The List of 101 Things You Can Do To Prevent Child Abuse


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If you or someone you know needs help

candle flame

Like the light from a candle,
it only takes one to light a room,
one to light so many others, and
one to guide someone home.
- Debbie Jenae

• Speak out on behalf of all children.
• Tell someone. Report suspected abuse.
• Protect all children.

• Feel you're losing it? ... Go for a walk.
   ...… Take a bath.
   ...… Call a friend.
   ...… Call a hotline.
   ...… Count to 10, slowly. Repeat.
   ...… Step away from your child.
   ...… Stop. Take 3 slow, deep breaths. Repeat.

• Never hit your child.
• Never hit any person.
• Never belittle a child.
• Never use a child for sexual gratification.
• Never torture a child.

• Know that asking for help takes courage
and demonstrates strength.

• Take a communication class.
• Take a parenting class.
• Take an 'alternatives to violence' class.
• Take a break. Don't break someone's spirit.