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Step 1
Do a search online for child sexual abuse to read more about the topic. For instance, the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information has a wealth of data on this topic available online.
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Step 2
Look for information that will define the scope of the problem today, who is at risk, and how to protect youngsters.
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Step 3
Contact your local child protective service agency (look in the government pages of your phone book for the number) and ask how the number of reported child sexual abuse cases in your area compares with national statistics.
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Step 4
Ask what you can do as a parent to be prepared.
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Step 5
Call your governor's office to find out what laws exist in your state to keep children safe.
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Step 6
Ask for a list of requirements for licensed day care centers and teachers in your state.
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Step 7
Visit the Web sites of organizations working on this issue to find the latest research and trends on child sexual abuse. One site to try is the Committee for Children.
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Step 8
Buy or borrow books that focus on the social aspects of this problem and examine trends.
