In a new guest blog for the Beau Biden Foundation, Dr. Sarah Curtiss speaks to the importance of addressing sex education in a developmentally appropriate way for students with intellectual and developmental differences – and how that can help keep children and families safe from abuse. Learn More »
Child predators are reaching young victims on the Internet through chat and messaging features in most online games. It’s never been more urgent for parents and caregivers to educate themselves about how predators lure and groom children and teens through these games. Learn More »
In a new guest blog for the Beau Biden Foundation, Dr. Sarah Curtiss speaks to the importance of addressing sex education in a developmentally appropriate way for students with intellectual and developmental differences – and how that can help keep children and families safe from abuse. Learn More »
Computers, tablets, smartphones, gaming consoles, and internet-ready televisions can be used in ways that parents and families did not intend and may not expect. The apps children and teens use most may leave them vulnerable to cyberbullying or worse yet, open the door for child predators to pounce. Help keep the children in your life safe from the threat of abuse and cyberbullying with our latest blog – 16+ Apps Parents and Families Need to Know to Help Keep Children Safe. Learn More »
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Now is the time to take action to protect the young people in your life. Here are 6 quick tips and resources to help you act now to shield children from abuse. Learn More »
Virtual learning is now the norm for millions of children. But for a child stuck living and learning in a dangerous home – with an abusive caretaker — quarantine restrictions are a nightmare. Learn More »
With the new administration taking office, some things will change here at the Beau Biden Foundation, though most will stay the same. First, our work will continue. More than ever, children living in dangerous situations need a shield – someone to step up and protect them from abuse and neglect. Our mission is to carry on Beau’s promise to protect children and confront abuse. That won’t change. Learn More »
COVID-19 cases are spiking again across the country. Schools that resumed in-person learning just a few weeks ago have now closed – and will not reopen until the new year. Virtual learning is now the norm for millions of children. But for a child stuck living and learning in a dangerous home – with an abusive caretaker — quarantine restrictions are a nightmare. Learn More »
Without clear child protection policies and procedures, youth-serving organizations leave the children in their care vulnerable to abuse. Predators seek out organizations with lax policies and a culture of “obedience and loyalty.” Learn how you and your youth-serving organization can do to help protect children and prevent abuse. Learn More »