Preventing sexual abuse starts with caring adults taking responsibility to protect children and youth. Parents, know the important things you can communicate to your child, behaviors to watch out for and steps to take to keep children safe. Check out ChicagoCAC’s Keeping My Family Safe workbook for useful sexual abuse prevention tools.
To report suspected abuse in Illinois, call 1-800-25-ABUSE (1-800-252-2873). If a child is in immediate danger, also call 911.
Outside of Illinois, call 1-800-422-4453.