FRANKFORT, Ky. – Attorney General Daniel Cameron, along with Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky, announced the launch of Are They Good for Your Kids? On, a campaign to prevent child sexual abuse. The campaign “urges parents and caregivers to consider the influences of adults in their children’s lives and provides them with tips and resources to identify Kentucky’s youth and prevent them from being cared for for abuse,” reads one Message from Cameron’s office.

What you need to know

• AG Cameron, Child Abuse Prevention Kentucky Launches Campaign to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
• Child Abuse Prevention Kentucky developed the campaign, which was funded by a grant from the Kentucky Child Victims’ Trust Fund
• The campaign resources provide tips on how to determine who should have access to your children and how to talk to children about care
• The campaign uses digital and traditional platforms such as social media and bus advertising

“The ‘Are you good for your children?’ The campaign provides adults with the tools they need to protect Kentucky’s children from exploitation and abuse, “said Cameron.” Children are deeply affected by the influences of adults in their lives, and it is important that parents and carers consider Who your child is interacting with. We must all work together and be committed to combating child abuse and neglect in the Commonwealth, and we are proud to support Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky in their relentless efforts to keep children safe in Kentucky. “

Child Abuse Prevention Kentucky developed the campaign, which was funded by a grant from the Kentucky Child Victims’ Trust Fund administered by the Child Sexual Abuse Prevention and Exploitation Agency within the Attorney General’s Office.

“Nearly 60 percent of child abuse victims never report exploitation, which makes it the least-reported form of abuse,” said Jill Seyfred, executive director of Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky. “With support from the Child Victims Trust Fund, we developed this campaign to raise awareness of the importance of carefully choosing who to allow to influence your children. The campaign title is “Are They Good for Your Children?” is the first question adults should ask when allowing someone else to care for their children. “

# MORE | Other key stats released when the campaign launched today.

-1 in 10 children are sexually abused before their 18th birthday

-1855 children were established as victims of sexual abuse in KY according to KCDBS

-90% of sex offenders are known to the family. pic.twitter.com/Z0RNHwNOLc

– Mario Anderson (@MarioAndersonTV) April 5, 2021

The campaign resources provide tips on how to determine who should have access to your children and how to have age-appropriate conversations with your children about the dangers of caring for them. Leveraging digital and traditional platforms such as social media and bus advertising, it directs adults in Lexington, Louisville, and Northern Kentucky to the Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky website for tips, toolkits, and training on preventing child sexual abuse.

“Thousands of families drive or see Lextran buses every day,” said Jill Barnett, Lextran’s general manager. “We are grateful for the opportunity to be part of this campaign that is making our community a safer place for our drivers and their children.”