Plain-language guides on how to support someone, talk to children, and engage your community.
This flyer lists possible behaviors children might exhibit if they are experiencing abuse or neglect. If you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected in New Mexico, call the Statewide Central Intake number at CYFD: 1-855-333-7233
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Just as children reach developmental milestones like crawling, walking and talking, they also reach milestones related to sexuality. Parents can better support young people in leading sexually healthy lives if they know what to expect at each age.This document provides a scale of typical sexual development taken from child development research.
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This brochure has ten important questions to help kids think and talk about themselves, their boundaries, and how they deserve to be treated.
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How to use open discussions about sex, privacy, respect and values to prevent the sexual abuse and exploitation of children and teens.
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Kids have the right to be safe, strong and free! Parents, Guardian, Teacher, etc., please read and discuss this information with your children.
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This resources offers tools for parents of children with disabilities to minimize their children's risk of experiencing violence, teach them about sexuality and setting boundaries, and respond if they do share they have been abused.
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Kids shouldn’t have to try to prevent sexual abuse all by themselves. We adults have to learn to recognize when people are acting inappropriately around our children…and to speak up before a child is harmed.
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This booklet is a starting place for parents to begin to meet their child's needs in the aftermath of an upsetting childhood experience such as sexual abuse.
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"This booklet is a guide for how to start a conversation about sexual abuse when something you have seen or heard just does not feel right or when you have become worried or concerned about a situation that had some kind of sexual energy (feeling) to it. Learning how to talk about your concerns can help protect a child in your life. It can also make a huge difference in the life of an adult, teenager or child who needs your help."
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