This booklet aims to provide the information parents and carers need to recognise the warning signs of abuse and to build the confidence to do something about it. Contents: Introduction Why do we need to know about child sexual abuse? What is child sexual abuse?…
Safety Rocks is an activity book aimed at children aged between 8 and 10. Jack, Olivia and their dragons help parents teach important personal safety strategies that apply both offline and online – such as when to keep or speak a secret, who is a safe…
Child Sexual Abuse: Picking up the Piece addresses how parents/guardians may feel after abuse is discovered and what their child may be experiencing emotionally, as well as practical and tangible steps parents/guardians can take to support their child and get support for themselves as a…
Understanding Child Sexual Abuse is for protective parents/guardians where child sexual abuse has been discovered or is suspected. It outlines the scope of the child sexual abuse, what child sexual abuse is, how the grooming process works, impacts of the abuse, and tips for parents/guardians…
Safeguarding Your Child is for parents/guardians whose child was or may have been sexually abused. It builds on Child Sexual Abuse: Picking up the Pieces and helps parents/guardians continue on the healing journey, addressing issues that may present as their child gets older. Contents: Safeguarding…
Protecting Your Child is intended to help parents/guardians better understand the issue of child sexual abuse. Topics covered include the scope of child sexual abuse, personal boundaries, adult supervision, children’s use of internet-enabled devices, concerning sexual behaviour in children, what to talk to your child…
Outlines sexual abuse facts, offers tips on how to keep a child safe from sexual abuse & how to react if a child has experienced sexual abuse. (The sheet includes a list of available support services – replace the list by providing contact details for your…
A practical guide to creating a safety plan with teenagers who are in a relationship with an abusive partner. It covers the following areas: Staying safe at school Staying safe at home Staying safe emotionally Getting help in your community These are things I can…
This booklet has been written for young people aged 13 to 16 who have been raped or sexually assaulted. If this has happened to you, perhaps you are struggling to cope? Do you think that no-one understands what you have gone through and how it makes…
Feeling Happy, Feeling Safe is a series for pre-school children to watch with parents, carers or professionals. Each short film is designed to open conversations about emotions and safety, and supplies discussion questions. Feeling Happy “Feeling Happy” introduces the idea of talking about feelings. It shows…
This agreement is designed to keep everyone safe in a child’s family or facility. It lists the rules for living together safely in their family, for respecting the rights, boundaries, and comfort level of others, and for ensuring the personal safety of everyone. Click here…
This resource pack can be used with young people at risk of sexual exploitation. The aim is to enable young people to consider the issues and risks around child sexual exploitation identify risky situations and learn to build appropriate strategies to increase their safety. Contents:…
The aim of the awareness program is to teach children 6 age-appropriate rules to remember if they are ever confronted with an unsafe situation. The rules are: Safe touch and unsafe touch Hitting is wrong Doesn’t matter who it is Stranger safety/Smart choices Shout, Run, Tell/Tell them…
The Teen Relationship Workbook is for professionals working with young people to prevent or end relationship abuse. The workbook can be used in individual sessions, educational settings andpsych-educational or support groups. Although the workbook is certainly appropriate as a means of general education on relationship issues,…
This booklet gives practical advice for parents and carers, giving useful contact information and advice on the steps to take if their child has run away. Contents: Before contacting the police Contacting the police Other things you can do When your child returns home Why…
Little Bird’s Internet Security Adventure is a beautifully illustrated storybook for pre-school children designed to help parents initiate conversations about Internet safety in an age-appropriate manner. Click here to view/download
This leaflet is designed to give parents practical information to help them understand how abusers and potential abusers operate, how they can identify the signs of grooming and child sexual abuse and what they can do to protect their child or a child close to them…
This interactive toolkit was designed to teach young people about healthy relationships, choices, and communication. It addresses attitudes, opinions, and behaviors related to dating abuse and healthy relationships. The toolkit will be best delivered within a group setting however can be also used during 1:1…
With this book, children can learn safe boundaries, how to differentiate between “good” and “bad” touches, and how to respond appropriately to unwanted touches. It also contains a ‘More Things that Parents Should Know’ section. Click here to view/download
This book contains a variety of activities and short stories that are designed to prevent sexual abuse. These include: Short stories These are designed for emergent readers to read to their parents, or, if the children are too young, for you to read to them….
This book contains a variety of activities and short stories that are designed to prevent sexual abuse. These include: Short stories These are designed for emergent readers to read to their parents, or, if the children are too young, for you to read to them….
Using the resource, professionals can learn to identify, assess and respond to sexual behaviour in children and young people in a confident and appropriate manner. It can be also used when explaining to parents/carers what constitutes healthy sexual behaviour and how to identify when their…
This parent brochure has been created in response to emerging online risks and recent tragedies involving young people in Canada. The goal is to inform parents in order to reduce the incidence of adolescent sexual exploitation. It guides parents how to discuss the following topics with…
A 32 page full colour booklet for young people age 14 – 20 about love, dating, sex and when love hurts. With a quiz, real stories and advice. The booklets covers the following topics: What a good relationship looks like Respect checklist Sex, trust and…
This comic book is based on a true case submitted to Cybertip.ca – Canada’s national tipline to report the online sexual exploitation of children. It tells the story of a young girl who is being manipulated by an individual she meets online while playing a…
The Friend or Foe education resource was developed to help schools and other settings explore positive and negative relationships, peer pressure, sexual exploitation and use of new technologies. CONTENTS: Training material for staff Positive and Negative Relationships The exercises in this section look at developing…
This 32 page booklet covers some of the issues which parents may struggle with, when dealing with the children and young people regarding online safety. Using clear and simple language, it explains what the issues are and gives straight forward advice, signposting to other websites…
This resource has been designed and formulated to equip facilitors to effectively engage young people aged 13 and above in the subject of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and Sexual Health. Contents: Background & Purpose What is Child Sexual Exploitation? Predisposing Factors Current Indicators Model For…
The guide examines the risks young people face and explore ways of keeping safe. The colourful, easy to read booklet is illustrated and has been designed to be used by young people as well as family members and carers who are concerned about the safety…
Are you worried that your child may have been sexually abused? Are you working with a family where you suspect a child may have been sexually abused? Our booklet helps parents recognise what is happening and to report their concerns. We understand how distressing this…