Child Safety Resources by Jonathan Stone

Safeguarding Children from Abuse

Linthustone — 2021-05-27 09:43:18 UTC

Learn the steps you need to take to protect young people and hold abusers accountable.

This 7.5 hour course is FREE for those living outside of the United States! Just register on the 4/14 Academy.

Children Youth and Media

Linthustone — 2021-05-27 09:52:48 UTC

We need to decipher between the negative and positive aspects of the digital world to model effective use of technology to connect children and youth to Christ. Explore ways to help children and youth use and create media to tell stories that are authentic and redemptive.

This 2-hour course is FREE! Just register on the 4/14 Academy.

Children, Youth and Trauma

Linthustone — 2021-05-27 09:58:53 UTC

This asynchronous course will educate you on what children at risk are experiencing, how trauma affects them, and what you can do as a ministry leaders to help.

This 1 hr 45 min course is FREE! Just register on the 4/14 Academy.

Dealing with Technology

Linthustone — 2021-05-27 10:01:47 UTC

As your children grow, are they spending more and more time on their devices? Nimfa recommends discussing technology usage with your teenagers so that your they deal with technology in a safe and God-honouring way. She also shares seven ideas to use technology in healthy ways with your children. (4 min)

Tips for your Children's Digital Safety

Linthustone — 2021-05-27 10:02:13 UTC

All of us want our kids to be safe, but how do we achieve safety from 🤬 in a digital age? Jonathan shares an article written by John Fort that can help parents take steps in the right direction to answer this difficult question. (5 min)

Recognising signs of Trauma in Children

Linthustone — 2021-05-27 10:05:55 UTC

Is your child acting up? It may be a sign of deeper trauma. Sheryl shares some ways to help you recognise if your child is experiencing trauma. This is the first step to be able to help them. (6.5 min)

Helping Children Cope with Trauma

Linthustone — 2021-05-27 10:06:21 UTC

What do we do once we have identified that our child has experienced trauma? Kimberle shares some practical ways you can journey with your child in the ups and downs of life while they heal from trauma. (4 min)

Bringing Peace to Children's Anxiety

Linthustone — 2021-05-27 10:06:45 UTC

Here's the are the top 10 ways to ease a child's anxiety. Sheryl gives practical ideas for parents and families as they support their children during difficult times. (5.5 min)

Helping Children Deal with Death

Linthustone — 2021-05-27 10:07:29 UTC

When a loved one dies, children deal with the feelings inside of them in many ways. When Pam became a widow, she had to learn how to help her two small children through the grieving process. We hope her message is one that encourages and equips you as you grieve with your child through a loss in their life. (7 min)

How to Overcome Times of Crisis

Linthustone — 2021-05-27 10:09:30 UTC

Mama Joy lost everything, yet she still has hope. Hantony shares some practical encouragement for how to overcome the crisis your family is facing. (5 min)

Helping Children Pray Through Anxiety

Linthustone — 2021-05-27 10:09:56 UTC

Are you afraid sometimes? Tony shares with Jolly an important lesson from Philippians 4:6-7 how to have peace during times of anxiety. (8 min)

Children and Suicide (Part 1)

Linthustone — 2021-05-27 10:10:40 UTC

Life is beautiful. However sometimes that becomes difficult to see and children lose their way. In this first of two videos, Anto shares risks and warning signs of children who could be in danger of committing suicide. Knowing and responding to these tips could save a child’s life! (6.5 min)

Children and Suicide (Part 2)

Linthustone — 2021-05-27 10:11:18 UTC

After learning about the risks and warning signs of suicide among children in Part 1, Anto continues here in Part 2 with tips to help children and strengthen communication with your spouse and child about the topic of suicide. (7.5 min)

Helping Children with Depression

Linthustone — 2021-05-27 10:11:49 UTC

Many children are struggling with depression in these difficult days. How can we help them? Beth gives some practical ways for you as a parent to come alongside your child with depression. (5 min)

Nine Ways to Better Listen to Your Children

Linthustone — 2021-05-27 10:13:45 UTC

We think we know our children pretty well and then they surprise us with an unexpected response. Were we really listening to what they were saying? Samuel Kimani shares how we can better listen to our children. (5 min)

Active Listening

Linthustone — 2021-05-27 10:16:10 UTC

Good communication is important. Active listening skills can help build relationships, solve problems, ensure understanding and avoid conflict, especially with our children. Join Kimberle and her friends as they demonstrate how to grow in the skill of active listening. (3 min)

4/14 Movement

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1for50 Movement

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OneHope

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Protect Young Minds

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Common Sense Education

Linthustone — 2021-05-27 10:23:00 UTC

Free lesson plans for parents and teachers to help children become responsible digital citizens.

