Protecting Children • Supporting Healing • Educating Communities
Protection Begins When We Refuse to Look Away
The Millstone Coalition is forming a compassionate, informed response to the sexual abuse of minors, one that centers safety, supports survivors, and equips communities to act responsibly.
A Mission Grounded in Care and Courage
A Clear Response to a Difficult Reality
Sexual abuse of minors can touch every kind of community. We believe prevention improves when people have reliable information, survivors have access to compassionate support, and concerns are brought to the right authorities without delay.
Our Three-Fold Mission
What the Coalition Is Building
We are preparing a practical, survivor-centered framework that joins prevention, healing, and public education.
Protect Children
Help people recognize concerns, understand their reporting responsibilities, and connect to the appropriate child-safety and law-enforcement channels.
Support Healing
Point survivors and loved ones toward crisis support, local services, trauma-informed care, and a path forward at their own pace.
Educate Communities
Share careful, practical learning that replaces silence and confusion with prevention-minded action.
Every person deserves to be believed, treated with dignity, and connected to choices that support their safety and healing.
Our survivor-centered commitment
A Better-Informed Response
Know What to Do When a Concern Arises
No one should have to navigate a difficult concern alone. These starting points make the next step clearer while respecting safety, privacy, and the role of trained professionals.
Understand Warning Signs
Learn about patterns that may merit attention without jumping to conclusions or placing a child at greater risk.
Respond with Care
Use calm, non-leading language; avoid promising outcomes; and connect the concern to the appropriate mandated-reporting or emergency pathway.
Build Safer Environments
Help churches, families, organizations, and neighbors make safeguarding a shared practice.
Stand with Survivors. Strengthen Your Community
The Millstone Coalition is in formation. Explore the mission, share trusted resources, and join the work of building safer communities.