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Organizations

*A STARR Lab community partner

Children’s Trust*

Children’s Trust of South Carolina is a statewide organization focused on the prevention of child abuse and neglect. They provide funding, resources and training to help local program partners build strong families and positive childhoods.  

Children's Law Center*

The Children's Law Center is a training and resource center for professionals involved in child maltreatment or juvenile justice court proceedings and child advocates working to improve the safety and well-being of children.  

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) was created to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for children and families who experience or witness traumatic events.  

Prevent Child Abuse America

Prevent Child Abuse America is the nation’s oldest and largest organization committed to preventing child abuse and neglect before it happens. They promote programs and resources informed by science that enable kids, families, and entire communities to thrive—today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.  

RAINN

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.  


Specific Resources

But Who Should I Tell?

Discusses the options teens have after sexual abuse. This fact sheet provides information on whether or not to tell, who to go to for help, and what resources are available for support. It provides information for sexual abuse survivors about the process of disclosure. [NCTSN Resource]  

Child Neglect and Trauma: A Fact Sheet for Providers

Offers providers information about child neglect and trauma. This fact sheet describes what child neglect is, if it is a traumatic experience, how neglect impacts children, factors that might be related to trauma, and how providers can identify children who may be experiencing neglect. It also discusses how child welfare defines and responds to neglect, how providers can support families who have experienced neglect, as well as the impact of child neglect on providers. [NCTSN Resource]  

Child Sexual Abuse Prevention

[PCA America Resource]

Children Mental Health Facts

[NAMI SC Resource]

Coping After Mass Violence

Offers information on coping after mass violence. This fact sheet provides common reactions children and families may be experiencing after a mass violence event, as well as what they can do to take care of themselves. [NCTSN Resource]

Coping in Hard Times - Adolescents

 Helps high school students and young adults understand how economic difficulties may affect them and provides suggestions on how they can cope during these uncertain times. [NCTSN Resource]

Coping in Hard Times - Parents

Helps parents understand how economic difficulties can affect their families, in terms of their sense of safety, connectedness, and hope. The fact sheet also helps families find ways to cope during uncertain times. [NCTSN Resource]

How to Help a Friend

[NAMI SC Resource]

How to Help Someone You Care About

One-pager with tips and resources on how to help loved ones affected by sexual violence. [RAINN Resource]

It’s Never Your Fault: The Truth About Sexual Abuse

 Provides information to teens about sexual abuse. This fact sheet describes what sexual abuse is, how common it is, myths and facts about sexual abuse, and where to go for help. [NCTSN Resource]

Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences:

 Provides information about the types of ACE, who is affected by it, and how to address the effects. [Granite Recovery Resource]

Signs & Symptoms of Addiction:

Helps identify types of drugs and subtle signs of drug addiction, as well as when to get help. [Defining Wellness Centers Resource]

Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences:

 Provides information about the types of ACE, who is affected by it, and how to address the effects. [NCTSN Resource]

Let’s Talk About...

Sometimes it can feel hard to talk about sexual assault, but it doesn't have to be. For tips on how to have these conversations, check out RAINN's comics on consent, safe dating tips for teens, talking with young children about sexual assault, and talking with college students about staying safe on campus. [RAINN Resource]  

Navigating Child Sexual Abuse

Before you can pursue a child sex abuse case, it’s vital that you first understand exactly what the term means. This resource guide for child sex abuse will clarify what constitutes abuse and how you can respond to it.   

Promoting Resilience in Teens

[STARR Lab Resource]

Psychological and Behavioral Impact of Trauma: High School Students

Describes the psychological and behavioral impact of trauma on high school students. This fact sheet offers educators, school staff, and parents two short scenarios about the behaviors displayed by two high school students, as well as describes behaviors you might observe in adolescents after a trauma, situations that can be traumatic, and when to seek help. [NCTSN Resource]

Psychological and Behavioral Impact of Trauma: Middle School Students

Describes the psychological and behavioral impact of trauma on middle school students. This fact sheet offers educators, school staff, and parents two short scenarios about the behaviors displayed by two middle school students. It describes behaviors you might observe after a trauma, situations that can be traumatic, and when to seek help. [NCTSN Resource]

A Quick Guide to Changes in Adolescence

[STARR Lab Resource]

Self-Care After Trauma

Tips for physical and emotional self-care following a sexual assault. [RAINN Resource]

Teen Sexual Assault: Information for Teens

Defines key terms, including consent and coercion, and offers guidance to teens related to dating violence and sexual assault. This fact sheet describes how common teen sexual assault is, how it relates to dating relationships, the roles drugs and the Internet can play in increasing risk, as well as provides tips for staying safe. [NCTSN Resource]

What is Complex Trauma?

Offers information about complex trauma, how it can impact youth, both good and harmful coping strategies, and ways to improve. This guide is for youth who have experienced complex trauma or who know someone who has. Clinicians, caregivers, and other adults can also use the guide to have conversations with youth about what complex trauma is. [NCTSN Resource]


Helplines

Mental Health America of South Carolina Teen Crisis Text Line

Text TEENline to 839863

National Sexual Assault Hotline

800.656.HOPE 

SAMHSA National Helpline

1-800-662-HELP (4357) OR text your zip code to HELP4U (43578) 

South Carolina Department of Mental Health Mobile Crisis Line

833-364-2274 

Suicide & Crisis Helpline

Call or text 988 OR chat at 988lifeline.org  

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