For Parents/Caregivers

Tools Resources Trainings

Parents and Caregivers, a video to watch with your family. Local parents share their candid thoughts on social media and the Internet.

*Used with permission by family
*Video equipment donated by Satellite Gaming

Have You Had The Safety Talk?

3 steps to help with the decision to get your child their first phone.

Respond To The Call

5 steps to evaluate your family’s digital choices.

Start Now

Tools

These tools have been developed by iRespect&Protect staff to help you and your family talk about online cruelty, cyberbullying, anxiety, depression, sexting, sextortion, and teen suicide.

Parenting Tools

Apps To Be Aware Of (PDF)
A list of 20 apps parents and caregivers should be aware of. Spanish Available.
Things I Wish My Parents Knew (about their teen, written by teens) (PDF)
Real statements. Powerful and moving. Spanish Available.
How Protected is Your Child Quiz – Start Quiz
Take our 8-question quiz to find out what things you should be thinking about to protect your child from digital threats.
Model This, Here’s Why (PDF)
3 ways you can model healthy digital choices for your child. Lists direct phrases and actions you can take with your children.
Prevention Resource List (PDF)
Now you can be in the know with all the resources we use on a daily basis! Spanish Available.
Talking to your Children and Having Them Talk to You (PDF)
A resource from What They Don’t Teach Teens by Jonathan Cristall, ESQ. (Quill Driver Books, 2020). *Used with permission by the author. Thank you so much Jonathan.

Tools to Use With Your Family

Affirmation Cards for Children
Cut these out. Put in your child’s lunch box, backpack, or sports bag. Let them know you love them, no matter what!
Download simple cards (PDF)
Download colorful cards (PDF)
Digital Media Contract
Create a digital media contract for your family using our interactive contract creator. Spanish Available.
Printable Conversation Starters for Children (PDF)
An adaption of our interactive conversation starter, you can print these cards and cut them out! Use on a road trip, at the dinner table, or before bed. Available in Spanish.

Resources

Links to local and national 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.

Local Parent Support

211 Info
Find parenting resources in your zip code: parenting class/programs, relief nurseries, teen resources, TANF, custody and child support, and more.
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)
Oregon Community-Based Organizations
Online resource page for Oregon community-based organizations. Find a wide range of resources to help, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cyberbullying, Sexting, Sextortion, Suicide & Self-Harm Resources

CyberTipline
Make reports of suspected online enticement of children for sexual acts, extra-familial child sexual molestation, child pornography, child sex tourism, and child sex trafficking. Submit report at:
1.800.THE.LOST (843.5678)
Common Sense Media
Common Sense rates movies, TV shows, books, and more so parents/caregivers can feel good about the entertainment choices they make for their kids. Includes resources on sexting and more.
Parents for Prevention
Information, support, and resources to raise a generation free of sexual violence, bullying, and more. Organized by age from infant to post-high school.
Protect Young Eyes
Protect Young Eyes explains digital trends, social media, & parental controls. We teach internet safety via webinars, our app, & live talks. *Religiously affiliated, though do not need to be to access resources.
Removing an Inappropriate Photo From the Internet/Social Media
Instructions on how to report/remove an inappropriate image of your/your child 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.

Mental Health Resources (For You and Your Kids)

Find a Therapist
Search for a therapist by location and what you are looking for help with (parenting help, relationships with children, spousal support, etc). Read profiles and email a therapist with one click.
Liberty House Hope and Wellness Services
Trauma-informed counseling for children and families facing concerns of child abuse, neglect, trauma, or grief. Individual family counseling, brief therapy, group therapy, and more.
503.689.1006

Local Crisis Resources for Your Children

Child Abuse Hotline
If you suspect a child is being abused, report to a Child Welfare screener by contacting 1-855-503-SAFE (7233). Please be ready to provide identifying information and the whereabouts of the child if known.
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 (M-F 8am-5pm)
503.581.5535 (Weekends/After hours)

Trainings

As an extension of Liberty House, we offer an extensive list of trainings to help you keep your children safe.

Clicking the link will take you to our Trainings Page for available dates and more info.

Bystanders Protecting Children

Learn how bystanders play an important role in protecting children from boundary violations and sexual abuse. Learn skills for intervening when someone has crossed a safe boundary with a child. -Spanish Available.

Healthy Touch for Children & Youth

Learn about safe and respectful interaction with children and how to recognize concerning behaviors. Learn about healthy sexual development to identify normal health touching behavior from potential unhealthy behavior. -Spanish Available.

Let’s Talk!

Using a combination of video and practice, learn to identify your family values around sex and how to talk about it with your children. Participate in facilitated practice conversations about hard and personal topics so you can feel confident talking with your children. -Spanish Available.

Stewards of Children

Learn five steps to keeping children safe from Child Sexual Abuse: Learn the Facts, Minimize Opportunity, Talk About It, Recognize the Signs, React Responsibly. -Spanish Available.

Cell Phones and Children, Best Practices

Learn best practices for cell phones for your children and you. Tools and resources provided to help families: create boundaries, model healthy choices, apps to be aware of, creating your own family digital media contract, and more. -Spanish Available.

Mandatory Reporter Review

Learn how to recognize, react to, and report child abuse. This training is presented in collaboration with DHS Child Welfare. -Spanish Available.

myWorth

Learn about yourself, your worth, and how cell phones and the internet have an influence on your life. This training can be customized to fit your time-frame and audience level (ie: youth-serving organization, parent night, or interactive workshop for kids or teens).