Resources for Parents

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Teen Dating Violence & Sexual Violence

It is a difficult time in any parent’s life when their child is hurting. If your child has been assaulted or abused in some way, you as a parent need to take care of yourself as well as your child. DASACC has services to support you and help you cope. You may be feeling a wide range of emotions yourself, and may be reacting differently than your child.

Helpful Tips for Parents:

Communicate to your child that it is not their fault.
Listen to your child and encourage them. Let them know that they can talk to you.
Obtain resources.

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Resources:

Love is Respect
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- What to do if your child discloses sexual abuse (English)
- What to do if your child discloses sexual abuse (Spanish)
New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault
- Child Sexual Abuse Fact Sheet (English)
- Child Sexual Abuse Fact Sheet (Spanish)
New Jersey Department of Children and Families