 | Did you know that those who would harm children often target single parents—looking for ways to gain access to children through trust and vulnerability?
Join Enough Abuse and End Child Molestation for a powerful and practical virtual session Nov. 5th at 6:30pm designed to give you the tools to protect your child and the peace of mind you deserve. Learn how to: - Recognize the subtle signs of grooming before it escalates.
- Spot red flags that most parents overlook.
- Strengthen your child’s confidence with age-appropriate ways to talk about body safety and boundaries.
- Protect your family circle from being manipulated by outsiders who don’t have your child’s best interests at heart.
We’ll close with a Q&A session and share valuable take-home resources from both organizations to support you beyond this event.
This isn’t just information—it’s empowerment. By attending, you’ll walk away with the knowledge and language to safeguard your child and create a safer environment at home, at school, and in the community. Every parent wants their child safe. This free event gives you the strategies to make that happen. |
END Online Child Sexual Abuse: Criminalize AI-Generated CSAM |
Research by Enough Abuse® has documented that 45 states criminalize AI-generated or technologically-modified child sexual abuse material (CSAM). 5 states and D.C. have not updated their CSAM laws to reflect the latest technology used to exploit children. Massachusetts is among them. However, Enough Abuse® worked with Senator Paul Mark and Representative Natalie Blais to draft the most comprehensive language possible. S.1174/H.1593 have been filed this session. If you live in Massachusetts, join Enough Abuse’s campaign to END online child sexual abuse and ask your legislators to support this bill. Click here send an already drafted email to your Senator and Representative. Check out your state's CSAM law. Visit our interactive map. To learn more about child sexual abuse prevention laws in your state, visit our other interactive maps. |
How do Charitable Immunity Laws Perpetuate Child Sexual Abuse? |
Charitable immunity laws grant nonprofits or charities protection from being sued in civil litigation cases. These laws place limits on how much someone can be compensated for harm, based on the organization’s alleged “good” or charitable work. However, these charitable immunity laws prevent survivors of child sexual abuse from holding institutions accountable. Massachusetts has the lowest charitable immunity cap in the country, at $20,000. Read more on our blog. |
Preventing Child Sexual Abuse in Massachusetts Schools |
| Enough Abuse® provides expert technical assistance around child sexual abuse prevention policies and training to school districts in several MA counties. Through our Safety S.T.A.R.S. program, we work with school leaders to improve: |
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Screening of prospective school employees for histories of sexual misconduct. Training of staff and volunteers about how to prevent child sexual abuse; Assessment of the school's child safety and protection policies; Responses to boundary violating behaviors by school staff; Securing of physical spaces to reduce opportunities for abuse to occur. Read more about this program and the abuse prevention policy resources available to schools here: Safety S.T.A.R.S. |
"Enough! Preventing Child Sexual Abuse in My School" |
Enough Abuse® provides child sexual abuse prevention training to school staff members through our 1-hour online course, "Enough! Preventing Child Sexual Abuse in My School!" “Enough!” is the most comprehensive training course available in the U.S. developed exclusively to meet the specific needs of public and private schools, and to address the challenges they face in preventing child sexual abuse and educator sexual misconduct. Over 15,000 employees in 192 schools in twelve states have completed the course to date. School administrators can email us to take the course for free as a preview. A similar one-hour course for youth-serving organizations is also available. Click here to learn more and request a preview. |
Join the States Policy Exchange to Advocate for Legislation |
Consider joining our virtual advocacy group, the States Policy Exchange. This online information-sharing and peer support platform helps child advocates and legislators to advocate for prevention policies and laws in their states. Visit the States Policy Exchange webpage to see past meeting recordings and notes, and email us if you'd like to join. |
We couldn't do this without you! |
Your generous donation will help us continue our unique work providing expert technical assistance, support and training to school districts to prevent future cases of child sexual abuse. We are an outcome-driven, no frills organization. Every dollar raised is used to make the greatest impact for children. |
Jetta Bernier, Executive Director |
ENOUGH ABUSE®, formerly Massachusetts Citizens for Children, dba MassKids, is the nation’s oldest citizen-based child advocacy organization, with a 6-decade history of improving the lives of vulnerable children. We prevent the sexual abuse of children in their homes, communities and online through prevention trainings, education and advocacy. |
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