{"id":534,"date":"2015-12-30T11:10:26","date_gmt":"2015-12-30T16:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/caclapeer.org\/?p=534"},"modified":"2023-01-13T14:08:44","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T19:08:44","slug":"prevent-abuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caclapeer.org\/prevent-abuse\/","title":{"rendered":"Prevent Abuse"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Strategies for Preventing Child Sexual Abuse<\/b><\/p>

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT<\/p>

Those who victimize children are responsible for their actions but, as caring adults, there are steps we can each take to minimize risks and keep children safer.<\/span><\/p>

  • Learn about child sexual abuse, including how to <\/span>recognize possible signs of abuse<\/span> and respond to concerns.<\/span><\/li>
  • Be prepared to <\/span>report concerns or suspicions<\/span> to the Department of\u00a0 Health and Human Services or Law Enforcement. Contact the Center if you have questions or need support to do this.<\/span><\/li>
  • Seek information about activities in which children will be involved, including policies and procedures for supervision and safety. Steps should be taken to minimize isolated, one-on-one interactions.<\/span><\/li>
  • Talk with adults who will be responsible for caring for or supervising children. Ask about screening, training and monitoring of employees and volunteers.<\/span><\/li>
  • Learn about and watch for \u201cgrooming\u201d behavior in adults who interact with children.<\/span><\/li>
  • Ensure that children and teens know the behavior you expect from them, and the behavior you expect from adults and other youth \u2013 including those behaviors that would be concerning, inappropriate or dangerous.<\/span><\/li>
  • Talk with children and teens about their bodies, boundaries and sex. Encourage questions and conversation.<\/span><\/li>
  • Teach children proper names for all of their body parts, including those that are \u201cprivate\u201d.<\/span><\/li>
  • Empower youth to be the \u201cboss\u201d of their bodies. Allow them to choose how they greet or show affection to friends and family members. Do not force children to give hugs or kisses.<\/span><\/li>
  • Discourage children from keeping secrets \u2013 teach the difference between \u201csecrets\u201d and \u201csurprises\u201d.<\/span><\/li>
  • Respect privacy and personal space \u2013 encourage independence in toileting, dressing and hygiene.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

    \u2022<\/span> Monitor children and teen\u2019s television, video and internet usage\/viewing. Exposure to violence or pornography can impact healthy development.<\/span><\/p>

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    Strategies for Preventing Child Sexual Abuse COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Those who victimize children are responsible for their actions but, as caring adults, there are steps we can each take to minimize risks and keep children safer. Learn about child sexual abuse, including how to recognize possible signs of abuse and respond to concerns. 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