Protect your kids from sexual abuse

Dear Parents,

please protect your kids from sexual abuse. Try to encourage your kids to talk to you about their day. Children cannot be expected to understand when it is okay to say "no" to or run away from an adult. This would be too confusing. Instead, build trust by regularly talking to them about their day. Make them feel comfortable raising any topic. Then, if your kids report any unacceptable behavior by others to you, it is your responsibility to take action..
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Know where your children are and who they are with at all times. Know your children's friends and their parents. Make sure they are reliable before you allow your child to spend time at their house. Teach your children that the danger may come from Someone they trust. Tell your kids, "Bad touch is bad touch and no one gets to do it to our bodies. If anyone does bad touch, you go to a grown up for help. When you are not sure about whether something a grown up is doing is okay, ask another grown up to help you."
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Understand The Signs. Abuse is not usually as obvious as broken bones or bruises. Adults should be knowledgeable about the signs that children are in need of counseling. These signs might be significant changes in sleeping, eating, mood, or strange behavior that does not quickly go away. Take action If you suspect abuse. If you suspect that your kids have been abused, you need to contact the Police or Department of Social Services in the county where you live. These departments will investigate the alleged abuse and take the proper action..
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Sex abusers almost always manipulate the children they molest through secrets. They’ll tell kids, “This is our secret. You can’t tell your mom because she’ll be very mad at you.” Remind your child frequently that no adult should ever ask them to keep secrets. And that includes you..
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Statistics state that 3 out of 5 girls have or would eventually suffer abuse/molestation from the hands of a close relative, a friend, a colleague, a neighbor or even a stranger. Keep your children safe. Be vigilant...

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