Hearts & Minds - Information for ChangeSM Child Abuse Ways to help protect children

All too often, abused children are in the news, sometimes with deadly results.

For those who survive, they can feel harmful effects their entire lives. Those who viewed violence in the home as children have greater difficulty holding jobs, maintaining relationships, have a higher risk of developing mental health disorders and are more likely to becoming abusive adults.

Perpetrators can be arrested, but more needs to be done. Children can be taught to protect themselves.

To help prevent abuse, we can teach children to protect themselves. Every child should be aware of:

• The importance of their feelings. For example, if they feel scared, it’s OK to talk to someone who can help them.
• What is a “good touch” and a “bad touch.”
• The correct names for his/her body parts.
• What to do if he/she become separated from a parent or guardian.
• When it’s not OK to keep a secret from parents.
• Who to contact besides parents in case of emergency, someone they can feel comfortable confiding in.

These suggestions can help stop an abuser and even save a child’s life.
 

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by By Denessa Bachelor, Hearts & Minds intern
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