Education & Prevention

                                
 

Protecting Children From Sexual Abuse
•	The typical advice "Don't Talk to Strangers" doesn't apply in this case. Most sexual perpetrators are known to their victims.	•	Do not instruct children to give relatives hugs and kisses. Let them express affection on their own terms.
•	Teach your children basic sexual education. Teach them that no one should touch the "private" parts of their body. A health professional can also help to communicate sex education to children if parents are uncomfortable doing so.	•	Develop strong communication skills with your children. Encourage them to ask questions and talk about their experiences. Explain the importance of reporting abuse to you or another trusted adult.
•	Teach your children that sexual advances from adults are wrong and against the law. Give them the confidence to assert themselves against any adult who attempts to abuse them.	•	Make an effort to know children's friends and their families.
		•	Instruct your child to never get into a car with anyone without your permission.
•	Teach your children that their bodies are their own. That it is OK to say they do not want a hug or that certain kinds of contact make them uncomfortable.	•	It is important to remember that physical force is often not necessary to engage a child in sexual activity. Children are trusting and dependent and will often do what is asked of them to gain approval and love.

 

For more information about protecting our children, you can download your very own copy of the AWP Brochure by clicking on the image below. You may also print the brochure out to share with your family, friends, and loved ones. You never know who it may help.

             

To view or save a copy of the AWP Brochure for future reference, please click HERE, or click the image above.

           




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