We are launching the #MyFriendToo U.S. website!
- Protect Children
- 2 days ago
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NEWS
When a child is sexually abused, they’re most likely to tell a friend first. All too often, the abuse is never reported – meaning too many children are not getting the help they need.
That’s why our organization, alongside ChildFund International and 19 other organizations, is launching #MyFriendToo U.S. this Child Abuse Prevention Month – to help young people help their friends disclose sexual abuse to a safe adult.
The #MyFriendToo U.S. website guides children in helping their friends disclose sexual violence to safe adults and ensures that they receive information about protection and restorative services. The whole website is written in child-friendly language, almost as if a friend or older sibling is there to let them know they’re doing the right thing and to help them or their friend get the resources they need.
The website teaches kids and teens how to respond safely to cases of suspected or confirmed sexual violence, educates children about their rights and connects them to services.
“Friends Supporting Friends in Responding to Sexual Abuse: Bringing #MyFriendToo to Children in the United States”
Featuring a panel of experts on preventing and responding to child sexual abuse and current #MyFriendToo U.S. committee members, this webinar will dive into the research, why this tool is critical, some early results from its employment across the United States, and what more needs to be done beyond Child Abuse Prevention Month to continue to empower young people, caregivers, and educators with critical information on how disclose child sexual abuse, whether online or offline, to a trusted adult.
📆 April 28, 2025 🕛 12 P.M. EST
📍 Zoom
Register now to learn from child protection experts about how you can support the young people in your life to protect themselves and their friends
