If you're ready to support the prevention of online porn harm, Young and Aware has the solution
Young and Aware educational books support conversations for the prevention of online porn harm.
For ages 6 to 10
Junk in the Trunk
Children of sex and porn addicts need to know that they are not alone in their suffering, that help is available to them, and that families do get better with treatment. These children need to know that they did not cause their parent’s addiction, nor can they control it or cure it.
In words and pictures, this book conveys this powerful message for children ages 6 to 10. The only children’s book of its kind, Junk in the Trunk is aimed at parents, therapists, pediatricians, and other professionals working with children who might be struggling in the wake of this addiction.
For ages 5 to 10
Milly's Message
Written with safe language for children aged 5–10 years, Milly’s Message is the perfect way to let young kids know that coming across unsafe images is not their fault and they can always seek help from a trusted adult when they see things that are not meant for kids eyes.
For ages 8 to 12
Hamish and the Shadow Secret
Hamish and the Shadow Secret is an educational resource for engaging children in a safe and robust conversation about the harms of pornography. Written for children aged 8-12-years, Hamish and the Shadow Secret is a valuable inclusion in every home, school and counselling setting.
Why do children need safeguarding from pornography?
OF BOYS FIRST VIEWED PORN BY AGE 12 IN 2008
OF BOYS FIRST VIEWED PORN BY AGE 12 IN 2014
OF BOYS FIRST VIEWED PORN BY AGE 12 IN 2019
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How concerned are parents?
According to a cross-national survey of parents in Australia, New Zealand and the UK, two of the top three online situations parents are most concerned about are related to sexual themes.
Sharing nude images or video of themselves with other people
Being treated in a hurtful or nasty way on the internet
Seeing sexual images or video of someone naked
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PROBLEMATIC SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR
40.8% of educators have observed children displaying problematic sexual behavior in their educational setting.
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7-11-YEAR-OLD BOYS
in treatment for Problem Sexualised Behaviours (PSBs) report early sexualisation through online pornography.
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7-11-YEAR-OLD GIRLS
in treatment for Problem Sexualised Behaviours (PSBs) report early sexualisation through online pornography.
The creator of Young and Aware, Liz Walker, has contributed to a range of media outlets.
