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Here’s good information on the facts and signs of sexual abuse, normal sexual behavior, and offender behaviors.
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What if your child is being sexually abused? Here’s how to help your child and how to report the abuse.
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You need to talk openly to your child about sexual abuse, early and often. But what to say? Here’s help.
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cfchildren Committee for Children @cfchildren ·
24 Jan

After a weekend of tragedies, we're shaken to hear that two children were killed in a shooting at a Des Moines charter school. Every child deserves to have a learning safe haven. Tell your lawmakers there’s no place for gun violence at school. http://ow.ly/LTsF50Myt5j

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22 Jan

It's the #YearOfTheRabbit! Here are some resources to help you celebrate the #LunarNewYear with the children in your life. https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/teaching-tools/articles/7-books--crafts--and-resources-for-lunar-new-year.html

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lovanhill Andrea Lovanhill @lovanhill ·
20 Jan

#Educators, make sure to check out the third video in @cfchildren’s #WinterWellBeing campaign that came out earlier this week! http://winterwellbeing.org/#january

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