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​Welcome to the #DontTouchMe Movement

Protecting Children. Advocating for Systemic Change. Ending the Silence.
​#DontTouchMe is a survivor-led movement launched by Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO) to end child abuse and hold systems accountable. Every child has the constitutional right to be safe, to be heard, and to live free from harm.

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Why We Exist
​In the U.S., more than 600,000 children experience abuse or neglect each year. Most cases involve a parent or someone close to the child—and yet, less than 20% of reported abusers are ever held accountable.

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Children Affected Yearly
​More than 600,000 children experience abuse or neglect each year in the United States.

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Abusers Held Accountable
Less than 20% of reported abusers are ever held accountable for their actions.

78%
Neglect Cases
​Neglect is the most common form of child maltreatment, representing 78% of all cases.

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FrequencyA report of child abuse is made approximately every 13 seconds in the United States.

Our CEO has personally experienced the failures of the system.
​#DontTouchMe is her call to break the silence—and yours to join the fight.

Our Mission
To defend a child's right to be safe by challenging systems and creating change.

We're committed to:

• Raising Awareness of the prevalence and impact of child abuse
• Challenging the legal and law enforcement systems that fail survivors
• Building a network of advocates, survivors, and allies ready to push for change
• Fighting for legislative and policy reforms that prioritize children's safety and justice

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 Our Priorities:

• Required training for law enforcement and investigators in age-specific trauma
• Independent oversight of child abuse cases focused on integrity of investigations
• Harsher penalties for convicted abusers
• Easier, trauma-informed reporting systems for children

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Our Partners in the #DontTouchMe Movement
We're proud to collaborate with organizations committed to protecting children and advocating for systemic change.
Join the movement to help us end child abuse and hold systems accountable.

​Neighborhood Service Organization
Leading the #DontTouchMe movement to protect children and advocate for systemic change

Partner With Us

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National Child
​Trauma Network

Children's Defense Fund

Child Protection Services

Safe Childhood Foundation

Child Welfare League

Interested in becoming a partner? Contact us

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Join the Movement
You don't have to be a survivor to take a stand. Every voice counts in protecting children.

Share Your Story
Are you a survivor of childhood abuse? Your voice matters. We believe in the power of shared stories to break down stigma and inspire change.
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Take Action
Use the hashtag on social media, share our toolkit resources, partner with us as an advocate, or contact your local representatives.
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Digital Toolkit
Access our digital resources for awareness, education, and support. Download and share our materials to help spread the message.
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Stay Updated on Child Abuse Prosecutions
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AP News - Child Abuse
The Associated Press provides up-to-date news on child abuse cases, including legal proceedings and prosecutions.
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BBC News - Child Abuse
BBC News covers global incidents and legal actions related to child abuse.
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The Independent - Child Abuse
This UK-based news outlet reports on various child abuse cases and their legal outcomes.
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The New York Times - Child Abuse and Neglect
The New York Times offers comprehensive coverage of child abuse incidents and subsequent prosecutions.
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To access these feeds, you can use RSS readers like Feedly or Inoreader, which allow you to aggregate and monitor updates from multiple sources efficiently.

Media & Press
Explore news coverage, press releases, interviews, and campaign events as we bring child abuse into the national conversation.

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Contact Us
Have questions, ideas, or want to partner with #DontTouchMe? We'd love to hear from you.
Email: [email protected]