Resources for Parents
Brigham Young University recognizes that parents' and guardians' desire to protect their children is far-reaching. “Children are an heritage of the Lord” (Psalm 127:3). As parents and guardians teach and nurture their children, they empower them to recognize boundaries, to know who a safe adult is, and to trust their own intuitions, giving them vital tools to help prevent or stop abuse.
The following websites may provide helpful insights and resources for parents and guardians.
Prevent Child Abuse Utah: https://pcautah.org/
- This website is a part of Prevent Child Abuse America. Among the resources available on this website is a free online training course for parents.
Online Safety: https://www.missingkids.org/NetSmartz
- NetSmartz is an online safety education program. It provides age-appropriate videos and activities to help teach minors to be safer online with the goal of helping minors to become more aware of potential online risks and empowering them to help prevent victimization by making safer choices on- and offline.
Child Sex Abuse: https://stopitnow.org/
- This website provides many resources to help prevent sexual abuse of minors. It includes tips to create family safety plans and has a confidential helpline for adults who may be looking for specific guidance.