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Stewards of Children
Learn the five steps to keeping children safe from child sexual abuse: 1) Learn the Facts; 2) Minimize Opportunity; 3) Talk About It; 4) Recognize the Signs; 5) React Responsibly.
Learn about yourself, your worth, and how cell phones, social media, and the internet have an influence on your life.
myWorth can be customized to fit with all groups. Our current focus:
- Middle School Students (Piloting at the 6th Grade Level in Salem-Keizer School District, Perrydale School District and St. Paul School District)
About myWorth
These activities were developed for schools or other youth-serving organizations to supplement your current curriculums.
An easy-to-follow facilitator guide and rich PowerPoint slides allow a facilitator (older youth or adult) to walk participants through safe conversations about our unique gifts as humans, the importance of relationships, and connecting the influence of cell phones and our online choices on our self-worth and happiness.
A video created by our local youth, sharing what they have learned through myWorth.
*Used with permission
Representatives from the following organizations contributed their time, opinions, and expertise for this project.
Tools
These tools have been developed by iRespect&Protect staff to help you, your students, and your staff talk about online cruelty, cyberbullying, anxiety, depression, sexting, sextortion, and teen suicide.
Tools For Your Organization & Children/Families You Serve
- Affirmation Cards
Pass these cards out to your students or the youth you serve. Let them know they are important!
Affirmation Cards – Simple (PDF) Available in Spanish.
Affirmation Cards – Colorful (PDF) Available in Spanish. - Apps To Be Aware Of (PDF)
An ongoing list of apps educators and organizations should be aware of. Available in Spanish. - Conversation Starters (PDF)
Get your younger students talking with these printable conversation cards. Available in Spanish. - Customizable Digital Media Contract
Create a customized digital media contract for your organization using our interactive contract creator. Available in Spanish. - Device Control Assessment Quiz
Are you controlling your device or is your device controlling you? Take our 8-question quiz to reflect on your habits and consider how your device use affects you. Available in Spanish. - Model This, Here’s Why (PDF)
Learn 3 ways you can model healthy digital choices for children when you are on your cell phone or social media. Lists direct phrases and actions you can take. Available in Spanish. - iRespect&Protect Brochure (PDF)
Support us by displaying these brochures in your school, office, or organization. Available in Spanish. - Prevention Resource List (PDF)
Now you can be in the know with all the resources we use on a daily basis! Available in Spanish.
Resources
Links to local and national websites and organizations.
If this is an emergency, call 911.
These resource links represent a compilation of resources identified by iRespect&Protect staff. It is not intended to be comprehensive and iRespect&Protect does not specifically endorse or make any representations regarding any of the resources.
Crisis Support
- How To Report Child Abuse – Oregon Child Abuse Hotline
If you have reasonable suspicion that a child is being abused, call the Oregon Child Abuse Hotline at 1.855.503.SAFE (7233) and make a report to the Oregon Department of Human Services. Please be prepared to provide identifying information and, if known, the whereabouts of the child. - Marion County Youth & Family Services
Services for 0-17 years old. Crisis screenings are at no cost. Trauma-informed, culturally responsive.
503.576.HOPE (4673) - Marion & Polk Co. Northwest Human Services Crisis Line
24/7 crisis intervention, emergency food/shelter, trauma counseling and more.
503.581.5535 - MidWillamette Valley Suicide Prevention Coalition
mvsuicideprevention.com - Oregon YouthLine
24/7 Oregon youth hotline for “any problem, big or small”
1.877.968.8491
TXT: “teen2teen” to 839863 - Polk County Behavioral Health Crisis Line
24/7 hotline for suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Will talk to caller and connect them to local help.
503.623.9289 (Weekdays 8 AM – 5 PM)
503.581.5535 (Weekends/Outside of Regular Business Hours)
Cyberbullying, Online Harm, Sexting, & Sextortion Resources
- Common Sense Media
Supports K–12 schools with everything educators need to empower the next generation of digital citizens. Common Sense Media’s innovative, award-winning Digital Citizenship Curriculum prepares students with lifelong habits and skills, supports teachers with training and recognition, and engages families and communities with helpful tips and tools. - Cyberbullying Research Center
Downloadable PDFs, research summaries, and more for cyberbullying in educational settings. - CyberTipline
Make reports of sexting, revenge porn, and more. Submit report:
1.800.THE.LOST (1-800-843-5678) - Removing An Inappropriate Photo From The Internet/Social Media
Instructions on how to report/remove an inappropriate image of a student or youth on Facebook, Google, Youtube, Imgur, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, Discord, Kik, and more. - Safer, Smarter Families
A family plan customizer that has resources for all ages and for many different family dynamic scenarios. It includes videos and PDFs. - Sexting, Sending Nudes, And Digital Life (via Thorn)
Be your kid’s safety net with conversation starters, guides, and dialogues. - Society For The Prevention Of Teen Suicide
Great source for educator resources and trainings for suicide prevention and more.
Local Organizations & Parenting Resources
- 211 Info
Stay up to date on school resources available to students and families. Know what is being offered in your zip code so you can share with students, staff, and more. - Family Building Blocks
Parenting resources including relief nursery, healthy families, or early head start. Parenting classes and trainings available, as well as other opportunities like playgroups, family nights, and more. - Liberty House Prevention Services
Prevention education and trainings to help empower adults and our communities to keep children safe. For more information, view our prevention trainings flyer in English or Spanish. You can contact us at info@irespectandprotect.com or call our office at 971.599.5876. - Marion & Polk Early Learning Hub
Find family and health resources resources for your child’s physical and mental health, early learning and development, and family services. Classes and events are available to view and register for on their Events Calendar.
Trainings
Liberty House facilitates iRespect&Protect and provides child abuse prevention trainings in English and Spanish to empower adults and help communities keep children safe.
View our monthly training calendar!
Click on a date on the calendar to register for a FREE community training or contact us if you would like to schedule a private training! We can also create customized trainings for your school or organization.
Bystanders Protecting Children
An introduction to how bystanders play an important role in protecting children from boundary violations and sexual abuse. Learn new skills for intervening when someone has crossed a safe boundary with a child.
Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
An introduction to a complex problem emphasizing that children who are sexually abused have a significantly higher risk of being commercially sexually exploited.
Healthy Touch for Children & Youth
Learn about safe and respectful interactions with children and how to recognize concerning behaviors. Learn about healthy sexual development and identify normal health touching behaviors from potential unhealthy behaviors.
Let’s Talk
Using a combination of video and practice, identify your family values around sex and learn how to talk about it with your children. Practice conversations so you can feel confident talking about difficult topics with your children.
Cell Phones and Children, Best Practices
Learn the connections between cell phone use and mental health. Explore our best practices and actionable tools you can implement with your family to stay safe and have healthy relationships with cell phones and devices.
Mandatory Reporter Review
Review how to recognize, react to, and report child abuse. This training is intended for Mandatory Reporters and it’s presented in collaboration with ODHS Child Welfare.