Parent Resources
The Policy Project, provides free resources to help schools and families support students both inside and outside the classroom.
Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
In 2024, The Policy Project helped to pass a law that expands child sexual abuse prevention education to all K-6 students in Utah.
Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) Prevention Resources
CSA Prevention Resources
Tools and information to help Utah families, schools, and communities protect children from sexual abuse.
Child sexual abuse affects 1 in 7 Utah children before age 18 — and in 91% of cases, the perpetrator is someone the child already knows. The good news is that prevention works. Research consistently shows that children who receive age-appropriate safety education are more likely to recognize warning signs, resist manipulation, and tell a trusted adult when something feels wrong.
Through Senate Bill 205 (2024), Utah now requires schools to provide staff training and parent education on CSA prevention, and encourages age-appropriate instruction for K–6 students using USBE-approved curricula — available to schools at no cost.
This resource hub is organized into two tracks: one for parents and caregivers, and one for schools and educators. Use the sections below to find information relevant to you.
Tools for Parents & Caregivers
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Understanding Child Sexual Abuse
Learn what child sexual abuse is, why it is a serious problem in Utah, and how it can be prevented. Includes information about what school-based prevention education does and does not cover.
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Finding Support & Resources
What parents should know about prevention education, talking with your child about body safety, recognizing warning signs of abuse and grooming, and navigating online safety risks.
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Responding to Concerns
What to do if you suspect a child is being abused. Includes guidance on talking to your child, how to make a report, and what to expect from Children's Justice Center & DCFS involvement.
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After an Incident
How to support a child who has experienced abuse, what the legal and investigative process looks like, and how to navigate next steps for your family.
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Special Considerations
Resources on situations that require additional awareness and specialized response, including child-on-child sexual behavior, children with special needs, and online exploitation.
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Advocacy Tools
How to advocate for CSA prevention education in your school, talk with other parents and community members, and support your child's access to safety education.
Tools for Parents and Caregivers
Understanding Child Sexual Abuse
What child sexual abuse is, why it is a serious and widespread problem in Utah, and what the research shows about prevention. Includes key facts, local data, and information about what school-based prevention education does and does not cover.
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