Social Media Dangers

Linthustone — 2021-05-27 10:31:38 UTC

For the first time in history, mental illness and suicide have become one of the greatest threats to school-aged children. Many parents still view dangers as primarily physical and external, but they’re missing the real danger: kids spending more time online and less time engaging in real life, free play, and autonomy. What are the effects on the next generation's mental, physical, and spiritual health? Childhood was more or less unchanged for millennia, but this is CHILDHOOD 2.0. (88 min)

From Brokenness to Wholeness

Linthustone — 2021-05-27 10:55:11 UTC

A 6-hour synchronous training to help parents and children's leaders help children who have experienced trauma. (available for both in-person and zoom). This GoogleDrive link includes all Instructor's Guides, PowerPoints, Participant Notes, and Zoom recordings from live training events.

Talking to your Kids about Sex

Linthustone — 2021-05-27 11:17:54 UTC

Kristen Jenson interviews Dr. Christy Kane about how talking to kids about sex can reduce anxiety and depression! (27 min)

God's Design (Truth78)

Linthustone — 2021-05-27 11:20:23 UTC

This illustrated family devotional was adapted for elementary students (but applicable for all ages) from our youth curriculum Rejoicing in God's Good Design and provides a way for the entire family to learn about biblical manhood and womanhood together. Teachers can supplement their lessons and parents can enrich their family devotions with the activities and personal applications from God's Design.

Bark

Linthustone — 2021-05-27 11:23:41 UTC

The smart way to keep kids safer online.

Circle

Linthustone — 2021-05-27 11:25:43 UTC

Manage screen time for the whole family.

Truth78

Linthustone — 2021-05-27 11:28:29 UTC

Truth78 is a vision-oriented ministry for the next generations—that they may know, honor, and treasure God, setting their hope in Christ alone, so that they will live as faithful disciples for the glory of God.

Stop the Trafficking 5K

Linthustone — 2021-06-06 15:43:02 UTC

My home church, Grace Church (Eden Prairie, MN) hosts an annual 5K walk/run for justice. In 2020 I participated from Yangon, Myanmar.

Global Youth Culture PPTs

Linthustone — 2021-06-06 15:45:01 UTC

Raising Teens might seem complicated, hard, and hopeless at times, but if you know what they’re thinking, you can help guide them safely through the most challenging, yet formative years of their lives. These reports compile the responses of 13-19 year-olds from 20 nations.

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Parent's Guide to LGBTQ and your teen. A publication by Axis.

How Should you talk to your children about Transgender Issues? A podcast by Russell Moore

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Parenting the Internet Generation.

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A free book by Covenant Eyes

Global Youth Culture

Linthustone — 2021-06-06 15:59:49 UTC

Online and Off-Course. A PDF report by OneHope.

Human Trafficking in Orange County

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RAT Race Myanmar

Linthustone — 2021-06-06 16:29:08 UTC

This Facebook group was formed around a Run Against Trafficking in Yangon, Myanmar in 2015. The page contains links to resources and information to stop trafficking.

Global Youth Culture #1

Linthustone — 2021-06-09 02:53:42 UTC

OneHope surveyed nearly 8,400 teens worldwide to discover what Generation Z is thinking, feeling, and believing. This comprehensive faith study revealed some surprises and concerns.

In this conversation OneHope VP of Research Tena Stone and Theologian in Residence Jesse Stone discuss key findings from Global Youth Culture and how churches, parents, and others can respond. Learn more about the work of OneHope at www.onehope.net

Global Youth Culture #2

Linthustone — 2021-06-09 02:55:03 UTC

OneHope surveyed nearly 8,400 teens worldwide to discover what Generation Z is thinking, feeling, and believing. This comprehensive faith study revealed some surprises and concerns.

In this conversation OneHope VP of Research Tena Stone, Theologian in Residence Jesse Stone, and ministry partner Larry Lane from Sentinel Group discuss key findings from Global Youth Culture and how churches, parents, and others can respond. Learn more about the work of OneHope at www.onehope.net

Global Youth Culture Home

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Blue Sunday Podcast

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Blue Sunday fea. Lauren Corzine's "Lost & Found."

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BlueSunday.org

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GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment)

Linthustone — 2021-11-08 07:10:27 UTC

Active Listening Examples

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Protecting and Safeguarding our Children

Linthustone — 2023-11-30 16:26:10 UTC

The Theology of Child Abuse

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The Statistics of Child Abuse

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3 Important Reasons Why Kids Should NOT Be Taught "Consent"

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He Made Them Male and Female

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The "Talk"

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Children and Suicide (Part 3)

Linthustone — 2023-11-30 16:34:13 UTC

Free Training for Leaders of Children Dealing with Trauma

Linthustone — 2023-11-30 16:35:52 UTC

"No, Go, Tell!" Child Safeguarding Children (for kids)

Linthustone — 2024-02-27 03:30:07 UTC

Basic Child Safety Training in three modules (ages 3-5, 6-11, and 12-18) to equip children to be proactive and respond in ways that will keep them safe.

Keeping Children Safe

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Child Safety & Protection Network

Linthustone — 2024-02-27 07:02:43 UTC

We are a collaborative network of mission agencies, faith-based NGOs and international Christian schools intentionally and strategically addressing issues of child safety.

TCK Training

Linthustone — 2024-02-27 07:23:52 UTC

Explore our extensive Library of TCK Training Materials designed to equip, encourage, and empower you to care for TCKs with even more intentionality.

