Can AI prevent child abuse? Here’s what happens when a child asks ChatGPT for help with abuse
Kids are using ChatGPT and other AI models. So what happens when they start asking them life-threatening questions?
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The “stranger danger” myth and the evolving history of child abuse and reporting
Victims of childhood sexual abuse now have access to many resources to treat PTSD and other trauma which were not available in the past, such as Victim Advocacy,better and more widely available mental and physical health care, and a culture that better understands the challenges kids face as they become adults.
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A man has already been arrested for generating child pornography with AI
For the first time and surely not the last, a Wisconsin man was arrested for generating child pornography using the Stable Diffusion AI image generator.
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Kids and teens almost never lie about abuse, so believe them when they say something
It’s vitally important if a child tells you they’re being abused, or if they seem unsure what is happening to them is abusive, that you believe them. The stakes are too high not to even if they are in the tiny percentage of children making an untrue claim.
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How journaling and journaling prompts can help kids and teens after abuse
Journaling has a lot of benefits for kids, teens, and adults processing intense emotions. Use these free journaling prompts and ideas to help get started.
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No, physical punishment like spanking doesn’t work. So why do we keep doing it?
Medical authorities have conclusively said spanking doesn’t work. So why do we keep doing it? And what can we do to stop its use, even in schools?
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The 6 latest internet safety tips for parents and kids
Now, cybersecurity is expanding beyond into social engineering, ad tracking, and more. These internet safety tips can help you keep your online activities safe.
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What’s the difference between emotional, domestic, and child abuse?
Emotional abuse, psychological abuse, substance abuse, sexual abuse, and various verbal and social tactics negatively impact a child's emotional development. For instance, even if a child is not physically touched, seeing a mother or father abused brings long-term effects.
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Should I be worried about my child receiving gifts?
There are times when a gift may border on inappropriate. And kids often struggle to tell the difference.
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You know your kid best, but remember what kids think and feel “is an internal state”
Kids haven't built up the kind of endurance necessary to discern what's in front of their screen.
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No, telehealth is not a “lesser” therapy—it works shockingly well
New research shows telehealth can be effective in 97% of cases, but challenges remain with stigma and service.
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Teaching Body Safety to Young Kids
Body safety comes down to consent, but how do you teach consent to a child at the age of 5?
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