When we know better, we do better
In order to prevent sexual violence and child abuse, it takes more than one conversation with your child. It takes more than one presentation at school. It takes an ongoing dialog on a personal, family, and community level. Talking about these topics can be tough, but it’s important that we all have them. When we change attitudes and beliefs, we can change behavior. .
Click on the links below for information, resources, safety tips, and other ways in which you can become a key player and trusted adult in the life of a child. These information sheets will walk you through the what, the how, and the why and when of talking about of sexual violence and child abuse.
Click on the links below for information, resources, safety tips, and other ways in which you can become a key player and trusted adult in the life of a child. These information sheets will walk you through the what, the how, and the why and when of talking about of sexual violence and child abuse.
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Sexting is sending, receiving, or forwarding sexually explicit messages, photographs, or images between mobile phone or other digital devices. Learn more about this
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Assure your child first that they can come to you with questions, concerns, and any uncomfortable texts or images they receive.Here are 4 dangers to talk about with your child.
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If your child receives an image or video of a sexual nature, it’s time to take action!
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Whether it is cyber bulling, inappropiate content, or connecting with a stranger, here is some important information for you to know and talk to
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A child’s boundaries will be different with his parents as opposed to his teacher, classmates, or romantic partner. So, why are boundaries so important?
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The first part of defining boundaries is to determine what is important to you. Here are 4 easy steps to making and keeping boundaries in any relationship.
Four great questions to ask before hitting the send button
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Tips to educate your children on how to think about what they say and do online
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Sexual harassment is any unwanted or unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature. What are behaviors of a sexual nature?
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Being sexually harassed can have devastating effects on a person's physical well-being, psychological health and education. Included is a list of what the effects of sexual harassment can be.
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Online personal safety tips for children
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Think before you act
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Six tips and red flags for parents as they navigate the world of dating with their teens
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Talking to school age kids about sexual harassment
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The effect of sexual harassment
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What is sexual harassment
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What is the difference between flirting and sexual harassment
It's not funny, it's sexual harassment
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How do tricky people trick children?
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Creating a support network of trusted adults for your children
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Talking to your children about appropriate touching
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Three safety rules you can teach your children to stay safe in any tricky or
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Who Are The Trusted Adults In Your Child’s Life?
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Stranger Danger is a very important lesson, tips to teach personal safety to our children
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Think first to stay safe - playing the "what if" game
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My personal safety pledge - Grade 2
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My personal safety pledge - Grade 4
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Talking about Personal Safety - Grade 4
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Mandated reporting and responding to disclosures
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Recognizing the signs, talking to kids about child abuse and childhood sexual abuse
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Setting boundaries and determine what is important to you
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Through our boundaries, we teach people how we want to be treated
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If you see something, say something
Six components of a healthy and respectful relationship
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Other resources... |
Websites:
Internet Safety: www.netsmartzkids.org/ www.commonsensemedia.org/privacy-and-internet-safety Inappropriate/unsafe touching/Child Lures Prevention: www.cfchildren.org/families/sexual-abuse-prevention www.childluresprevention.com/parents/index.asp Book Resources: Three Kinds of Touches By: Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape I Said No! By: Zach and Kimberly King My Body is Mine! By: Peter Osilaja The Right Touch By: Sandy Kleven, LCSW Not in Room 204 By: Shannon Riggs |
