Protecting our children from sexual abuse
Protecting our children from sexual abuse

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  • Reduce your children’s risk by carefully evaluating and limiting (when possible) any time spent in isolated, one-on-one situations with other children, youth, and adults.
  • Educating your children about sexual abuse doesn't mean they won't ever become a victim, but it does offer an important line of defense.
  • Children who have been prepared will know how to respond to any threats and will feel more comfortable coming to talk to you.
National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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  • One in six boys and one in four girls will experience some form of sexual abuse before the age of 18.
  • In about 90 percent of cases, children are abused by somebody who is known and trusted by the child and the child’s family.
  • Be sure to report to the authorities if you suspect child abuse, find child pornography, or if a child discloses abuse to you.

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