Interaction International

Linthustone — 2024-02-27 07:25:18 UTC

Interaction International encourages member care, develops services and resources, provides training, and participates in worldwide strategic planning to meet the needs of–and promote quality care for–the internationally mobile individual.

Axis

Linthustone — 2024-02-27 07:26:03 UTC

Connecting Parents, Teens, & Jesus in a Disconnected World

Culture Reframed

Linthustone — 2024-02-27 07:26:43 UTC

Building resilience and resistance to hypersexualized media and 🤬

God Made All of Me

Linthustone — 2024-02-27 07:29:30 UTC

God Made All of Me by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb is an invaluable resource and beautifully illustrated story to help families talk about sensitive issues with two- to eight-year-old children.

Let's Talk about Body Boundaries, Consent & Respect

Linthustone — 2024-02-27 07:31:13 UTC

Teaching young children about body boundaries, both theirs and others, is crucial to a child's growing sense of self, their confidence and how they should expect to be treated by others.

Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.

Linthustone — 2024-02-27 07:32:10 UTC

Using gentle, age-appropriate messages, children will learn to Turn, Run & Tell when they are accidentally exposed to inappropriate content.

Good Pictures Bad Pictures

Linthustone — 2024-02-27 07:33:18 UTC

Good Pictures Bad Pictures is a read-aloud story about a mom and dad who explain what 🤬 is, why it's dangerous, and how to reject it.Featuring easy-to-understand science and simple analogies, this internationally-acclaimed book engages young kids to 🤬-proof their own brains.

Straight Talk with Your Kids about Sex

Linthustone — 2024-02-27 07:35:18 UTC

In Straight Talk with Your Kids About Sex, Josh and Dottie McDowell draw on their decades-long love and concern for youth.

Seduced - the Grooming of America’s Teenagers

Linthustone — 2024-02-27 07:37:12 UTC

This book by Opal Singleton is not just an Internet Safety program. It is a parent and grandparent empowerment tool. It is real. It is eye-opening. It could change your life and the life of your family.

Misunderstood: The impact of growing up overseas in the 21st century

Linthustone — 2024-02-27 07:38:11 UTC

Misunderstood, will equip you with insights into the international experience, along with practical suggestions for how to offer meaningful care and support.

Third Culture Kids 3rd Edition: Growing up among worlds

Linthustone — 2024-02-27 07:39:54 UTC

by Ruth E. VanReken, David C. 🤬, Michael V. 🤬- This book is a MUST READ for all adult MKs who want to understand how their MK heritage has impacted them. It does a great job of exploring the identity issues most MKs struggle with as well as the many benefits and challenges of having grown up in a culture other than one's parent's culture.

Raising Up a Generation of Healthy Third Culture Kids: A Practical Guide to Preventive Care

Linthustone — 2024-02-27 07:40:46 UTC

This book will give you practical ways to be proactive about the way you raise up third culture kids.

Nazarene Safe

Linthustone — 2024-02-27 08:41:06 UTC

Nazarene Safe helps churches create safer ministry environments, policies, and practices to protect minors. Reducing the risk of sexual misconduct requires effective training. The following link is provided to help Nazarene Churches design effective safety systems to keep children safe from sexual abuse.

Jephat Chifamba's Child Safeguarding Resources

Linthustone — 2024-02-27 09:29:04 UTC

Jessica's Story

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James' Story

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Viva Child Protection Resources

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WorldVenture's Annual Child Safeguarding Video (February 2024)

Linthustone — 2024-03-02 04:36:27 UTC

Understanding ACEs

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CAFO

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Be empowered to care wisely and well

Join with a global community that unites and strengthens Christians to respond effectively for vulnerable children and families.

How to Help Our Children Better Listen to Us

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World Without Orphans Southeast Asia Discussions

Linthustone — 2024-03-03 08:33:04 UTC

Resources and Networks: A document highlighting the conversations around orphan prevention and family strengthening.

World Vision

Linthustone — 2024-09-22 10:50:03 UTC

The Seoul Statement

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Annual Course on Children at Risk

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https://www.allnations.ac.uk/courses/vulnerable-children-biblical-and-theological-perspectives-asc

Subscribe to Tim Davy's weekly blog on Children at Risk

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Lausanne Occasional Paper on Children at Risk

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Children and the Kingdom of God

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Suicide and God's Plan for Life

Linthustone — 2025-10-02 15:02:28 UTC

https://answersingenesis.org/sanctity-of-life/suicide-and-gods-plan-for-life/

Christians and Suicide Prevention

Linthustone — 2025-10-02 15:03:07 UTC

Hope Always

Linthustone — 2025-10-02 15:07:41 UTC

Matthew Sleeth, MD

In Hope Always, you will find:

research-based and scientifically grounded information about the suicide epidemic
biblically based information to start a conversation about the spiritual and emotional battles that so many of us face
a practical toolkit to consult when a loved one is dealing with suicidal ideation

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Roadmap for Action for Children Deprived of Liberty

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The Role of Child Helplines in Ending Domestic Violence Against Children in the European Union

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Disability Resource Manual

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Let's Talk about Sexual Harassment

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