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Erin’s Law

Erin’s Law requires that all public schools implement child-focused educational programs meant to help prevent sexual abuse. Teachers and students are taught to recognize the signs of abuse, particularly good versus bad touch, and when not to keep secrets. The law enforces mandated reporting obligations of teachers and school personnel and provides caregivers with information about warning signs and resources. Erin’s Law is named after Erin Merryn, an activist against child sexual abuse, who was a victim of abuse throughout her childhood which was perpetuated due to her belief that she was alone in her experience. It has been adopted by 35 states to date.

You can find out more about Erin’s Law and see what you can do to get it passed in your state at www.erinslaw.org.

Abused Children as Adults

Growing up is difficult for victims of abuse. When they become adults, they can face strong triggers from memories of what happened. These repressed and traumatizing memories can be overwhelming, but there are strategies to adapt and heal.

You can read more about the adult after effects of abuse here.

Keeping Kids Safe on Social Media

  • iKeepSafe
  • NetSmartz Home
  • ConnectSafely
  • Web Wise Kids
  • Enough Is Enough: Resource Center

Book Suggestions for Children

  • Your Body Belongs to You by Cornelia Spelman
  • It’s MY Body: A Book to Teach Young Children How to Resist Uncomfortable Touch by Lory Freeman
  • I Said No! A Kid-to-kid Guide to Keeping Private Parts Private by Zach and Kimberly King
  • The Trouble with Secrets by Kate N. Johnson

Sexual Abuse Prevention Organizations

  • Stop It Now!
  • Child Help
  • Enough Abuse
  • The Mama Bear Effect
  • Strengthening Families Illinois
  • National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

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Champaign County Children’s Advocacy Center

201 W. Kenyon Rd, Suite 1
Champaign, IL 61820

Phone: 217-384-1266

Fax: 217-344-1214

Email: CACmail@co.champaign.il.us

To report suspected child abuse in Illinois call:
1-800-25-ABUSE (1-800-252-2873)

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Champaign County Children’s
Advocacy Center

201 W. Kenyon Rd, Suite 1
Champaign, IL 61820

Phone: 217-384-1266

Fax: 217-344-1214

Email: CACmail@co.champaign.il.us


To report suspected child abuse in Illinois call:

1-800-25-ABUSE
(1-800-252-2873)


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