Marion County Child Abuse Prevention

05/19/2026

Does your child want a cell phone? Please read this great resource from Enough Abuse first before you give them one! There are WAY more safer options than an adult phone that are not designed for children.

Most important safety and privacy settings for specialized phones designed for use by children and teens, along with information about the basic parental controls available in Apple and Android smartphones.

05/07/2026

A Big Thank You to Willamette Valley Bank for sponsoring Marion County Child Abuse Prevention Month efforts! Because of their support, the committee was able to give Pinwheel Garden signs and pinwheels to businesses and community members, bringing awareness to this critical issue.

04/23/2026

Welcome to Day 14 of Safe & Sound!

These past few weeks, we’ve talked about how to prevent abuse before it starts. But unfortunately, abuse still happens in our community.

So how can we recognize when abuse is happening? Read on...https://www.kidscenter.org/safe-and-sound-2026/day-14

04/22/2026

Welcome to Day 13 of Safe & Sound!

Today we’re going to look at one of the key tactics abusers use. We’re also going to share how you can help safeguard your kids against it. Read more...https://www.kidscenter.org/safe-and-sound-2026/day-13

04/22/2026

1 in 10 children will experience sexual abuse before their 18th
birthday. If we don’t understand the realities, we can’t
recognize the risks—or prevent harm. Awareness is where prevention begins. Read this guide on how you can learn to protect the children in your life.
https://www.d2l.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Childhoods-Are-Worth-Protecting-A-Guide-For-Adults.pdf

04/22/2026

Multiplayer means shared space. Grooming narrows it down. Moving a child from group gaming to private, hidden chats is a common grooming tactic online. Spotting that shift can stop harm before it starts. .

We’re proud to partner with the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) this month to help adults spot grooming early and keep kids safe.

Learn more, get resources, and share this with your network: https://www.nationalchildrensalliance.org/iyb/

04/22/2026

Welcome to Day 12 of Safe & Sound!

Yesterday, we talked about the facts of child sexual abuse. If you found those statistics depressing, take heart. Today, we’re looking at steps we can take to prevent sexual abuse by minimizing opportunities...https://www.kidscenter.org/safe-and-sound-2026/day-12

04/20/2026

Great safer phone option for kids!