Why should children be educated on Child sexual abuse?

Research shows there are numerous benefits to teaching children about personal safety. Some benefits are listed below:

Helps the child to know what to do if faced with an unsafe situation

Decreases the probability of a child getting involved in an unsafe circumstance

Helps a child know their rights to safety

May be able to detect unsafe situations and avoid them

Increases the likelihood of a child disclosing abuse

Empowers the child increasing their sense of confidence and develops resilience.

Children need to have an awareness of the risks involved in being online – education helps with that

Teaching children about safe boundaries and personal space empowers them to recognize and assert their rights, fostering a sense of security and self-respect while reducing the risk of abuse.

When children learn about personal safety it helps them to assess situations and when possible, make decisions that can minimise risk

Learning about body autonomy is crucial as it empowers children to understand their rights over their own bodies, fostering confidence and helping to prevent abuse.

Helps children recognize potential risks

Increases awareness about grooming – Learning about grooming is essential as it helps children and caregivers recognize manipulative behaviors, enabling them to protect themselves and others from potential abuse

To help children Tell Katy offers script ideas on things they can say to help avoid difficult situations