Resources
Resources for parents and community members:
- Prevention During a Pandemic tip sheet
- COVID-19 Parent & Caregiver Guide (Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina)
- Meck4Kids brochure
- Meck4Kids brochure in Spanish
- Meck4Kids parent tip sheet
- 25 Things to Say to Your Child
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Tip sheets in English and Spanish on preventing sexual abuse, managing stress, dealing with temper tantrums and more (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
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Child sexual abuse prevention training at Pat’s Place Child Advocacy Center
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2019 State of Our Children Report (Council for Children's Rights)
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2019-20 Prevention Resource Guide (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
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Connections Matter Congregation (Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina)
More information on the web:
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Early, Open, Often (Committee for Children)
If you suspect a child is abused or neglected, use these resources:
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Mecklenburg County's 24-hour abuse/neglect hotline: 980-314-3577
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24-hour domestic violence hotline: 704-332-2513
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Department of Social Services: 704-336-3000
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Pat’s Place Child Advocacy Center: 704-335-2760
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Safe Alliance: 704-332-9034
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Council for Children’s Rights: 704-372-7961
If a child is in immediate danger, call 911.
Resources for educators:
Created by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Lesson plans:
See the links below for lesson plans and additional resources.
Child Abuse Prevention Month materials:
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National Child Abuse Prevention Month (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services)