06/09/2021
HOW CAN WE PREVENT SEXUAL ABUSE?
When it comes to sexual abuse, prevention is the key. So, what can parents do to prevent child sexual abuse? Here are five tips that will help you keep your children safe.
1. LEARN AS MUCH INFORMATION AS YOU CAN ABOUT PHYSICAL AND SEXUAL ABUSE.
Learn who is most likely to commit crimes of abuse, why adults abuse children, etc. Seek out preventative information about child sexual abuse
2. LISTEN AND TALK WITH YOUR CHILDREN.
Communication is the most important principle in keeping your kids safe from sexual abuse. Create a climate in your home where kids are not afraid to share information about things they may be embarrassed or afraid about. Be willing to share what you know about sexual abuse and how to prevent it with your children. Tell your children the basics such as, " No one has the right to touch your body without your permission."
3. TEACH THE 5 PERSONAL SAFETY BOUNDARY RULES.
Start early with your children (in an age appropriate way) and set clear safety boundary rules for your children. The following list gives the five personal safety boundary rules.
No one should look at the private parts of your body.
No one should ask you to look at the private parts of their body.
No one should touch the private parts of your body.
No one should ask you to touch the private parts of their body.
No one should show you pictures of private parts on the TV, in magazines, on the computer or on a cellphone.
4. HELPFUL TIPS WHEN TALKING TO YOUR CHILDREN.
Here are some tips to help you when you talk to your child about body safety:
Use proper names for all their private parts. (Many children are not able to tell about the abuse because they do not know the proper words to use and tend to use nicknames for their private areas.)
Safety rules apply to ALL adults, not just to strangers. Emphasize that NO ONE should try to break boundary rules.
