Parenting can be stressful, and new technologies can help relieve some of that stress. On the other hand, these technologies come with new threats. One goal of the OffenderWatch Initiative is to help the public understand and avoid the dangers that accompany rapid changes in technology. In this blog post, we will discuss how sexual predators utilize online games to target potential victims.

Books to Help Heal

A constant goal of OffenderWatch Initiative is to provide relevant resources for those who have experienced previous traumas. While one focus is on preventing future crimes, the OffenderWatch Initiative also hopes to aid those who are on the path to recovery. 

Here are a few books to read if you or a loved one are having difficulty recovering from such an experience:

Having a child sexually assaulted is one of a parents worse fears, not far behind losing a child. As parents, we try to do everything we can to protect our children, but the unfortunate truth is 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys under the age of 18 experience sexual abuse or assault. Knowledge is often a parents best tool in the fight against sexual assault. Here are 5 facts every parent should know to protect their kids.