Tag: Committee for Children

Committee for Children Releases Research-Based How-to Guide to Embolden Parents to Talk to Their Kids About Sexual Abuse Prevention

Stuart Mitchell

In support of National Child Abuse Prevention Month this April, Committee for Children (CFC), the global nonprofit leader in research based social-emotional learning (SEL) programs, welcomes the return of the Hot Chocolate Talk™, a campaign designed to help families start the conversation about child sexual abuse. Finding the right words isn’t always easy, but when parents and caregivers are equipped with the right knowledge and skills, they become more comfortable having these critical safety conversations. “Parents are a key driver in preventing child sexual abuse during the pandemic and beyond,” says Dr.…

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Committee for Children Partners with Bullying Prevention Superhero, Captain Compassion

Stuart Mitchell

In support of National Bullying Prevention Month this October, Committee for Children (CFC), the global leader in research-based social-emotional learning (SEL) programs, is teaming up once again with bullying prevention superhero Captain Compassion® to help adults teach kids how to use their bystander power to help put a stop to bullying.  Equipped with the power to inspire others to be kind and respectful in challenging situations, Captain Compassion helps families and educators use the research-based information on Committee for Children’s bullying prevention website, CaptainCompassion.org. This year, Captain Compassion is back…

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Activist, actress and author Ashley Judd encourages families to have a Hot Chocolate Talk

Stuart Mitchell

“Child sexual abuse thrives on silence and shame. To keep kids safe, we must talk about it.” So begins a public service announcement (PSA) narrated by actress Ashley Judd in support of a new campaign from Committee for Children. In an effort to educate parents on their role in child sexual abuse prevention, Committee for Children, the global leader in research-based social-emotional learning education, launched the Hot Chocolate Talk campaign in conjunction with National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. The campaign is designed to get families talking about child…

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