Talk to Your Kids About Internet Safety

May 25th is Missing Children's Day

One of the first missing children to be pictured on the iconic milk cartons was 6-year-old Etan Patz, who disappeared back in 1979 from a New York City street corner. In memory of the day Etan was kidnapped, President Ron...

Stay Aware of Teen Dating Violence

Talking to teens about dating can be uncomfortable. Still, honest and meaningful conversations about relationships can make a significant difference for teens navigating friendships, dating, and decision making.

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness M...

Talk to Teens About Substance Abuse

It may seem that a new drug or trend is affecting the lives of children and teens every day. For parents, it's just as important to learn about these issues as it is to take action and talk to their kids. Ignoring the problem or assuming your child isn't ...

Online Bullying During COVID

Over the last few months, we have spent more time at home and even more time online. From work transitioning online to socializing with friends virtually, most of us have learned how to adapt our lives to social distancing standards. Unfortunately, bullie...

Teen Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month

According to the Center for Disease Control, suicide among young adults ages 15 to 24 has become the second-leading cause of death in the United States. Sadly, Arizona’s suicide rate for young adults is higher than the national average of 17.1 deaths per ...

The Link Between Domestic Violence and Child Abuse

This October, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office wants to help raise awareness of domestic violence or intimate partner violence and the lasting effects it can have on our communities. When many think of domestic violence, they might picture conflict b...

Juvenile Crime Trends and Prevention Tips

A person's development during their childhood and teenage years plays a vital role in shaping the rest of their lives and their decisions as an adult. Unfortunately, if those early years are exposed to multiple risk factors, a young person can find themse...

Help Raise Awareness of Child Abuse

At the peak of the pandemic last year, child abuse reports plummeted, with some agencies reporting a 60% decrease in calls to hotlines and child protective services. In an analysis by the Associated Press, 400,000 fewer child welfare concerns were reporte...

Talk to Kids and Teens About Healthy Coping Mechanisms

The National Alliance of Mental Illness shared that teen suicide rates are higher than the national average in Arizona, with 17% of high school students say they've seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year. In addition, Teen Lifeline, the ...

How to Help Your Children Create Safe Habits

Every year thousands of children disappear from their homes and communities. According to the FBI’s National Crime Information Center, there are 30,618 active missing person files for juveniles under the age of 18 as of December 31, 2019. While children g...