Children, Youth & Porn (Exploitation): Sex Education & Prevention

Pornography is now available to younger ages and in more forms than imaginable. In order to protect kids, education and prevention are crucial! If children aren't taught about healthy bodies, behavior and development, it is difficult for them to identify when content is harmful or inappropriate. Talking about this topic is hard! That's why we gathered these resources to help. Please reference our Bullying, Sexual Abuse Supports, Technology, and Teens & Tweens pages for more resources.

"Discussing harmful internet content with your child is strongly recommended as early as elementary school. The average age of kids accessing porn is now 8 years old." ~Kids Before Screens

Websites

Amaze - sex education resources as well
Culture Reframed - includes free parent programs and many resources!
Defend Young Minds - resources for screentime, pornography exposure, and more!
Enough is Enough
- Youth & Porn Statistics
Internet Safety 101 - assorted pornography resources
It's Time We Talked
Kids Before Screens
Shore - helps kids work through worrying behaviors or thoughts

Recommended Books & Articles

Sexual Education & Behavior and Technology use-related materials in ORPARC's library including the How to Talk to Kids & Pornography and More Information Packet collection by Defend Young Minds

Advice to Parents by Internet 101
The #Askable Parent Porn Guide by Amaze - includes videos
How Does Porn Affect Teenagers? by Dr. John Foubert
Does Porn Hurt Children? by David Segal, New York Times
Having the Talks: Porn by Amaze
How Pornography Harms Children: The Advocates’ Role by Allison Baxter, ABA
How to Talk to Kids About Sex by Phyllis Fagel – plus video
Human Trafficking & Child Welfare by Child Welfare Information Gateway
Parent Tip Sheets on Porn by It's Time We Talked
Prepare Kids to Reject Pornography by Gabe Deem, former addict
Porn & Schools by It's Time We Talked
Porn's Impact on the Brain by Enough is Enough - article collection
Pornography: Kids' Access by Internet 101
Racism in Porn: A Powerful Way to Teach Kids to Reject XXX by Dr. Carolyn West
Racism is Rampant in Porn: 3 Beautiful Ways to Help Kids Reject Both by Defend Young Minds
Teens and Pornography Addiction: Treating the Silent Epidemic by John Mark Haney, ACA Knowledge Center
Teen Porn Addiction by Susan Ciancio
The Fight Against Child Trafficking by Save the Children
Things to Know About Porn and Young People by It's Time We Talked
What Can You Do? by It's Time We Talked
What to Do If Your Child is Watching Porn? by The Bark Team
When Did Porn Become Sex Ed? by Peggy Orensteinmarch

Culturally specific

Please reference this section on our Sexual Abuse Supports - an ORPARC Resource page

How Common is Child Sexual Abuse? by Joshua Center

Videos & Podcasts

Can Using Porn Physically Change the Brain? Neurosurgeon Breaks it Down by Kristen A. Jensen, MA (article + video)
The Disturbing Connection Between Foster Care & Domestic Child Sex Trafficking by National Center for Juvenile Justice (video)
Porn: Fact or Fiction by Amaze
Porn Is Not Sex Ed by Amaze - restricted content (video)
Sexting by Amaze (article + video)
Sextortion: What You Should Know by Project Thrive (video)
Teens, Porn and Mental Health: Smith Alley's Pathway to Recovery (article + video)
When Kids Access [the P-word] Online with Michael Rich by Bright & Quirky (video)

How to Talk To Your Kids About Pornography & More by Defend Young Minds

Information packet compilation by Defend Young Minds available ORPARC's library!