PHILADELPIA CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION RESOURCES

• DHS Intensive Prevention Services (IPS)
• Prevention Diversion Flyer
• Report Child Abuse or Neglect

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION EVENTS

• Blue Ribbon Champions for Safe Kids: Blue Ribbon Events in April
• Events to be Held in Philly During Sexual Assault Awareness Month
• PREVENT Building Alliances Against Child Sexual Abuse

NATIONAL RESOURCES

• National Child Abuse Prevention Month - Child Welfare Information Gateway
• Behavioral Health Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect - Child Welfare Information Gateway
• Fast Facts: Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect / Violence Prevention | Injury Center, CDC
• Child Maltreatment and Long-Term Physical and Mental Health Outcomes: An Exploration of Biopsychosocial Determinants and Implications for Prevention | SpringerLink
• The Link Between Child Abuse and Health
• Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
• Long-Term Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect
• Physical Punishment: What Parents Should Know | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
• 2023 Child Abuse Prevention Month - PSA (English)

• I love you
• You can do it
• You are a good person
• I am grateful for you
• I am proud of you
• You are special
• That was a really good choice
• Mistakes mean you are trying
• You matter
• You are an amazing person
• Just be yourself

• You are a creative thinker
• Do your best
• I trust you
• It’s not your fault
• You make a difference
• You are one of a kind
• You are brilliant
• You have choices
• You are worthy
• You were right
• It's okay to be scared (or sad)

• It's your body
• You have a voice
• Love yourself
• I see you are trying
• I believe in you
• How can we work together to fix this?
• I am here to listen
• You are safe
• It will be okay
• You are a great helper
• What a great question/idea

Infographic Courtesy of Child Trends

• Children’s optimism, high self-esteem, intelligence, creativity, humor and independence, which enhance their coping skills in the face of adversity.
• Parent's or caregiver’s respectful communication and listening, consistent rules and expectations, and safe opportunities that promote independence.
• The family’s access to social supports, neighborhood stability and access to safe schools and adequate health care.
• The child's experience of love, acceptance, positive guidance and protection from a caring adult, which encourages trust that their parents or caregivers will provide what they need to thrive.

• The acceptance of peers and positive influences such as teachers, mentors and role models.
• Parents or caregivers who can cope with the stresses of everyday life and have the inner strength to bounce back when things are not going well.
• Parents or caregivers with a social network of emotionally supportive friends, family and neighbors.
• Families who can meet their own basic needs for food, clothing, housing and transportation and know how to access essential services such as childcare, health care and mental health services.