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We are honored to be a part of this research study as a promising child sexual abuse prevention program and to continue evaluation with The Center for Violence Prevention Research. WhatsOK is free, confidential, and helps more young people every day to navigate sexuality, boundaries, safety and abuse. Learn more at the links below.

Congratulations to our director, Jenny Coleman, for receiving 2025's NSSBY's Distinguished Service Award at this year's National Symposium on Sexual Behavior of Youth! This award recognizes an individual that has made significant contributions to the advancement of prevention and intervention of problematic sexual behavior of youth.

The resources in this guide are age-appropriate for youth ages 14 - 21, and provide accurate information, education, contacts, and advocacy about healthy sexuality development and relationships. https://lnkd.in/eXmGs3XK.

2025's Circles of Safety Prevention Training Courses are open for registration! Not only are we offering Circles of Safety: Awareness to Action 3 times in the coming year, but we are also offering Circles of Safety: Training of Trainers in June. This means you not only have multiple opportunities to learn how to keep children in your community happy, healthy, and safe by learning the foundations of prevention, you also have an opportunity to gain the skills you need to teach those essential prevention techniques to your community. Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/exME68mJ

As important as it is for youth to recognize what warning signs look like, it’s also critical to help them understand what healthy and safe relationships look like. The blog, How do I know if my relationship is healthy?, from @whatsokofficial explains and explores the features of healthy and unhealthy relationships. https://lnkd.in/eQaFMNhX

Our next resource from What's OK? in support of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month is the blog, What are the warning signs that my sexual behavior may be harmful? https://lnkd.in/enYCQrMW We hear from so many people on our youth helpline who are trying to understand and learn about how to navigate sex and relationships safely. The signs discussed in this blog can help youth determine if boundaries are being crossed, if harm is being done, and what to do going forward.

As part of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, there are several resources from What's OK? (our service supporting youth ages 14 - 21) that we'll be sharing throughout the remainder of the month in order to better support young people in their relationships and behaviors. The first resource we'd like to share is WhatsOK's FAQ section on Understanding Relationships, Boundaries, and Laws: https://lnkd.in/eG3ShKp6 This FAQ section answers questions about consent, sexual abuse, behavioral concerns, reporting, sexting, and more.

As we step into 2025, we’re filled with gratitude for our incredible community of supporters, partners, and advocates who work tirelessly to create safer futures for children. Together, we’re making prevention possible. Here’s to a year of hope, healing, and continued progress. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. ?? #HappyNewYear #StopItNow #PreventionIsPossible

There’s still time to make a meaningful impact before 2024 ends! Your support means everything to us—and to the families, caregivers, and individuals who rely on Stop It Now! for guidance and hope. Every dollar you give helps us create safer communities for children, and it’s tax-deductible for 2024. Let’s finish this year strong together. Your gift today will ensure we can start 2025 ready to reach even more people in need. Make your final gift of the year here: https://lnkd.in/e6FSTQZH Thank you for being part of this vital work. We couldn’t do it without you!

Wishing you a joyful holiday season! Thank you for your dedication to creating safer communities. Together, we’re making a difference. Happy Holidays from all of us at Stop It Now!