7 KEY BODY SAFETY MESSAGES
TALK openly with your child - ensure they know they can talk to you about anything! TELL your child never to keep secrets that make them feel bad and uncomfortable, even if threatened. BE WARY of people who are always 'there' to help out and who take a special interest in your child. WATCH for out-of-character behavioural changes in your child and investigate. LISTEN to your child, even when you are busy and everything else seems more important - abused children often drop hints in conversation to gauge your reaction. ALWAYS believe your child when they tell you about any...
7 KEY BODY SAFETY MESSAGES
TALK openly with your child - ensure they know they can talk to you about anything! TELL your child never to keep secrets that make them feel bad and uncomfortable, even if threatened. BE WARY of people who are always 'there' to help out and who take a special interest...
Do you have your EYES WIDE OPEN to child sexual abuse?
Do you have your EYES WIDE OPEN to child sexual abuse? 1 in 5 girls & 1 in 12 boys are sexually abused before their 18th birthday. These are the facts. Fear of them will not keep your child safe. EDUCATE IN BODY SAFETY BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE.
Do you have your EYES WIDE OPEN to child sexual abuse?
Do you have your EYES WIDE OPEN to child sexual abuse? 1 in 5 girls & 1 in 12 boys are sexually abused before their 18th birthday. These are the facts. Fear of them will not keep your child safe. EDUCATE IN BODY SAFETY BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE.
"No Means No!"
Educate your child 'No Means No!' from a very young age. This translates into "No Means No!' as a teenager and adult.
"No Means No!"
Educate your child 'No Means No!' from a very young age. This translates into "No Means No!' as a teenager and adult.
Doing the RIGHT THING
Doing the RIGHT THING is not always comfortable or easy ... But... the RIGHT THING to do is to educate kids in Body safety Education.
Doing the RIGHT THING
Doing the RIGHT THING is not always comfortable or easy ... But... the RIGHT THING to do is to educate kids in Body safety Education.
FAMILY WARNING WORD!
Great idea for sleepovers & playdates Ensure your child is educated in Body Safety ... BUT also ensure you have a FAMILY WARNING WORD. e.g. if the Family Warning Word is 'carrots' and your child rings and says 'carrots' ... you KNOW to come and get them straight away!
FAMILY WARNING WORD!
Great idea for sleepovers & playdates Ensure your child is educated in Body Safety ... BUT also ensure you have a FAMILY WARNING WORD. e.g. if the Family Warning Word is 'carrots' and your child rings and says 'carrots' ... you KNOW to come and get them straight away!
Groom, Isolate and Manipulate
'The tactics used to groom, isolate and manipulate family members by men who use violence, closely mirror and mask child sexual abuse. Domestic violence may also be used as a deliberate strategy to gain access to children, incapacitate their mother and instil fear in both mother and child. Kelly, L 1994
Groom, Isolate and Manipulate
'The tactics used to groom, isolate and manipulate family members by men who use violence, closely mirror and mask child sexual abuse. Domestic violence may also be used as a deliberate strategy to gain access to children, incapacitate their mother and instil fear in both mother and child. Kelly, L...
Let's not forget kids as we shine light on Domestic Violence.
Children are 6 times more likely to be sexually abused in families who experience Domestic Violence. Olafson, 2011 Call for Body Safety in ALL educational settings.
Let's not forget kids as we shine light on Domestic Violence.
Children are 6 times more likely to be sexually abused in families who experience Domestic Violence. Olafson, 2011 Call for Body Safety in ALL educational settings.
Myth: Mothers undergoing divorce proceedings often 'make up' allegations of child sexual abuse.
Myth: Mothers undergoing divorce proceedings often 'make up' allegations of child sexual abuse. Fact: 91% of these 'allegations' were found to be true. Brown Sheehan, R; Frederico, M; Hewitt, L 2001
Myth: Mothers undergoing divorce proceedings often 'make up' allegations of child sexual abuse.
Myth: Mothers undergoing divorce proceedings often 'make up' allegations of child sexual abuse. Fact: 91% of these 'allegations' were found to be true. Brown Sheehan, R; Frederico, M; Hewitt, L 2001
#standbyme
Empower Kids! Teach Body Safety Education. Stand By Me and other advocates like me to protect kids from sexual abuse. #standbyme
#standbyme
Empower Kids! Teach Body Safety Education. Stand By Me and other advocates like me to protect kids from sexual abuse. #standbyme
Survivors of child sexual abuse have stories needing to be told.
Survivors of child sexual abuse have stories needing to be told. Body Safety Education can prevent your child from having such a story.
Survivors of child sexual abuse have stories needing to be told.
Survivors of child sexual abuse have stories needing to be told. Body Safety Education can prevent your child from having such a story.
Why is this child not learning / withdrawn / misbehaving?
Teachers who care ask: Why is this child not learning / withdrawn / misbehaving? Childhood trauma such as emotional, physical and/or sexual abuse maybe the answer. Please... look beyond what you see.
Why is this child not learning / withdrawn / misbehaving?
Teachers who care ask: Why is this child not learning / withdrawn / misbehaving? Childhood trauma such as emotional, physical and/or sexual abuse maybe the answer. Please... look beyond what you see.
Im powerful, brave and strong
I'm a Pirate Captain And I sail the seven seas. Im powerful, brave and strong, Nothing frightens me!
Im powerful, brave and strong
I'm a Pirate Captain And I sail the seven seas. Im powerful, brave and strong, Nothing frightens me!