Thursday, September 11, 2014

Prevent Abuse

 In the United States… 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys are sexually abused before the age of 18
 1 in 5 children experiences an attempted sexual solicitation while on the Internet
 Nearly 70% of all reported sexual assaults (including assaults on adults) are on children ages 17 and under.

In Texas… 195 Texas children on average, will be victims of abuse each day 70,000 cases of child abuse were confirmed in Texas in one year 64 Children's Advocacy Centers are in the State of Texas which is more than any other state in the nation Steps to Prevent Child Abuse

Listen to your childTalking with your child and listening to what he or she has to say is the first step in preventing abuse. Know who is in contact with your childMost abusers are someone the child or family knows and trusts. Avoid one adult/one child situations

Drop in on situations where your child may be alone with another adult (even close family members). Monitor your child’s Internet and cell phone use
Offenders often use the web and text messaging to lure them into physical contact. Offer and ask for help
Curb stressful situations and one adult/one child contact by assisting friends, neighbors and family members with child supervision. Also, ask for help when children are left in your care. Educate your child
Teach your child about their body and the difference between appropriate and inappropriate touches. They should also know that inappropriate touches could occur with strangers, a family member, adult friend or an older youth. Teach your child that it is okay to tell another safe adult and give them multiple options of safe adults.

 Give your child permission to say “No”

A child should be able to set their own boundaries whether or not they are comfortable around an adult. Allow them to say “No” if they do not want to be alone with or hug/kiss another adult.


Resources

The Center for Child Protection works with children and families referred by law enforcement and Child Protective Services. If you need assistance but have not been referred to the Center, please contact one of the organizations below to find out more about how they can help your family.

Child Care Information

Counseling

Crisis Services

Emergency Shelters

 
 
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