Jacob Wetterling Resource Center

Thank you to everyone who participated in today's conversation! Please stay involved by following us on social media and joining our mailing list at zeroabuseproject.org/contact for frequent news and events in our mission to keep kids safe. #CAPM23

We need to talk about red flags from both sides. You deserve to feel safe and conversations should ensure that we are not a part of the problem. #CAPM23

A10. NCMEC also supports S.474 the REPORT Act. The REPORT Act would allow minors the ability to report CSAM of themselves to the CyberTipline without the fear of ever being charged for possession of CSAM for reporting it. #CAPM23 2/3

A9. Training is so important. Everyone needs to be on the same page so we can create healthy and effective environments to support young people. Seek out training. Have a policy. Know your resources. #CAPM23

A8. Providers working together should continually be asking themselves, “Is this choice good for kids & teens?” We need to center their needs and respond accordingly. #CAPM23

A7. Just this month, we launched SurvivorSpace, a new website that elevates survivor voices and builds new connections for survivors. Visit survivorspace.org to learn more. #CAPM23

A6. Shame is a big obstacle in reporting. It’s a culture shift to remove shame from people being harmed. It isn’t theirs to carry. #CAPM23

A5. @MissingKids has comprehensive services to help remove exploitative images. In order for them to help, they need to have a report. It’s ok to report these images. What happened to you wasn’t your fault. #CAPM23

A4. You are not alone. There is help. No one has the right to treat you this way. #CAPM23

A3. It is important that we not only cover the risks of sexting from the perspective of the one being asked to send something, but that we also talk to the person doing the asking. #CAPM23

A2. We should talk about what to do about unwanted messages before they happen so young people already have a plan. In making a plan, the caregiver can reinforce that they would want to know and they wouldn’t be mad. #CAPM23

A1. Offenders prey on a child’s curiosity, especially about sex. We can help create harder targets by supporting parents as they provide age-appropriate, healthy information for young people about their bodies. #CAPM23

A1. Some of the wonderful things about being a young person: curiosity, the need to take risks, and seeking connections can be used against them by people with bad intentions. #CAPM23

Every child deserves to feel safe. Children encounter so many people in their lives, and these guidelines can help your child feel safe in their bodies. A big THANK YOU to @ahleson at @jwrcsafekids for helping to bring this month's #TeachableMoments together. 👏🏼

We are excited to announce our annual virtual fundraising event, Running HOME for Jacob, on October 11-22, 2022. Run or walk a 5K and help raise awareness for our missing and exploited children. Early Bird Registration is now open! raceroster.com/events/2022/59…

A10. Model good behaviors and boundaries for the children in your lives. Build true rapport with them—establish trust, listen without judgment, and provide them with tools to help protect themselves. Most importantly, believe them! #NCAPM

We have resources on jwrc.org to help make what can be a loaded topic feel manageable and empowering. Thanks for hosting this conversation! Let's keep this April energy going all year round. #NCAPM

Connected mentors with healthy boundaries can make a huge difference in the lives of youth. Thank you to all who actively listen and respond to kids. #NCAPM

Listen to youth. Empower their voices. #NCAPM

Please report CSAM immediately. We also have to take a hard look at how we as a culture can decrease demand for these images. #NCAPM