LEARN THE FACTS
1 in 10 children are sexually abused before their 18th birthday. Over 90% of them know their abuser.
5 Steps to Protecting Children From Sexual Abuse
5 Steps to Protecting Children From Sexual Abuse
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MINIMIZE OPPORTUNITY
Decrease the risk of abuse by eliminating or reducing isolated situations.
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TALK ABOUT IT
Have age appropriate, open conversations about our bodies, sex, and boundaries.
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RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS
Don’t expect obvious signs of abuse. Signs are often there, but you have to know what to look for.
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REACT RESPONSIBLY
Understand how to react to risky behavior, boundary violations, or suspicions, and when to make a report. Source: Darkness to Light
Source: Darkness to Light