“What We Need to Know to Protect Our Children from Sexual Abuse” is a comprehensive and empowering booklet designed to equip parents and caregivers with vital information on recognising and preventing child sexual abuse. This resource aims to raise awareness and provide practical guidance to help parents and caregivers safeguard their children.
The booklet covers essential topics such as the definition of child sexual abuse, the impact of child pornography, the profile of perpetrators, and their tactics. It also addresses the barriers that may prevent the detection of abuse and emphasizes key knowledge parents and caregivers should possess.
The resource goes beyond awareness by offering actionable steps to prevent child sexual abuse, empowering adults to create a safer environment for their children. Additionally, it provides guidance on how to respond if there are suspicions or concerns about someone potentially abusing a child.
By engaging with this informative booklet, parents and caregivers gain the necessary tools, knowledge, and confidence to protect their children from sexual abuse, promoting their well-being and ensuring a safe and secure environment for them to grow and thrive.
Contents:
Introduction
Why do we need to know about child sexual abuse?
What is child sexual abuse?
What about child pornography?
Who sexually abuses children?
Why do they do it?
How do they do it?
What stops us seeing abuse?
What do we need to know?
What about older children and teenagers?
This all sounds very worrying – can’t adults be safe with children?
What can we do to prevent children being sexually abused?
What can we do if we suspect that someone we know is abusing a child or thinking about doing so?
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