Prevention Resources & Links
Books & Reports
Breaking Out of the “Man Box”: The Next Generation of Manhood, by Tony Porter
I Can Play it Safe, by Alison Feigh and Laura Logan (2008)
The Life Story: Moments of Change
Documentaries
Consider hosting a community screening of one of these films to work toward positive change in your area.
Chosen — Cherish All Children has DVDs available to loan out, along with discussion questions for youth or adult groups.
I am Jane DoeThe Mask You Live In – A documentary that follows boys and young men as they negotiate society's narrow definition of masculinity, and how we can raise a healthier generation. A part of the Representation Project from director, Jennifer Siebel Newsom. Host a community screening complete with discussion guide.
Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age – A documentary for teens and parents to look at the struggles created with phones, social media and video gaming, and how we can help kids navigate the digital world. Host a screening with parent-child-community discussion.
Online Safety & Talking about Pornography
Netsmartz – Interactive online resources, games and safety tips that provides age-appropriate programming to teach children, ages 5-17, how to be safer online and offline.
LOVE146 – Internet safety resources for teens and adults. This interactive online segments provides safety rules, the warning signs to look for pornography, apps and websites to watch out for, and what to do to stay safe.
God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies, by Justin S. Holcomb & Lindsey A. Holcomb (2015)
Good Pictures, Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today’s Young Kids, by Kristen Jenson and Debbie Fox (2018) – A book providing a natural and comfortable way to talk to your kids about pornography.
Good Pictures, Bad Pictures Jr: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds, by Kristen Jenson (2016)
The Impact of Pornography on Children, Youth and Culture, by Cordelia Anderson (2017) – A booklet highlighting research on pornography’s impact, shifts in culture and media, with information and resources to counter the harms and promote healthy development.
Your Brain on Porn, by Gary Wilson. Commonwealth Publishing (2014)
National Organizations
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
- National Trafficking Hotline: 1.888.373.7888
- Be Free textline: text HELP to BeFree (233733)
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
- 24-hour Hotline: 1.800.THE.LOST (1.800.843.5678)
National Center on Exploitation
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Shared Hope International (Chosen video and other resources.)
- LiveRESPECT curriculum for middle school & high school boys
Jacob Wetterling Resource Center – Zero Abuse Project
Stop It Now – Education and resources to prevent the sexual abuse of children by mobilizing adults, families, and communities to take action to protect children before they are harmed.
LOVE146 – Prevention education and resources to end child trafficking and exploitation. Cherish All Children staff are certified in the Not a Number youth prevention curriculum.
No Más Campaign – Casa de Experanza's National Latin@ Network focuses on equipping families and others in raising children who can engage in healthy communications and relationships.
World Council of Churches Resources, including a toolkit for congregations, are provided.
Minnesota Organizations
Minnesota Human Trafficking Taskforce
Minnesota Department of Health:
Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault
- Ten Simple Prevention Steps for Parents/Guardians/Caretakers
- Ten Simple Prevention Steps for Parents/Guardians/Caretakers (Spanish)
- Ten Simple Prevention Steps for Men
- Ten Simple Prevention Steps for Men (Spanish)
MN Safe Harbor Day One Hotline
- Phone: 1.866.223.1111
- Text: 612.399.9995