Survivors of child sexual abuse and their loved ones deserve access to resources that support healing and justice, no matter how long ago the abuse occurred. This page contains links to information and resources to support survivors and their loved ones, and to inform the public about the dynamics, impact, and prevention of child sexual abuse.
Zero Abuse Project does not provide crisis services, mental health counseling, or legal advice or representation. If you or someone you care about needs immediate assistance, please reach out to one of the following resources:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 or https://988lifeline.org/
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673 or https://hotline.rainn.org/online
National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453 or https://www.childhelphotline.org/
National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: 1-800-843-5678 or https://ncmec.org/
A Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) is a safe, child-focused location where a child who may have experienced abuse tells their story once to a trained interviewer, and receives relevant support, assistance, and resources from a team of professionals.
Learn more about CACs and what they do from the National Children’s Alliance:
How the CAC model works (video)
Find a CAC near you (interactive map)
SurvivorSpace is a website and mobile app created by and for adult survivors of child sexual abuse. Featuring survivor stories, self-care resources, poetry, videos, tip sheets and more, SurvivorSpace is a welcoming, anonymous space where adult survivors will find encouragement and support on their healing journey from those who have experienced abuse and exploitation.
1in6 helps men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences live healthier, happier lives, while also serving family members, friends, partners, and service providers by providing information and support resources on the web and in the community. Anonymous, online chat-based support groups are offered each weekday for adult male survivors.
The Jacob Wetterling Resource Center works to end all forms of child maltreatment through education, training and prevention while connecting families of the missing and exploited in Minnesota to important resources.
Data about the prevalence, perpetration, victimization, and impact of child sexual abuse vary by source and the specific type of information collected. Below are links to general statistics about child sexual abuse.
Criminal laws and civil statutes related to child sexual abuse, including mandated reporting laws, vary both by state, and between the federal and state levels. Below are links to general information about the law and how it intersects with child sexual abuse. For detailed information and guidance about legal options, survivors are encouraged to speak with a licensed attorney.
Preventing child sexual abuse is a responsibility we all share. Below are links to resources about empowering children, educating communities, and responding to signs of sexual abuse.
Zero Abuse Project is a 501(c)(3) organization committed to the elimination of child sexual abuse. Our programs are designed to provide training and education to professionals and students, and to help transform institutions to effectively prevent, recognize, and respond to child sexual abuse.
