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Help to Protect the Child in Your
Care
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Children don¡¦t need to
know everything about abuse, but they do need to know how to
¡§be careful¡¨, how to get help, and that they can talk to you about
anything at anytime. Here are some simple ways that parents and teachers
can help children learn to protect themselves:
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Children and abuse prevention
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Tell your child it is
okay to say ¡§No!¡¨ if someone wants to do something the child does not
like.
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Make sure the child
understands this includes people the child knows ¡V family members,
friends, neighbors, teachers or caregivers ¡V as well as people the
child does not know.
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Help your child
practice saying or shouting out ¡§No!¡¨ so that they will be more
prepared if they are in a difficult situation.
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Teach your children
how to act around strangers. Tell them it is okay to refuse to
help adults or go with them anywhere.
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Explain about
different kinds of ¡§secrets.¡¨ Sometimes abusers threaten or bribe
children to keep the abuse a secret. Reassure your child that it does
not matter what the person said to them or even if the child
¡§promised¡¨ not to tell, that the child will not get into trouble.
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Teach children to
memorize your phone number and address, as well as the emergency
hotline 113 and how to use a public telephone. Teach children to say
their name and location, so that they can be found quickly.
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Teach your children
about who can help them if they are lost or feel scared ¡V police
officers (in uniform), store clerks, train station attendants, etc.
Next time you go somewhere together, talk with your child about who
he/she could ask for help.
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Tell your children
that no matter what happens, their life is very precious to you and
you will love them.
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Take a look at our kids
section for more ideas, and talk to your children about safety. Practice
these ideas next time you go somewhere together.
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Child safety starts
with adults!
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Child safety starts with adults! |
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