Additional Resources

 
South Dakota Specific Websites:
 
South Dakota Connect
http://sdconnect.sd.gov/
This site provides the link to the frequently requested services and programs for children and families through the Departments of Social Services, Human Services and Health. 
 
SD Department of Social Services
http://dss.sd.gov/
 
SD Codified Law "Protecting of Children from Abuse or Neglect"
http://legis.state.sd.us/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=26-8A
 
 
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Websites:
 
USCCB Office of Child and Youth Protection
http://www.usccb.org/ocyp/
 
Norms for dealing with abuse by Priests or Deacons
http://www.usccb.org/ocyp/2005EssentialNorms.pdf
 
Prayer for healing Victims of Abuse
http://www.usccb.org/ocyp/PrayerCard.pdf
 
 
General Prevention / Education Websites:
 
Stop Bullying Now: Take a Stand, Lend a Hand
http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/index.asp
 
Choose Respect: Dating Safety
http://www.chooserespect.org
 
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
http://www.missingkids.com/
 
Childhelp: Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse
http://www.childhelp.org/home
 
Child Welfare Information Gateway
http://www.childwelfare.gov/index.cfm
 
National Cyber Security Alliance
http://staysafeonline.info/

  
Federal Bureau of Investigation Websites:
 
Kid’s Page: Kindergarten – 5th Grade
http://www.fbi.gov/kids/k5th/kidsk5th.htm
 
FBI Youth Site: Grades 6th – 12th 
http://www.fbi.gov/kids/6th12th/6th12th.htm
 
A parent’s Guide to Internet Safety
http://www.fbi.gov/publications/pguide/pguidee.htm
 
 
Child Abuse Prevention Handouts: - free
 
Use this link to access informational brochures on reporting child abuse. There are two brochures in the Abuse and Neglect section that can be ordered, or downloaded and printed. The brochure titles are "Help Stop Child Abuse and Neglect" and "Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect." The diocese encourages safe environment coordinators to hand out these materials to the staff and volunteers who work with children at their location. http://dss.sd.gov/formspubs/
 
 
Vulnerable Adult Abuse Prevention Handouts: - free
 
Use this link to access informational brochures on vulnerable adult abuse. Look in the Elderly Services section of this site to order, or download and print a brochure entitled "Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation of Elder or Disabled Adults." The diocese encourages safe environment coordinators to hand out these materials to the staff and volunteers who work with vulnerable adults at their location. 
http://dss.sd.gov/formspubs/