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| DID YOU KNOW?... ~ 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused before the age of 18 ~ Over 71 % of child abuse is commited by someone the child knew and trusted (ie; relatives, close family friends) ~ Approx 1/3 of all juvenile victims of sexual abuse cases are children under the age of 6 ~ According to the 1996 U.S Dept of Justice Statistics report, only 37% of rapes and sexual assults are ever reported ~ Somewhere in the U.S, a woman is raped approx every 2 mins BUT somewhere in the WORLD a child is being abused every few seconds.. With shocking figures like that, why do people continue to turn a blind eye?? |
| PARENTS PLEASE TEACH YOUR CHILDREN!! Our children NEED to know; - the difference between safe and unsafe touches - the proper terms (names) for private parts - safety rules apply to ALL adults NOT just strangers - their bodies BELONG TO THEM; its NOT alright for another person to touch their private areas (*in situations such as physical exams by a doctor, the parent should be present*) - It's okay to say "NO!" no matter who the person is - they should not keep secrets about touching no matter what the person says; if someone touches them, they should tell and keep telling until somebody listens!!! |
| DISCLAIMER ~ I AM NOT AN OFFICER OF THE LAW NOR AM I A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL ETC..AS POSTED AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS SITE I AM AN ORDINARY EVERYDAY WOMAN. WHO FEELS STRONGLY ABOUT THIS SUBJECT. |
| PARENTS What YOU need to know; - ALL children are vulnerable to sexual abuse no matter what their cultural background or income level is - children need to feel loved, valued and protected - one of the best ways to protect a child is by teaching them. Give them the knowledge and skills necessary for their safety and well-being - often there are no physical signs of sexual abuse - sexual abuse often goes unreported because many times the child feels too ashamed or afraid to tell anyone. - the child is NEVER TO BLAME - there is little evidence that children make false allegations of abuse, whats more common is a child denying that abuse ever happened when it actually has |
| STATISTICS |
| POSSIBLE signs of Sexual Abuse; (note; these are possible signs but does not necessarily mean sexual abuse has occured) ~ Nightmares and/or night terrors, sleep disturbances ~ problems at school (ie; refusing to go or a drop in grades) ~ withdrawl from family, friends or normal activities ~ discipline problems ~ running away ~ excessive bathing OR poor hygiene ~ alcohol and/or drug use ~ suicide attempts ~ low self-esteem ~ hostility or aggression ~ fear of certain people or places ~ copying adult sexual behaviour ~ depression *please remember these are some of the signs that sexual abuse may have occured * |
| How Parents can help - BELIEVE your child - ASSURE your child that he/she is NOT to blame - get medical help for your child REMEMBER PARENTS! how you respond to your child is critical to his/her ability to deal with the trauma of abuse - get help/support for yourself |
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