Resources for Parents and Caregivers

For Parents and Caregivers of PreK-Elementary Aged Youth:
For Parents and Caregivers of Middle School Aged Youth:
For Parents and Caregivers of High School Aged Youth:

For Parents and Caregivers of College Aged Youth
Going to College: What Families Need to Know About Sexual Assault and Safety on Campus (Handout)
Resources for Parents/Caregivers of All Ages: 

Body Safety and Consent Through Sex Education: 
Information and literature on the importance of comprehensive sex education and sexual violence prevention education
Keeping Kids Safe Online: 
Information and tools for parents around cyber-safety and social media Understanding Sexual Abuse: 
Information for parents on sexual violence and child sexual abuse as systemic issues impacting our communities

Children's Book Suggestions

Bodies, Boundaries, and Rights
Let’s Talk About Body, Boundaries, Consent, & Respect by Jayneen Sanders
I Have the Right to Be a Child by Alain Serres
Bodies Are Cool by Tyler Feder
It Isn’t Rude to Be Nude by Rosie Haine
Some Cats Just Want to Be Looked At by Nicole Lesavoy
Consent (for Kids!): Boundaries, Respect and Being in Charge by Rachel Brian
Sexual Assault Helpline:
For support, please call our free, private, 24-hour helpline at 1-800-871-7741.
In accordance with federal regulations, Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine does not discriminate in the access to our provision of its services. If you have any concerns or complaints, please send an email to [email protected].

SARSSM provides free services in York and Cumberland Counties.
​Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine is funded in part by Maine's Department of Health and Human Services, the United Way of Southern Maine, and generous public and private donations.