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Empowering Adults

What is KNOW & TELL

KNOW & TELL® is a nationally expanding educational initiative of the Granite State Children’s Alliance that empowers adults to take an active role in protecting children. By providing practical training to help recognize the signs of child abuse and understand how to report them, KNOW & TELL® strengthens the safety net around our most vulnerable population.  We do this by providing tools to break down barriers to reporting concerns of child abuse. Originally launched in New Hampshire, this evidence-informed program is now positioned as a vital resource for Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) across the country, reinforcing the message that every adult has a responsibility—and the ability—to speak up for a child.  We know that one in ten children report child abuse when they are a child.  Nine needs adults to be the difference. 

Why KNOW & TELL Matters

  • 1 in 10 children in the U.S. experience report their abuse when a child.
  • Over 90% of children who are abused know their abuser.
  • Most abuse goes unreported—KNOW & TELL® changes that.
  • Every adult has a role in the child protection system.
  • KNOW & TELL® builds confidence in making reports to the proper authorities.

When adults are educated, informed, and confident in how to respond, children and communities are safer. KNOW & TELL® equips adults with more than knowledge—it gives them the tools to act.

How KNOW & TELL Works

  1. EDUCATE – Learn to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect.
  2. INFORM – Understand your role and responsibility to report.
  3. PROTECT – Take the correct steps to protect and support the child.

This structured approach simplifies the process and empowers adults from all walks of life—teachers, coaches, neighbors, and caregivers—to be part of the solution. Kids are counting on us.

A Nationally Expanding Resource

What began as a state-based effort in New Hampshire is now a vital, scalable model for education and awareness of Child Advocacy Centers nationwide. Through partnerships with Child Advocacy Centers (CACs), KNOW & TELL® continues to grow, offering training, resources, and support to communities committed to child safety.  We can only help the kids that we can reach.

Get Involved

You can help protect children by taking the first step. Here’s how:

  • Register for a KNOW & TELL in person training session
  • If you can’t attend an in person training, take our free self-pace eCourse
  • Bring the program to your school or organization
  • Support your local Child Advocacy Center
  • Donate or sponsor trainings opportunities for others

 

Take Our KNOW & TELL eCourse!

The KNOW & TELL® Online eCourse is a FREE 2.5 hour training focuses signs of abuse and neglect, plus includes additional survivor testimony and education.

Organizations/Participants who complete the FREE 2.5 hour Online eCourse Training

  • Self-pace their experience (e.g., pause/stop/start/resume wherever they left off) throughout the 3 Modules – Educate, Inform, and Protect
  • Receive a KNOW & TELL® Certificate for 2.5 training hours toward professional development standards and requirements
  • Receive On-Demand Organization Reports detailing participation rates and completion
  • Receive KNOW & TELL® Educated Badges (for organizational websites and vestibule entryways) recognizing your entire organization for successfully completing
  • Receive access to other FREE National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) online training opportunities
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eCourse Registration Instructions

Need assistance with eCourse Registration?

Call the support line (855) 866-2582 or email Hartman@fvtc.edu