You can be someone in the life of a child.
You can be someone who cares. You can be someone who is informed. You can be someone who is dedicated to ending child abuse and neglect, one child at a time.
Together, we can stop child abuse here in the United States.
Welfare authorities received more than 4 million referrals of child maltreatment in 2023.
More than 3 million of those referrals received an investigation or post-response services in 2023.
Child Advocacy Centers help more than 370,000 children a year.
Learn the signs
Anyone can Be Someone. Whether you’re a child or an adult, we’ve all had people Be Someone in our lives. Learn how you can support those in your life who may need Someone who is trusted and dedicated to help stop the cycle of abuse and neglect.
Take the pledge
You are pledging to help us stop the cycle of child abuse. To help children who need an advocate. To promote safety and positivity and to educate yourself and others in identifying the signs. And to show others how to also be a part of the solution. Learn how to Be Someone today, and how to further your dedication to preventing child abuse.
Places to seek help
We understand asking for help may be hard. But we are here to support you on your healing journey to provide resources and hope for your future. Find a Child Advocacy Center near you.
Resources
Below are resources to support you or someone you know on their healing journey.
Social Media Toolkit
Download social media posts to share with your friends that you pledged to Be Someone.
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Videos
Watch these videos to help you understand signs of abuse, and to help talk about it to others.
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Books
Check out recommended books to help you and the children in your life understand signs of abuse.
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