What should I do if something happens to my daughter at college? Should she report? What is the best way to report? Should I contact campus police or local police? What happens to the perpetrator?
Reporting is always a choice. Your daughter can start by speaking with a confidential advocate to understand her options without committing to anything. Colleges, campus police, and local police serve different roles. Campus reporting may address school-based protections, while local police handle criminal investigations. She does not have to decide right away. The most important […]
What should I do if I find porn on my child’s phone?
Pause before reacting. Many children encounter sexual content unintentionally through algorithms, pop-ups, or peer sharing. Start with curiosity, not punishment. Ask what they saw, how it made them feel, and whether they had questions. Use the moment to talk about realism, consent, and boundaries, and then address safety settings and supervision calmly.
Can the police do anything if someone in another country is sextorting my child?
Yes. While international cases are more complex, reporting still matters. Police reports help trigger platform intervention and coordinated responses. Support services and image-removal tools are available regardless of where the perpetrator is located.
What kind of help should I get for my daughter who was sexually assaulted? What type of therapist or therapy is recommended?
Trauma-informed care is key. Many survivors benefit from evidence-based trauma therapies such as EMDR or other trauma-focused approaches. What matters most is that your daughter feels safe, believed, and respected by the provider. Therapy should move at her pace and never force details.
What is the court process in Connecticut?
If charges are pursued, the process can include investigation, charging decisions, court hearings, and possibly trial. This can take months or years. Survivors are not required to navigate this alone. Advocates can explain each step and provide support throughout.
What does incapacitated mean?
Incapacitated means that a person is unable to give informed consent. This can result from alcohol, drugs, fear, unconsciousness, or other conditions that impair a person’s ability to understand what is happening or make clear decisions. Under Connecticut law, incapacitation means a person cannot understand what they are agreeing to or the possible consequences of […]
What if both people are intoxicated?
If both people are intoxicated but still capable of understanding what is happening and communicating consent, consent may be legally possible. However, intoxication does not remove responsibility. Both people must still give consent, and if one person does not or cannot, the interaction is not consensual. When capacity is unclear, the safest and most responsible […]
Am I able to get services directly through KidsSafeHQ, or is this a resource for getting connected to services elsewhere?
KidSafeHQ is an education and connection hub, not a direct service provider. Its purpose is to help parents, caregivers, educators, and community members understand child safety concerns, sort through questions, and identify next steps when something doesn’t feel right. When families need direct support—such as crisis counseling, advocacy, or therapy—KidSafeHQ helps connect them to vetted, […]
If I reach out to KidsSafeHQ, is my information considered private, confidential, and protected?
Yes. KidSafeHQ is designed to be a safe, respectful place to ask questions, even when you’re unsure how serious something is or what you want to do next. Information shared is handled thoughtfully and used to provide guidance and referrals, not judgment or pressure. KidSafeHQ does not function as a reporting agency or law enforcement […]
What kind of assistance can I get from KidsSafeHQ?
KidSafeHQ provides education, guidance, and navigation support. This includes helping parents understand topics like online safety, sexual boundaries, sextortion, grooming, AI-related harms, and how systems like schools, platforms, or reporting processes work. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, unsure what something means, or trying to decide what to do next, KidSafeHQ helps you slow things down, get […]