexual AbuseDownload PDF
This leaflet introduces the Stop it Now! UK & Ireland project. What it is, why we need it and what Stop it Now! is doing to prevent child sexual abuse.
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What we all Need to Know to Protect Our ChildrenDownload PDF
Child sexual abuse happens in secret and most victims tell no one. The abuser is usually a family friend, neighbour, a member of the child's family or someone working with children: he or she may be someone we know and love. This leaflet aims to provide the information we all need to recognise the warning signs of abuse and to build the confidence to do something about it. Plain English Campaign award winner December 2003.
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Child's Play? preventing abuse among children & young peopleDownload PDF
This leaflet is for everyone involved in bringing up children. It explains that some children do indeed sexually abuse other children, how we can recognise the warning signs and the action we can take to prevent it.
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The Internet and Children - What's the ProblemDownload PDF
This leaflet encourages people to question their own use of the new technologies, including the Internet, and to seek advice. It provides the information needed to recognise the tell tale signs that someone may be using the new technologies in sexually inappropriate or harmful ways and enables people to build up confidence to do something about it. It also gives tips about how to help children remain safe whilst on the Internet.
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Awareness raising materials
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Don't Turn Your back
A variety of publicity and awareness raising materials are available including posters, postcards and business cards.
Poster text reads: The thought that someone you know or love may be sexually abusing a child is one of the hardest things to face. But it is better to talk over the situation with someone than to discover later that you were right to be worried. If you suspect that someone you know is sexually abusing a child, or if you are worried about your own thoughts or behaviour towards children ring the Stop it Now! freephone helpline now for confidential advice.
When ordering please quote item code post01 Available in A3, A4 and A5sizes
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Lost for Words Poster
Poster text reads: The thought that someone you know or love may be sexually abusing a child is one of the hardest things to face. But it is better to talk over the situation with someone than to discover later that you were right to be worried. If you suspect that someone you know is sexually abusing a child, or if you are worried about your own thoughts or behaviour towards children ring the Stop it Now! freephone helpline now for confidential advice.
When ordering please quote item code post02. Available in A3, A4 and A5 sizes
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Lost for Words Poster
Poster text reads: The thought that someone you know or love may be sexually abusing a child is one of the hardest things to face. But it is better to talk over the situation with someone than to discover later that you were right to be worried. If you suspect that someone you know is sexually abusing a child, or if you are worried about your own thoughts or behaviour towards children ring the Stop it Now! freephone helpline now for confidential advice.
When ordering please quote item code post03. Available in A3, A4 and A5 sizes.
Also available as an A6 post card with the image on one side and text on the reverse
When ordering please quote item code pcard 02
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See No Evil Hear No Evil
Poster text reads: Child sexual abusers may be a child's father, step-parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle. In many cases, family members and friends suspect that something is wrong but are unsure or lack the confidence to take action. If you suspect that someone you know is sexually abusing a child, or if you are worried about your own thoughts or behaviour towards children, ring the Stop it Now! freephone helpline now for confidential advice.
When ordering please quote item code post04. Available in A3, A4 and A5 sizes
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No Sex Please We’re Children
Poster text reads: Childhood should be a time of excitement when children can discover the world and develop at their own pace. Sadly, too many are denied this opportunity because they are sexually abused. In most cases the abuser is someone the child knows and trusts, maybe a parent, baby-sitter or neighbour. But something can be done - it is the responsibility of all adults to prevent sexual abuse by recognising the signs of abusive behaviour at an early stage and taking action to protect children. If you suspect that someone you know is sexually abusing a child, or if you are worried about your own thoughts or behaviour towards children ring the Stop it Now! freephone helpline now for confidential advice.
When ordering please quote item code post05. Available in A3, A4 and A5 sizes.
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Just Good Friends?
Poster text reads: Of course children and young people need the opportunity to explore and develop sexually throughout their childhood. But they also need help in setting boundaries when relating to their brothers, sisters, cousins and friends. What appears to be a safe and mutual activity may in fact be harmful. If you are concerned that a child's behaviour may be inappropriate or abusive, or you are worried about your own thoughts or behaviour towards children, ring the Stop it Now! freephone helpline now for confidential advice.
When ordering please quote item code post06. Available in A3, A4 and A5 sizes
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Helpline number card
Small laminated card (credit card size) with helpline and website details.
When ordering please quote item code: stopcard
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Most victims of child sexual abuse can't ask for help.
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1 in 6 children are sexually abused. 75% don't tell.
Poster text reads: Most children don't talk about sexual abuse. So we have to. If you're worried about someone's behaviour with a child or use of illegal websites, the sooner you act the sooner you stop the damage. Call us confidentially for help or visit www.stopitnow.org.uk
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Worried a child is being sexually abused? It helps to talk.
Poster text reads: We know it is hard to talk about child sexual abuse. But 1 in 6 children are victims and it won't stop unless we find a way. If you're concerned about your own, or someone else's behaviour with a child or use of illegal websites, call us confidentiality for help or visit www.stopitnow.org.uk
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Worried a child is being sexually abused? There is someone you can talk to.
Poster text reads: We know it is hard to talk about child sexual abuse. But 1 in 6 children are victims and it won't stop unless we find a way. If you're concerned about your own, or someone else's behaviour with a child or use of illegal websites, call us confidentiality for help or visit www.stopitnow.org.uk
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A third of sexually abused children are keeping a family secret.Poster text reads: Most children don’t talk about sexual abuse. So we have to. If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s behaviour with a child, or use of illegal websites, the sooner you act the sooner you stop the damage. Call us confidentially for help or visit www.stopitnow.org.uk |
Books to share with children
We have compiled a list of books for parents to share with their children.